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ABOUT THE GRINDSTONE

CRACKING EDMONTON UP SINCE 2012

Byron Martin

MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Welcome to the 5th Annual Grindstone Comedy Festival! This year, we are extremely proud to present five days of Stand-up, Improv, and Sketch Comedy. We have gathered over 50 of the best local, national, and international talents to share their humor with you across two stages. This festival is packed with laughter, so I encourage you to check out the schedule and attend multiple shows. I guarantee you'll discover your new favorite comedian, improvisor, or sketch performer. 

While you're at it, take a look at some of our fantastic workshops organized by our education department. Putting together a festival of this magnitude is no small feat. A huge thanks to our dedicated team at Grindstone, our hard-working staff, volunteers, sponsors, and the artists who have joined us to make it all possible. 

Get ready for an unforgettable comedy experience!

- BYRON MARTIN

Artistic Director Grindstone Theatre

ABOUT OUR THEATRE

EST. 2012

Grindstone Theatre is a non-profit organization founded in 2012 which aims to create professional opportunities for emerging artists through high quality productions. Grindstone’s shows have toured internationally and performed to sell out audiences both in Edmonton and abroad.



In 2018 Grindstone opened the Grindstone Comedy Theatre and Bistro which is home to up 14 independently produced shows each week in the areas of improv, stand up, sketch comedy, talk shows, magic, burlesque, musical theatre and more! Voted Edmonton’s Best Comedy Club by VUE Weekly, Grindstone is a venue built by artists for artists.

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GRINDSTONE COMEDY FESTIVAL STAFF

BRINGING THE 2024 FESTIVAL TO LIFE

Byron Martin - Artistic Director

Joses Martin - General/Festival Manager

Rachel Whipple - Festival Associate Producer

Megan Shott - Festival Assistant Producer

Abigail Fullwood - Digital Marketing Coordinator

Trinity Locke - Bookings & Operations Manager

Autumn Russell - Co-Technical Director

Chris Hicks - Co-Technical Director

Jules Pepin - Education Manager

Kathleen McGee - Artist Liaison

GRINDSTONE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STEERING THE GRINDSTONE SHIP EVERYDAY

Sean Lee - Board President

Edward Dziarmaga - Treasurer

Brian Lardner - Secretary

Davina Stewart - Board Member

Sapreet Buttar - Board Member

Adam Dyck - Board Member

Ryley Miller - Board Member

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