@sohoplace London

@sohoplace opened in 2022 as the first new theatre in the West End in 50 years. It was mandated by Westminster Council when Crossrail was approved, as a replacement for the Astoria Theatre which was demolished as part of the development. The architects were Alford Hall Monaghan Morris. It is run by Nimax Theatres who were involved since the inception of the plan in 2010. The theatre has an auditorium with 602 seats set in the round. Its nearest underground station is Tottenham Court Road and Charing Cross is a 15 minute walk. There is a bar and restaurant on the ground floor built with labradorite granite.

What's On @ @sohoplace London

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

27 May 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

A bold and uplifting new musical telling the true story of a boy who hopesto defy expectations to produce the gift of power and give hope fortomorrow. William wants to build a windmill. Nobody believes he can –not his father nor his friends. Hope feels out of reach where the land isthirsty but the rains don't come. As drought closes in on his family’s farmand the village he loves, everyone prays for a miracle. All William has tohand are some library books and scraps of old machinery. The rest mustcome from within. Will he defy expectations? Will the wind turn the sailsof his invention, produce the gift of power, and give hope for tomorrow? The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a bold and uplifting new musicaltelling the true story of William Kamkwamba. Based on his memoir andChiwetel Ejiofor's film, this world premiere is directed by Lynette Linton(Alterations, Shifters), formerly Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre, withbook and lyrics by Richy Hughes (Southwark Playhouse Superhero) andmusic and lyrics by Tim Sutton (Restless Natives, RSC The Merry Wives ofWindsor). Opening Spring 2026 @sohoplace, London's West End. INTEGRATED BSL: Saturday, 20th June, 2:30pm CAPTIONED: Saturday, 27th June, 2:30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED: Friday, 10th July, 7:30pm

Tao of Glass

25 Jul 2026 - 12 Sept 2026

An exploration of life, loss and a single question: Where does true inspiration come from? Composer Philip Glass and performer-director Phelim McDermott (Improbable) have worked together on acclaimed opera productions in London, New York and beyond, and Tao of Glass is their most personal collaboration yet. Inspired by a dream, this worldpremiere marries ten meditations on life, death and Taoist wisdom with ten brand new pieces of music from Glass, presented by McDermott with an ensemble of musicians and puppeteers. Part-concert, part- performance, Tao of Glass is a storytelling tapestry, soundtracked by Glass’s mesmerising music and shot through with Improbable’s trademark theatricality. AUDIO DESCRIBED & BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE: Saturday, 15th August, 2:30pm CAPTIONED: Friday, 21st August, 7:30pm CHILLED: Saturday, 29th August, 2:30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED: Thursday, 3rd September, 7:30pm

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