Fisayo Akinade

For the National:

Theatre

For the National Theatre: The Crucible (also West End), Romeo and Juliet (film), The Antipodes, Antony and Cleopatra and Barber Shop Chronicles

Other productions include: The Glow, Pigs and Dogs and The Crossing Plays at the Royal Court; Shipwreck at the Almeida; The Way of the World, Saint Joan and The Vote at the Donmar; The Tempest at Shakespeare’s Globe; Barbarians at the Young Vic; As You Like It (Ian Charleson nomination) at the New Wolsey, Ipswich; Refugee Boy and Waiting for Godot at West Yorkshire Playhouse; and Neighbours at HighTide.

Dangerous Liaisons, Heartstopper, Atlanta, Martin’s Close, A Very English Scandal, In the Dark, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Ordinary Lies, Cucumber, Banana and Fresh Meat.

Film

The Personal History of David Copperfield, The Isle and The Girl with All the Gifts.

Awards

Saint Joan – Ian Charleson second prize

As You Like It – Ian Charleson nomination

(Updated April 2023. Photograph courtesy of Fisayo Akinade)