Competition: Win a pair of tickets to see The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind in the West End

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a bold and uplifting new musical heading to the West End, telling the extraordinary true story of William Kamkwamba – a 13-year-old boy in drought-stricken Malawi who dared to dream of saving his village. Armed with little more than scraps of old machinery, a handful of library books, and an unshakeable determination, William sets out to build a windmill and bring energy, life, and hope to his community against seemingly impossible odds.

Based on the international best-selling book and adapted from Chiwetel Ejiofor’s acclaimed 2019 film – with Ejiofor on board as Executive Producer – this powerful production transfers directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to @sohoplace, directed by the acclaimed Lynette Linton. A celebration of human ingenuity and the courage to dream, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind runs for a limited season from 29^th April to 18^th July 2026.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to see The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind in the West End, take a minute to answer the question below, follow our Instagram account here, and send your answer to competitions@theupcoming.co.uk together with your full name, address, mobile number, and Instagram handle by Sunday 17^th May 2026 at 11.59pm. We will cross-check your name against our list of Instagram followers.

Who directed The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind in the West End? Click here to send the answer by email

a) Chiwetel Ejiofor
b) Lynette Linton
c) Richy Hughes

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is playing @sohoplace for a limited run from 29^th April until 18^th July 2026. To book your tickets – from £25 – click here

Sign up below to register your interest for a Q&A and book signing event with William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer @sohoplace on 16^th May, plus meet the creative team behind the new musical The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. We’ll keep you up to date with all the latest news and ticket details. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST – The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | Official website

Watch the trailer here:

Terms & conditions:

• Closing date is Sunday 17^th May 2026 at 11.59pm.
• This promotion is open to UK residents only.
• The prize is 1 x see The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind at @sohoplace London, valid for Monday to Friday performances until 19^th June 2026. No cash alternative. All elements of the prize are subject to availability. Travel and accommodation not included.
• One winner will be chosen and contacted on Monday 18^th May 2026 at 10.00am.
• Winning attendees must be aged 14 or over.
• The editor’s decision is final and binding on the entrants. No correspondence will be entered into.
• Your name, address and mobile number will be used exclusively in connection with the competition according to our privacy policy.