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  • Venue @sohoplace Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 18 July 2026
  • Running time 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 9+

The uplifting new musical The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has arrived in London’s West End for a strictly limited run at @sohoplace.

Based on the bestselling book and hit film, this powerful RSC production tells the extraordinary true story of William Kamkwamba — a boy who built a future from the wind.

Directed by Lynette Linton, with book and lyrics by Richy Hughes and music and lyrics by Tim Sutton, the show captures the strength of family, the spirit of community and the spark of innovation that turned William’s journey into an inspiring story of hope and possibility.

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What is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind about?

This powerful new musical tells the true story of William Kamkwamba, a young boy in rural Malawi who builds a windmill to save his village from drought.

As famine threatens his community, he turns to science, ingenuity and determination to create something extraordinary from almost nothing. This uplifting production celebrates innovation, resilience and the power of hope, brought to life with soaring music and moving storytelling.

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★★★★
“Deserves to head to the West End... Could the RSC’s new musical be the next Matilda?”
The Telegraph
★★★★
“Uplifting and emotional... The colours, vibrancy and sheer exuberance of everyone on stage are infectious”
What's On Stage
★★★★
“Emotional and uplifting”
West End Best Friend

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?

  • William Kamkwamba: Alistair Nwachukwu
  • Agnes Kamkwamba: Madeline Appiah
  • Trywell Kamkwamba: Sifiso Mazibuko
  • Mika Kamkwamba: Choolwe Laina Muntanga
  • Annie Kamkwamba:  Tsemaye Bob-Egbe
  • Lori Barker (Ensemble),  Owen Chaponda (Mike Kachigunda/Blessings), McCallam Connell (Chief Wimbe), Eddie Elliott (Jeremiah Kamkwamba /Patience), Tad Hapaguti (Offstage Understudy), Daniel Haswell (Offstage Understudy), Shaka Kalokoh (Charity), Idriss Kargbo (Gilbert Mofat), Newtion Matthews (Mister Ofesi),  , Tomi Ogbaro (Mizeck), Alex Okoampa (Ensemble), Yana Penrose (Khamba), Helena Pipe (Edith Sikelo).

Who are the creative team of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?

  • Director: Lynette Linton
  • Book & Lyrics: Richy Hughes
  • Music & Lyrics: Tim Sutton
  • Creative Associate: Chiwetel Ejiofor
  • Set & Costume Design: Frankie Bradshaw
  • Choreography: Shelley Maxwell
  • Lighting Design: Oliver Fenwick
  • Sound Design: George Dennis
  • Video Design: Gino Ricardo Green
  • Wigs, Hair & Make-Up: Cynthia De La Rosa
  • Music Supervisor: Liam Godwin
  • Orchestrator: Benjamin Kwasi Burrell
  • Puppet Designer: Nick Barnes
  • Puppetry Director: Laura Cubitt
  • Fight Director: Kate Waters

Presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Kenny Wax Limited and Chuchu Nwagu Productions, with the London run in association with Nica Burns.

Important Notes

Content advice: This production contains loud music and flashing lights, and includes themes of violence and death

Venue Information

@sohoplace Theatre , 4 Soho Place, London, W1D 3BG

Nearest Tube or Train: Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square

Nearest Buses: 1, N1, N171, 14, 176, 8, 98

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Critics' reviews of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

★★★★ “Deserves to head to the West End... Could the RSC’s new musical be the next Matilda?” The Telegraph

★★★★ “Uplifting and emotional... The colours, vibrancy and sheer exuberance of everyone on stage are infectious” What's On Stage

★★★★ “Emotional and uplifting” West End Best Friend

“Life-affirming... a rousing musical” The Guardian

“A remarkable true story” The Stage

Frequently Asked Questions

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is playing at the @sohoplace Theatre in London
The running time of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind are: 9+
Yes, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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