Jon Dore w/ Chris Locke & Ryan Williams

Jon Dore

Jon Dore is a talented Canadian writer and actor that has infused his comedic abilities into  numerous hit television shows and films. In addition to recently wrapping his stand-up special  for Comedy Central, he was the series lead in the CBS Pilot THE HALF OF IT, played a  memorable guest star role on CBS' Emmy Award-winning hit series HOW I MET YOUR  MOTHER, and played a lead role on ABC’s HOW TO LIVE WITH YOUR PARENTS. Dore has  had multiple guest appearances on CONAN, BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW, @MIDNIGHT,  INSIDE AMY SCHUMER and HART OF DIXIE. His film credits include CORPSE TUB, STAG,  TEEN LUST, THE PICKLE RECIPE opposite Lynn Cohen, and the indie film GUS. In addition to  acting, Dore has an impressive writing resume that includes The Comedy Network's THE JON  DORE SHOW, CBC's JUST FOR LAUGHS, and HBO's popular FUNNY AS HELL. You can  also see Jon host eight episodes of THE STAND UP SHOW on the Comedy Network from July  2019’s Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.

FEATURING:

CHRIS LOCKE

Chris Locke is a Canadian Comedy Award winning stand up comedian who is constantly touring as a headliner of clubs, theatres, and festivals. He has appeared at the Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal numerous times, as well as headlined the JFL42 festival in Toronto. Stand up from his two albums feature daily on SiriusXM comedy channels. As an actor you've seen him on the Baroness Von Sketch Show, Mr. D., Filth City, and more. He also appears regularly on CBC's The Debaters. You should go see him do comedy cause he's nuts and you'll feel nuts. Don't worry about it.

RYAN WILLIAMS

Former unimpressive Canadian collegiate athlete turned comedian, Ryan Williams is one of western Canada’s most exciting comics. His energetic performances, coupled with sharp material, make him a performer not to be missed. Ryan has appeared on CBC's The Debaters, at JFL 42, JFL Northwest, was a finalist in Sirius XM's Canada's top comic and was featured on JFL Northwest's best of the west compilation album.

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.