The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind

About The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind at Soho Place is a new musical telling the true story of William Kamkwamba, a boy who wants to build a windmill and give hope to the village he loves.

Set against drought and growing hardship on his family’s farm, the story follows William as he works with library books and scraps of old machinery to try to create something that can bring power to his community.

This world premiere is based on William Kamkwamba’s memoir and Chiwetel Ejiofor’s film. It is directed by Lynette Linton, with book and lyrics by Richy Hughes and music and lyrics by Tim Sutton.

Key facts: Runs from 26th April to 18th July. Age recommendation: 9+.

Before you book

This production contains loud music and flashing lights, and includes themes of violence and death. The age recommendation is 9+. The performance of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind on 20th June at 2.30pm will no longer be an integrated BSL performance; it will be a regular BSL performance. No refunds or exchanges are available after purchase.

Venue

Soho Place
4 Soho Place, Charing Cross Road, London W1D 3BG, United Kingdom

Access enquiries: call 0330 333 5962 or email access@sohoplace.org.