The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind tickets
About The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
A bold and uplifting new musical telling the true story of a boy who hopes
to defy expectations to produce the gift of power and give hope for
tomorrow.
William wants to build a windmill. Nobody believes he can –
not his father nor his friends. Hope feels out of reach where the land is
thirsty but the rains don't come. As drought closes in on his family’s farm
and the village he loves, everyone prays for a miracle. All William has to
hand are some library books and scraps of old machinery. The rest must
come from within. Will he defy expectations? Will the wind turn the sails
of his invention, produce the gift of power, and give hope for tomorrow?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a bold and uplifting new musical
telling the true story of William Kamkwamba. Based on his memoir and
Chiwetel Ejiofor's film, this world premiere is directed by Lynette Linton
(Alterations, Shifters), formerly Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre, with
book and lyrics by Richy Hughes (Southwark Playhouse Superhero) and
music and lyrics by Tim Sutton (Restless Natives, RSC The Merry Wives of
Windsor). 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
Run time
2hr 30 min. Incl. 1 interval
Venue
Age
Ages 6+.
Start date
25th April, 2026
End date
18th July, 2026
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind cast and creative team
Based on the book by: William Kamkwamba
Songs by: Richy Hughes, Tim Sutton
Director: Lynette Linton
Choreography: Shelley Maxwell
Venue
Directions
Railway station: Euston
Bus numbers: (Tottenham Ct Rd Station) 7, 10, 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 242; (New Oxford St) 1, 8, 25, 55, 98, 176, 390
Night bus numbers: (Tottenham Ct Rd Station) 7, 10, 14, 24, 134, 242, N7, N29, N35, N68, N73, N253, N279; (New Oxford St) 25, 176, 390, N1, N8, N41, N55, N98, N171, N207
Car park: YMCA Great Russell Street (2mins), Holborn Selkirk House Museum Street (5mins)
Directions from tube: The theatre can be seen from the station, on the corner of the crossroads between Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind about?
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.
What is the running time of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind runs for 2hr 30 min. Incl. 1 interval
Which theatre is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind at?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is at London's Soho Place, which is located at 2 Soho Place, London, W1D 3BG.
How much are tickets for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind tickets start at £28.
What is the age recommendation for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
Ages 6+.
How do you get tickets for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
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