Denis Grignon Comedy, Canadian Comedians

Performing comedy that's minus the naughty words, cheap put downs and low-brow humour is no stretch for Denis.

In his 20 + years as a comedian, he's always been more comfortable with an act that works above the neck, not below the belt. It's what his clients are more comfortable with, too � whether they're major corporations and organizations, small, rural groups, or educators.

(Fluently bilingual, he's also comfortable performing in French).

An award-winning journalist and former radio reporter, Denis's work is still featured regularly on CBC National Radio and in the National Post.

It's these skills that earned him the position of head writer for several national awards shows, including the Gemini�s, which were hosted by Steve "Red Green" Smith.

He also developed and taught two college credit courses on script writing.

Together with wife, Nancy Payne, Denis created the successful CBC Radio satirical sketch series, Minivan World� which later became a stage play and earned rave reviews.

Indeed, it is Denis's ability to research his audiences and custom write material around them that has made his comedy a hit with lawyers to landscapers, public servants to farmers.

No wonder the Ottawa Citizen called him a "smart and clever comic who respects an audience's intelligence."
No wonder Denis's comedy is seen frequently on the Comedy Network.

No wonder he's a hit with audiences of any size - whether it's the 150,000 people who saw him perform on Parliament Hill's Canada Day main stage, or those in the community centres he often performs in.

No doubt he'll be a hit with your audience, too.

Knowing the audience is paramount for a standup comic�at least, for a smart and conscientious one. And when it comes to empathizing with corporate culture, Denis can relate. He spent 10 years as an on-air staff radio reporter and documentary producer with CBC Radio, where he is still a frequent contributor. His writing appears in the National Post as well as in Canada Post�s corporate publications. He�s insightful enough to know what his audience wants�and funny enough to deliver it.

Testimonials

"Your brand of country humour, combined with your ability to interact with the audience was a perfect fit�.a very entertaining performance."
Shur-Gain Feeds

"Your standup comedy was excellent and a great way to end our two day program."
Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association

"A great job�.thank you for creating a show relevant to the audience�
North American Farmers' Direct Marketing Association

"Denis, you were sensational. Your wit and humour were just what the evening needed."
Ontario Pork

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