The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

  • 2hrs 30mins (incl. interval, subject to change)
musical

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.

Humanity finds its power @sohoplace Spring 2026.

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Booking Period

25 Apr - 18 Jul 2026

Weekly Performances

Monday 7:30PM
Tuesday 7:30PM
Wednesday 7:30PM
Thursday 2:30PM, 7:30PM
Friday 7:30PM
Saturday 2:30PM, 7:30PM

Groups & Schools

Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £49.50
Valid Monday-Thursday evenings and Thursday matinees

School groups of 10+: Price bands C and D reduced to £25
+ 1 free teacher per 10 paid
Valid Monday-Wednesday evenings and Thursday matinees

EXCLUSIONS APPLY
Rates subject to change and availability

Venue Information

@sohoplace

1-2 Soho St, London W1D 3GN

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Nearest Tube/Rail Station

Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square

Buses

1, N1, N171, 14, 176, 8, 98

Nearest Car Parks

Q-Park Chinatown

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