Kole Durnford

Kole Durnford is a mixed Métis/settler actor and playwright originally from Stony Plain, Alberta. Kole graduated from the acting program at Toronto Metropolitan University in 2022. Kole’s first play, ECHO, has been produced three times, most recently as part of the 2023 Next Stage Festival. His follow up, HORSEPLAY, was shortlisted for the Toronto Fringe’s 24 Hour Playwriting Contest. HORSEPLAY will have its world premiere at Workshop West Playwright’s Theatre in spring 2025. Kole has developed his work at Banff Centre and during two years in the Paprika Festival’s Indigenous Arts Program. Kole creates work that is bold in concept, pathos and liveness. As a performer, Kole is a two time Dora Mavor Award nominee. Follow on social media at @koledurnford