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Humanity finds its power in THE BOY WHO HARNESSED THE WIND @sohoplace Spring 2026.
Based on the international best-selling memoir, this bold and uplifting new musical tells the extraordinary true story of William Kamkwamba.
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.
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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?
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Age guidance: 9+
Content warnings: This production contains loud music and flashing lights, and includes themes of violence and death.
The performance of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind on the 20th June 2.30pm will no longer be an integrated BSL performance, instead it will be a regular BSL performance.
2hrs 30mins, including interval (subject to change).
Chiwetel Ejiofor (Executive Producer), William Kamkwamba (Memoir), Lynette Linton (Director), Richy Hughes (Book & Lyrics), Tim Sutton (Music & Lyrics)
