The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
An uplifting new musical based on the international best-selling memoir
Starting Saturday, 25 April 2026
About the Show
Based on the international best-selling memoir, this bold and uplifting new musical tells the extraordinary true story of William Kamkwamba.
In drought-stricken Malawi, a 13-year-old boy dreams of saving his village. Nobody believes he can – not his father, his friends, nor his community. As crops fail and hope runs dry, William finds inspiration in scraps of old machinery and a handful of library books. What he lacks in resources, he makes up for in determination, grit and imagination, and a windmill begins to take shape. Can William defy expectations and harness the power of the wind to bring energy, life, and hope to his people?
Chiwetel Ejiofor, who wrote, directed, and starred in the 2019 film joins the West End production as Executive Producer.
Adapted from William Kamkwamba’s memoir and Ejiofor’s film, this West End premiere transfers directly from Stratford-upon-Avon, directed by Lynette Linton (Shifters, Sweat, Intimate Apparel, Blues for an Alabama Sky), formerly Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre, with book and lyrics by Richy Hughes (Superhero) and music and lyrics by Tim Sutton (Restless Natives, RSC’s The Merry Wives of Windsor).
A celebration of human ingenuity and the courage to dream in the face of impossible odds, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a powerful story where imagination brings hope for tomorrow.
Humanity finds its power @sohoplace Spring 2026.
Key Details
Age Restriction
This production is recommended for ages 6+.Run time
2hrs 30minsVenue Address
Nearest Tube Station
Nearest Train Station
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The runtime for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind at @sohoplace is 2hrs 30mins.
What theatre is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind playing at?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is playing at @sohoplace, the address is 4 Soho Place, W1D 3BG, London ,W1D 3BG.
How to get to The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The closest tube station to The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is Tottenham Court Road Station and the closest train station is Elizabeth Line.
When is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is playing until?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is booking until Saturday, 18 July 2026 at the @sohoplace.
What is the age restriction for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
For The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind the age recommendation is as follow: This production is recommended for ages 6+. .
How much does tickets for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind cost?
Tickets for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind start from £31.
Where can I buy tickets for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
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