The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
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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 tells the true story of William Kamkwamba. Based on his memoir and OA 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).
We will have to secure a minimum of 10 bookings in order for the event to go forward. In the event that we do not sell the minimum, all purchased tickets will be refunded.
If you change your mind or can no longer attend after the booking deadline has passed, unfortunately the tickets are non-refundable (unless the theatre cancel!), but please feel free to sell or pass on.
Date
Tuesday 2 June 2026 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+01)Location
Soho Place, London
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