Toyin Omari-Kinch

In 2023, Toyin could be seen starring in the national tour of THE WINSTON MACHINE – from the internationally renowned Kandinsky.

Most recently, Toyin joined the cast of Tyrell Williams’ award-winning production of RED PITCH at Soho Place alongside Kedar Williams-Stirling, Emeka Sesay and Francis Lovehall.

Toyin shot a lead role in the short film 5000 STARS, directed by Paul Holbrook and over 2022, Toyin filmed the lead role in upcoming indie feature, AN ENEMY WITHIN, directed by John Michael Kennedy.

Other recent credits include playing the role of Stumpie in Hampstead Theatre’s production of THE DEATH OF A BLACK MAN, which received a slew of 4 and 5 star reviews. In 2019, he 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.

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.

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 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

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

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

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

“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