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But That's Another Story

monthly storytelling series
a Microphone on a stage under a spotlight

End of a Chapter
 

At the Rivoli

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The time has come to close this chapter of But That's Another Story, as the show goes on hiatus after December 1st.  And to finish strong, we have an amazing cast of tellers joining us.

Playwright, authour, actress and Second City veteran Deborah Kimmet is our featured performer, joined by Replay Storytelling's Zebulon Pike, Storytelling Toronto's Eden Nameri, acclaimed actress and clown, visiting from London, UKEdith Tankus, and the winner of last month's "Tell Your Story at Our Next Show" draw, Dan Lyon.

Part of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Toronto Foundation for Student Success's Emergency fund  - to assist students who can not afford the necessities that more fortunate young people take for granted.

Tickets are $20. Purchase in advance or by cash only at the door. 

Show: Sunday, December 1, 2024; Doors @ 07:00 PM, show at 7:30PM

Rivoli - 334 Queen St West (East of Spadina)

** Book a dinner reservation and receive a 10% discount on your food.  For reservations call the Rivoli at (647) 494-4540.

ABOUT THE SHOW

But That's Another Story is a storytelling event to bring people together during these challenging times.

Canadian Comedy Award recipient Briane Nasimok and 99-Second Story Slam Grand Champion Christel Bartelse have joined forces to showcase a wide array of Toronto's finest raconteurs!

Each evening will include a variety of styles (fables, indigenous tales, contemporary works, autobiographical observations, comic essays) from some of Toronto's most compelling tellers.  "But That's Another Story" is presented on the first Sunday of every month.

This Month's Tellers:

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DEBORAH KIMMETT

Deborah Kimmett has been making people laugh on the stage and page for over 45 years. She has been a regular on CBC's Debaters for 18 years as well as on CBC’s Laugh out Loud and the comedy festivals. She was nominated twice for the National Magazine Award for Humour. As well, she has been shortlisted for the Governor-General Award for her play Miracle Mother. Her lead in the movie, Keep Coming Back debuted at the Palm Springs Film Festival, and Whistler Film Festival which garnered a best actress nomination for ACTRA. She has appeared on Canadian gems like Frankie Drake, Tall Boyz, and Gayle Pyle. As well, she is an accomplished author of four books, Reality is Overrated and That Which Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Funnier, Out Running Crazy and her new book Window-shopping for God was recently published and has been named one of Canada's 2024 books with buzz.

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ZEBULON PIKE

Zebulon Pike has been telling stories for over a decade. One of the producers of
Replay Storytelling, he’s performed at many shows in Toronto, Montreal, Singapore, and has been featured on CBC radio. In his regular life he works in children's television making kids believe that dogs, trains and furniture can talk.

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EDITH TANKUS

Edith Tankus is an award-winning director, performer, writer and clown. Born
in Canada, now based in Kent, England she has worked collaboratively with Little Bulb Theatre, and has toured and performed regularly with Kneehigh/Wise Children and Shakespeare’s Globe. She has directed, co-written and performed in numerous plays including THE ARCHIVISTS (Battersea Arts Centre) WILD COUNTRY (UK & CANADA TOUR) and NEARLY LEAR which won the IPAY award for Best Production. She has lead workshops exploring physical theatre, Shakespeare, Clown and Devising for over 15 years in schools and public settings. She has recently been collaborating with Dementia Arts Organisations bringing this vital work of playful movement, clown and connection to dementia sufferers and their carers.

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EDEN NAMERI

Thirty years ago, Eden accidentally walked into Diane Wolkstein’s
storytelling class and has been telling stories on purpose ever since. Her
Bible stories incorporate traditional and original midrash — short
stories that fill gaps in the larger tale.

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DAN LYON

Dan Lyon has over 50 years’ experience in showbiz…but this is his first time storytelling on stage. 
He has hosted; roasted; written, produced and performed in plays; developed, produced and executive produced movies & tv; served as publicist for a ballet company; former executive vice-president for entertainment giant Astral;
former decision-maker in the Ontario office of Telefilm Canada; entertainment lawyer with Goodmans; jazz drummer and Board member for the charitable organizations Canadian Artists Network and Performing Arts FutureCare.

