Grindstone Theatre

Grindstone Theatre in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona district offers comedy, theatre, and bistro dining in one lively spot for a fun night out. This non-profit theatre arts organization runs The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro just off Whyte Avenue, presenting live improv, stand-up, sketch, and musical comedy from Wednesday to Sunday. Guests can pair the shows with food and drinks from the bistro while enjoying a relaxed, intimate venue. Grindstone also hosts community events including open mic, karaoke, freestyle nights, dance events, and annual festivals such as The Grindstone Comedy Festival, Disco In The Park, Mural Massive Art Festival, and Edmonton Fringe Theatre Festival venues. It offers performing arts education for all ages, corporate entertainment, and a season of mainstage plays and musicals, with past hits like The 11 O'clock Number The Improvised Musical, Urinetown The Musical, ThunderCATs The Musical, and Jason Kenney's Hot Boy Summer The Musical.