The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a musical based on the 2009 memoir of the same name by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer, and the 2019 film adaptation by Chiwetel Ejiofor. Music and lyrics are by Tim Sutton, and book and lyrics are by Richy Hughes.
Production
Stratford-upon-Avon and West End (2026) The musical made its world premiere as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company's season, running at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, from 10 February until 28 March 2026. It was directed by Lynette Linton. Full casting was announced on 21 November 2025. Following the Stratford run, the musical transferred to @sohoplace in London's West End running from 12 April to 18 July 2026.
Cast and characters +CharacterStratford-upon-Avon West End2026William KamkwambaAlistair NwachukwuTrywell KamkwambaSifiso MazibukoAgnes KamkwambaMadeline AppiahAnnie KamkwambaTsemaye Bob-EgbeMike Kachigunda/BlessingsOwen ChapondaChief WimbeMcCallam ConnellJeremiah Kamkwamba/PatienceEddie ElliottCharity/HyenaShaka KalokohGilbert MofatIdriss KargboKhambaYana Penrose
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