Jimbo the Drag Clown Takes Holiday Festivities off the Rails in BC
Jimbo the Drag Clown Takes Holiday Festivities off the Rails in BC
Holiday stage entertainment gets an unhinged overhaul this December as drag star Jimbo brings a live touring comedy production to the BC Lower Mainland.
The Jimbo Ruins XXXMas tour presents a comedy-driven, adult-oriented alternative to traditional seasonal programming. Known for high-energy spectacle, elaborate character work, and absurd satire, the performance pairs holiday parodies with musical numbers designed specifically for mature audiences (19+).
The tour makes two major stops in British Columbia during its December 2026 run:
Vancouver 2 Shows: Sunday, December 6, 2026, and Monday, December 6, 2026. The Rio Theatre.
Victoria: Tuesday, December 15, 2026, at the Royal Theatre
The cross-country run also includes dates in Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal, bringing this irreverent 2SLGBTQIA+ performance to stages across Canada.
Tickets and event details for the local stops are available directly through venue box offices and official tour listings.
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Who is Jimbo?
James Insell, professionally known as Jimbo or Jimbo the Drag Clown, is a Canadian drag performer, designer, and comedian who relocated to Victoria, BC, where she built her career before achieving international recognition.
Early Life & Creative Background Growing up in London, Ontario, Insell earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Western University before shifting focus to the creative arts. Upon moving to Victoria, BC, she worked extensively as a professional costume maker, production designer, and prop builder for theatre, film, and television, including designing for local stage productions like Ride the Cyclone.
Drag Persona and Style Jimbo's signature style blends classic clowning techniques, stand-up comedy, high-fashion costuming, and absurd cabaret performance. Her performances prioritize subversive humor and theatrical spectacle over conventional drag tropes.
Television Milestones
Canada’s Drag Race (Season 1, 2020): Placed 4th overall, capturing attention through memorable comedy challenges and standout runway designs.
RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs. the World (Series 1, 2022): Competed internationally, winning two challenge victories before finishing 7th.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (Season 8, 2023): Won the crown, becoming the first Canadian performer inducted into the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
Canada’s Drag Race All Stars (2026): Named a main judge alongside Brooke Lynn Hytes and Priyanka, forming the franchise's first all-drag judging panel.
Outside of television, Jimbo operates her own design studio in Victoria, leads international live comedy tours, and produces community-centered initiatives and original web content.