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West End, London
29 APR - 18 JUL 2026
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Based on the international best-selling book, this bold and uplifting new musical tells the extraordinary true story of William Kamkwamba.
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. As crops fail and hope runs dry, William finds inspiration in scraps of old machinery and a handful of library books. What he lacks in resources, he makes up for in determination, grit and imagination, and a windmill begins to take shape. Can William defy expectations and harness the power of the wind to bring energy, life, and hope to his people?
Chiwetel Ejiofor, who wrote, directed, and starred in the 2019 film joins the West End production as Executive Producer.
Adapted from William Kamkwamba’s book 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 Spring 2026.
William's Story
Reviews
★★★★★
a visual and
thought-provoking
masterpiece
Theatre and Tonic
★★★★★
A night at
the theatre
like no other
Midlands What’s On
★★★★★
A wonderful
heartwarming
production
Brum Hour
★★★★
big ensemble numbers and
a soaring finale
Daily Telegraph
★★★★
the colours, vibrancy and
sheer exuberance of everyone
on stage are infectious
Whatsonstage
Moving Windmills Project
Building community. Empowering creative problem-solvers.
Since its founding in 2008, inspired by William Kamkwamba’s inventive spirit, the Moving Windmills Project has emerged as a leader in ethical, hands-on development in Malawi. With nearly two decades of experience, their unique approach combines sustainable, circular, and human-centered design, not just offering, but cultivating solutions from within the community to build a lasting legacy.
Starting with Phase Zero which focuses on the community development in Kasungu, Phase One continues this aim through building an Innovation Center where collaborative learning and strategic partnerships can convene to forge solutions for African challenges.
By supporting them, you are part of a powerful movement to turn adversity into opportunity, actively participating in a transformative journey that reshapes lives and communities.
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