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CHRISTEL BARTELSE

Christel Bartelse is an actor, writer, producer, clown, teacher and comedian, known for her five solo shows which have toured across Canada, the US and twice to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.  She is the creator of the Podcast all KIDding and cohost/coproducer of Chris and Christel’s Collection at the Peacock Pub. She’s terrible at updating her website but check her out at christelbartelse.com

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BRIANE NASIMOK

Briane Nasimok is a Gemini-nominated writer, comedian, producer and the creator/performer of Fringe favourite, “Confessions of an Operatic Mute”. A current member of the Storytelling Toronto Board, his television credits range from YTV’s “Uh Oh” to MTV’s “Test Pattern”.  Briane had a previous career as a Canadian film star, which is why most people don’t know him.   He also has a website – brianenasimok.com.

PAST TELLERS

Thank you to all of But That's Another Story's past tellers. We could quite literally not have done it without you!

  • Alex Dallas

  • Ali Hassan

  • Andre Nogueira Gropo

  • Andrew Shelffo

  • Andy Nulman

  • Anna Gustafson

  • Anna Kerz

  • Anne Fenn

  • Anto Man-Ming Chan

  • Barry Avrich

  • Bethany Ellis

  • Beverley Eliott

  • Bruce Hunter

  • Bruce McCullouch

  • Bryce Fletch

  • Chachanna Simpson

  • Chantal Lim

  • Chetter M Galloway

  • Chris Gibbs

  • Chris Rosati

  • Colin Mochrie

  • Collette Micks

  • Dan Rosen

  • Dan Yashinsky

  • Danny Adhim

  • Darlene Chrissley

  • David Archer

  • David Shore

  • Dawn Xankin

  • Debbie Fein-Goldbach

  • Dena Jackson

  • Devan Sandiford

  • Don Ferguson

  • Donna Dudinsky

  • Dwayne Morgan

  • Eden Nameri

  • Eddie McGinty

  • Elaine Gold

  • Elaine Kasket

  • Elvira Kurt

  • Emily Poulin

  • Eugene Clark

  • Eric Lehmann

  • Evan Carter

  • Gaurav Madan

  • Gavin Johnstone

  • Geoff Pevere

  • George Masserwhol

  • Gerard Harris
  • Grace Smith

  • Graham Isador

  • Helder Brum

  • Izzy Ferguson

  • James Gangl

  • Jean Bubba

  • Jean Paul

  • Jesse Bond

  • Joanne O'Sullivan

  • Joe Klocek

  • Johanne Pelletier

  • John Mostyn

  • John Wing

  • Jonathan Wilson

  • Judy Pearly

  • Julie M Baker

  • Julie Tepperman

  • June Brown

  • Karen Blair

  • Keith Brown

  • Ken Green

  • Kenny Robinson

  • Kesha Christie

  • Lacey Artemis

  • Laurie Malabar

  • Lynn Torrie

  • M.J. Kang

  • Marcel St. Pierre

  • Mark Breslin

  • Martha Chaves

  • Martin Dockery

  • Mary Jo Pollack

  • Matt Baram

  • Matthew McLaren

  • Melissa Reaves

  • Melody A Johnson

  • Meryl Arbing

  • Naomi Snieckus

  • Natasha Charles

  • Nastazja Palonka

  • Neil Muscott

  • Nick Miceli

  • Nina Keogh

  • Norm Reynolds

  • Norman Perrin

  • Ophira Eisenberg

  • Panagiota Vogdou

  • Pat Bisset

  • Patrick French

  • Paul Aflalo

  • Paul Bellini

  • Paul Hutcheson

  • Polly Esther

  • Randall C Willis

  • Rensia Melles

  • Richard Lett

  • Rico Rodriguez

  • Robin Duke

  • Ron James

  • Ronit Rubinstein

  • Ronna Levy

  • Ryan Belleville

  • Ryan Dillon

  • Sage Tyrtle

  • Sam Mullins

  • Sana Asad

  • Sandra Shamas

  • Sandra Whiting

  • Sarah Abusarar

  • Sarah Boston

  • Sean Wellington

  • Selena Dhillon

  • Set Shuter

  • Shayna Jones

  • Shoshana Sperling

  • Simon Cotter

  • Stephanie Morin-Robert

  • Steve Brinder

  • Susan Ida Boucaud

  • Tabby Johnson

  • Ted Barris

  • Theresa Okokon

  • TJ Dawe

  • Tony Nappo

  • Tracey Erin Smith

  • Tracey Starin

  • Trevor Burnett

  • Tricia Williams

  • Vanessa Smythe

  • Veronica Antipolo

  • Will Weigler

  • Zabrina Douglas

  • Zebulon Pike

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