The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Tickets at Soho Place, London
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.
2 hours 30 minutes, with an intervalAges 6 and up
A musical at Soho Place, near Tottenham Court Road
This show has closed
Played at Soho Place from 25 Apr 2026 to 18 Jul 2026.
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.
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- Saturday, 20th June, 2:30pm
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- Saturday, 27th June, 2:30pm
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- Friday, 10th July, 7:30pm
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Venue and getting here: Soho Place
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is playing at Soho Place. Here's everything you need to know about getting there and what to expect.
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4 Soho Place, London W1D 3BG
Nearest Tube
Tottenham Court Road
