Toyin Omari-Kinch

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Associate Agent: Isaac Storm
Assistant: Sarah Williams

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Associate Agent: Jennifer Karniely

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Over early 2022, Toyin played a lead role in upcoming indie feature, AN ENEMY WITHIN.

In 2021, Toyin played the role of Stumpie in Hampstead Theatre’s production of THE DEATH OF A BLACK MAN. 46 years on from its world premiere, this rare revival of Alfred Fagon’s darkly compelling drama, directed by Dawn Walton, raises many of the same questions we face today surrounding identity, capitalism and sexual politics.

Reviews for THE DEATH OF A BLACK MAN:

“… the entire cast of Nickcolia King-N'da, Natalie Simpson and Toyin Omari-Kinch more than do justice to Fagon's writing.” ✭✭✭✭✭ What’sOnStage

“With a crack cast of actors in tortuous, torturous triangle on which the play centres, Dawn Wilson’s revival is palpably a labour of love.” ✭✭✭✭ The Independent

“… realised by a trio of fresh faces, this controversial play lights up the Hampstead stage with burning passion; fiery and uncompromising, this is the theatre that audiences return for.” ✭✭✭✭ A Younger Theatre

In 2019, performed in not one, not two, but three plays at for the Paines Plough, touring the Nation and also taking the plays to the Edinburgh Festival. Flexing his range, Toyin jumped from the stoic, gentle father in the poignant adoption drama ONE THE OTHER HAND, WE’RE HAPPY to the demanding feat of multi-roling in DAUGHTERHOOD, to finally take on the exuberant, larger than life role of Dexter in DEXTER AND WINTER’S DETECTIVE AGENCY.

Reviews for ON THE OTHER HAND, WE'RE HAPPY:

" Toyin Omari-Kinch leads the show as Josh with a grace and effortlessness as well as a sensitivity towards the subject that is apparent through his language, both verbal and physical." ✭✭✭✭✭ Theatre Weekly

"The scenes between him (Toyin) and his adoptive daughter’s birth mother...are believable and emotive... these scenes have real dynamic power... as the words are expressive enough, beautifully acted by a talented cast." ✭✭✭✭ The Arts Desk

Toyin played David Taylor in WAR HORSE at the National Theatre, following a national tour of the production, from 2017 to 2019. He and the production received fantastic reviews:

"A must see production . . . powerful performance from Toyin Omari-Kinch as Private David Taylor, Albert's cheeky pal, putting on a brave front as he goes with him over the top." Bradford Telegraph

"Be sure not to miss this stunning show" - ✭✭✭✭✭ The Times

"Genius isn’t too strong a word to describe this astonishing production." ✭✭✭✭✭ The Daily Telegraph

" A uniqely moving spectacle" ✭✭✭✭✭ The Daily Mail

Toyin played the role of Eric the Archer in the RSC and National Theatre of Scotland’s US tour of DUNSINANE. Adapted by David Greig, the show took on the intellectually sumptuous task of providing a sequel to Macbeth, resulting in gritty and quirky brilliance. Directed by Roxana Silbert, they toured North Carolina, Washington, Chicago and Los Angeles.

Further to do this, he also featured as the lead role of Malachi in Rachel De-lahay's play CIRCLES . Set on the top of a bus, this ode to Birmingham provided an astute look into the troubled lives of its inhabitants. The show had runs at the Birmingham Rep and The Tricycle Theatre and also had a tour of the West Midlands.

Reviews for CIRCLES:

"Toyin Kinch's Malachi has an infectious charm..... " Terry Grimley, Birmingham Mail

"Kinch is great in the comedic role..." Jenny Antill, Broadway World

"Kinch added an organic exuberance and was sure to put a smile on every audience member's face whenever he stepped foot on stage" Elizabeth Halpin, Behind The Arras

"It takes seconds for the audience to be enticed -16-year-old Malachi, played by Toyin Kinch", Alex Ross, Express and Star

"Toyin Kinch and Danusia Samal are enchanting as the teens", Aleks Sierz, The Arts Desk

"Samal and Kinch steal the show." Natalie Gormally, Words of Colour

"The beautifully cast duo of Danusia Samal as Demi and Toyin Kinch as Malachi find a powerful veracity in their characters"
Jane Shilling, The Telegraph

Alongside his stage work, Toyin has featured in several episodes of DOCTORS on BBC1.

Film

ProductionCharacterDirectorCompany

AN ENEMY WITHIN

Phillip Foresight

John Michael Kennedy

Create Entertainment

Television

ProductionCharacterDirectorCompany

DOCTORS

Leo Beckford

Daniel Wilson

BBC

THE DOOR

Liam

Ben Pinnock

Soap Box/MAC

GAMES ME PLAY (Pilot)

Zorro

John Akomfrah

B19 Media

Stage

ProductionCharacterDirectorCompany

THE DEATH OF A BLACK MAN

Stumpie

Hampstead Theatre

ROUNDABOUT SEASON

Various

Stef O’Driscoll

Paines Plough

WAR HORSE UK Tour

David Taylor

Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris

National Theatre

NOW YOU SEE ME

Immediate Theatre

DUNSINANE US TOUR

Eric/Lord

Roxana Silbert

National Theatre of Scotland / RSC

FIELDS UNSOWN

Alex Forbes

Louise Hill

Attic Theatre Company

CIRCLES

Malachi

Tessa Walker

Birmingham REP

EMPTY

Craig

Steven Luckie

FT / Belgrade

THE DAY THE WATERS CAME

Actor 1

Natalie Wilson

Theatre Centre (Tour)

THE LOST HAPPY ENDINGS

Angel

Amanda Wilde

Red Earth & MAC

BROTHERS

Taiwo

Jeremy James

GLYPT

NOT QUITE GOSPEL

Tyrell

Steven Luckie

Nu Century Arts

MARCUS THE SADIST

Prison Guard/ Marcus

Jonzi D

Jonzi D Productions

PROMISE

Hansel

Chris Cooper

Belgrade Theatre

AT THE GATES OF GAZA

Styles

Steven Luckie

Birmingham REP (Tour)

TRANSMISSIONS

Various

Carl Miller

Birmingham REP

THEATRE CAFE SWEDEN

Various

John Retallack

Company of Angels

THE FLYING MACHINE

Bonyek

Rosamunde Hutt

The Unicorn

THEATRE CAFE

Various

John Retallack

Company of Angels

FOOL'S PARADISE

Jake

Paul Savage

The Drum

IT'S JUST A NAME

Jason

Chuck Mike

Birmingham REP

Other

ProductionCharacterDirectorCompany

THE FOUNDRY DIRECTORS SHARING

Performer

Birmingham Rep Theatre

BELGRADE UNPLUGGED

Performer

Belgrade Theatre

THE FOUNDRY SHOWCASE

Performer

Birmingham Rep Theatre