The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is an uplifting, feel-good new musical – review
If you’re not yet familiar with William Kamkwamba’s tale, this musical is a perfectly entertaining vehicle to learn about his achievements.
You may already be familiar with the story of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind – originally a memoir written by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer, it was adapted for the screen in a 2019 Netflix film. We now have a stage adaptation from the Royal Shakespeare Company, which debuted earlier this year in Stratford-upon-Avon and has now transferred to London for a West End run at the @sohoplace theatre this summer. This new musical, directed by Lynette Lynton, has been written by Richy Hughes (book and lyrics) and Tim Sutton (music and lyrics).
