Philip Akin
Philip Akin is a distinguished director and theatre artist with a career spanning several decades, known for his insightful interpretations of plays and his commitment to fostering diversity in the arts. He directs the Canadian premiere of 'Fat Ham,' bringing a unique perspective to the work.
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Recent news mentions
Philip Akin directed The Christmas Market, a play that examines the temporary foreign worker program.
The best theatre of 2025 from Toronto, Stratford and Shaw
Canada· 2025-12-10
Philip Akin opened The Christmas Market, one of the best new plays of 2025.
Moonlight Schooner is a swirling storm of ideas and poetryCanada· 2025-11-29
Akin is directing Ohio State Murders, a play about race in the U.S.
Shaw Festival unveils 2026 slate, including Funny Girl and a Branden Jacobs-Jenkins workshopCanada· 2025-08-28
Director Philip Akin returns to Canadian Stage for the play Clyde’s.
Canadian Stage unveils 2025-26 season amid calls to put pause on programming American workCanada· 2025-04-07
Fat Ham is treated with care by director Philip Akin.
Review: Barbecue smoke and Radiohead collide in Fat Ham, a tender examination of Black AmericaCanada· 2025-02-22
Philip Akin is the award-winning director helming the production of Fat Ham.
Inside the thicc world of Fat Ham at Canadian StageCanada· 2025-02-14