The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind – Dengie Route + Maldon Town
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?
Based on the international best-selling memoir, this bold and uplifting new musical tells the extraordinary true story of William Kamkwamba. Chiwetel Ejiofor, who wrote, directed, and starred in the 2019 film joins the West End production as Executive Producer. Adapted from William Kamkwamba’s memoir 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.
Seat location: Stalls Row F
The seats we have are valued £75 each if purchased individually at the box office.
Recommended for ages 11+
This production contains loud music and flashing lights.
14:45 – Maldon 1: “St Peter’s Hospital bus stop (Spital Road CM9 6EB)
14:50 – Maldon 2: “Lambourne Grove” bus stop (Fambridge Road CM9 6BJ)
14:55 – Maldon 3: “Morrisons (entrance)” bus stop (Wycke Hill Business Park, CM9 6GG)
15:10 – Latchingdon: “School” bus stop (The Street CM3 6JS)
15:15 – Mayland: “The Drive” bus stop (Steeple Road CM3 6BB)
15:25 – Southminster: “High Street” bus stop (High Street CM0 7AA)
15:30 – Burnham 3: “Burnham Cemetery” bus stop (Southminster Road CM0 8RT)
15:30 – Burnham 2: “Marsh Road” bus stop (Church Road CM0 8DA)
15:35 – Burnham 1: “Endeavour Way” bus stop (Maldon Road CM0 8NR)
15:40 – Althorne: “Fords Corner” bus stop (Burnham Road CM3 6DP)
15:50 – North Fambridge: The Ferry Boat Inn (Ferry Road CM3 6LR)
16:05 – South Woodham Ferrers 1: “Asda Store” bus stop (Merchant Street CM3 5BF)
16:10 – South Woodham Ferrers 2: “Medical Centre” bus stop (Burnham Road CM3 5QP)
We expect to arrive at approximately 17:30-18:00
Departure approximately 22:30
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