Jon Blair & Girl Brain

Jon Blair

Fresh from filming his online sketch series “Now More Than Ever” at home during the pandemic, one of Toronto’s most accomplished solo sketch comedians brings an entire troupe's worth of eccentric characters, maddening plot twists, strange stories and high drama to the stage. Jon Blair has performed at Just For Laughs, the Halifax Fringe, and sketch festivals in Philadelphia, New York, Toronto and Montreal. He currently writes for CBC Radio’s Because News and has written on 5 seasons of This Hour Has 22 Minutes.

Girl Brain

 Girl Brain Sketch Comedy is a collection of observational, situational and sensational humour from the hearts and minds of three fine Albertan ladies! Written, directed and performed by Alyson Dicey, Ellie Heath and Caley Suliak, their shows explore all the finest and goriest bits of a Girl’s Brain through sketch comedy. 

Covid-19 & The Grindstone Comedy Festival-

The Grindstone Comedy Festival is operating under the guidance of Alberta Health Services and Phase 3 of the Open for Summer Plan. We are encouraging all guests to wear masks; however we will follow the guidance of Alberta Health and the City of Edmonton regarding mandatory masks. We have increased the cleaning and sanitizing protocols and practices in our bistro, theatre, and backstage spaces.