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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
based on the original book by William Kamkwamba and Brian Mealer and the film by Potboiler Productions
RSC and @sohoplace / February 2026
Book and Lyrics: Richy Hughes
Music and Lyrics: Tim Sutton
Director: Lynette Linton
Set and Costume: Frankie Bradshaw
Choreographer: Shelley Maxwell
Lighting: Oliver Fenwick
Sound Design: George Dennis and Paul Groothius
Video Design: Gino Ricardo Green
Wigs, Hair and Makeup Design: Cynthia De La Rosa
Puppetry Director: Laura Cubitt
Puppet Designer: Nick Barnes
Orchestrator: Benjamin Kwasi Burrell
Musical Supervisor: Liam Godwin
Musical Director: Ashton Moore
Fight Director: Kate Waters
Dramaturg: George Sangwani Harrison
Costume Supervision: Lisa Aitken and Sophie O'Connor
Props Supervision: Katrina Stewart and Lisa Buckley
WHAM Supervision: Suzanne Scotcher
Photos by Tyler Fayose
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'Frankie Bradshaw’s designs feel authentic, the heat of the Malawian sun never far from the horizon, and the colours, vibrancy and sheer exuberance of everyone on stage are infectious.' **** Whatsonstage
'Set and Costume Designer Frankie Bradshaw has excelled in her clever use of the wooden features and backdrop of the RSC’s Swan Theatre. The vibrant and vivid costumes contrast with the set and this production is a visual and thought-provoking masterpiece from the very beginning.' ***** Theatre and Tonic
Directed by Lynette Linton, it is an exuberant creation, filled with warm light, humour, a gorgeous grass-roofed set design by Frankie Bradshaw as well as vivid costumes (patterned fabric, bright colours, great headdresses) and vibrant African sounds and movement.' Guardian
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