Toyin Omari-Kinch

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

Toyin recently shot a lead role in the short film 5000 STARS, directed by Paul Holbrook amd 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

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.