Blue Mist at Leicester’s Curve: £10 shows 29–30 July
Olivier Award-nominated play Blue Mist comes to Curve Theatre in Leicester for two performances on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 July 2026. Both run from 19:45 to 21:20, with standard tickets listed at £10 and a “Book now” option available through the Visit Leicester event listing.
The production is likely to interest theatre-goers looking for a contemporary story about community, media representation, truth, trust and professional ambition. It is produced by Boundless Theatre in association with Tamasha and originated at the Royal Court Theatre in London.
A community story shaped by the media
Chunkyz Shisha Lounge is the play’s central gathering place: a home away from home where Jihad, Rashid and Asif exchange jokes, hear community whispers and imagine new ventures.
The story changes course when aspiring journalist Jihad wins the chance to make his own documentary. He sets out to give his community a voice and challenge the stereotypes filling the airwaves, but his ambitions place him within a media landscape portrayed as profiting from fear.
That conflict gives Blue Mist its central question: how far can one person go in changing the way a community is represented? The play approaches the subject through a story described by its producers as sharp and darkly funny, while examining what can happen to truth and trust when personal ambition and public storytelling meet.
The team behind Blue Mist
Blue Mist was written by Mohamed-Zain Dada, whose listed credits include Dizzy and Speed. Milli Bhatia directs, following work on Speed and seven methods of killing kylie jenner.
Its Olivier Award nomination and Royal Court origins provide useful context for the short Leicester engagement, but the focus remains on Jihad, Rashid and Asif and the pressures created when their shared community space becomes connected to a documentary project.
Performance dates and ticket details
| Date | Confirmed details |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 29 July 2026 | 19:45–21:20; standard ticket £10 |
| Thursday 30 July 2026 | 19:45–21:20; standard ticket £10 |
Curve Theatre is at Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB. The same performance time and standard price are listed for both evenings, giving audiences a choice between the two dates without a stated difference in programme.
What to check before booking
Event information is supplied through Visit Leicester Events, with listing data provided by Data Thistle. The source does not include transport guidance, accessibility arrangements or audience restrictions, so anyone who needs those details should contact Curve Theatre or the event organiser before booking.
Listings can also change, and the published source advises readers to confirm the information with the venue or organiser before relying on it. The immediate next step is to use the listing’s “Book now” option and verify availability for the preferred performance date.
Source: Visit Leicester Events
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