The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

A bold and uplifting new musical telling the true story of a boy who hopesto defy expectations to produce the gift of power and give hope fortomorrow.

William wants to build a windmill. Nobody believes he can –not his father nor his friends. Hope feels out of reach where the land isthirsty but the rains don't come. As drought closes in on his family’s farmand the village he loves, everyone prays for a miracle. All William has tohand are some library books and scraps of old machinery. The rest mustcome from within. Will he defy expectations? Will the wind turn the sailsof his invention, produce the gift of power, and give hope for tomorrow?

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a bold and uplifting new musicaltelling the true story of William Kamkwamba. Based on his memoir andChiwetel Ejiofor's film, this world premiere is directed by Lynette Linton(Alterations, Shifters), formerly Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre, withbook and lyrics by Richy Hughes (Southwark Playhouse Superhero) andmusic and lyrics by Tim Sutton (Restless Natives, RSC The Merry Wives ofWindsor). Opening Spring 2026 @sohoplace, London's West End.

Integrated BSL:

• Saturday, 20th June, 2:30pm
  

Captioned:

• Saturday, 27th June, 2:30pm
  

Audio Described:

• Friday, 10th July, 7:30pm

Important Information

This production contains loud music and flashing lights.

Age Restrictions

Ages 6+. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by, and sat next to, an adult aged 18 or over.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances from Sat 25th April 2026 until Sat 18th July 2026.

Show times for each day are below.

Soho Place Details

Soho Place Location

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