Planes, Trains and Misunderstandings

Planes, Trains and Misunderstandings by John Smith is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Deaf Action. It has 3 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 19:00 to Sun 9 Aug, 19:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

Award-winning comedian John Smith returns with a hilarious new show about life on the road as a deaf performer. From airport chaos and missed announcements to awkward encounters and cultural misunderstandings, John shares the funny, frustrating and unbelievable moments from his travels around the world.

Details

  • Performer: John Smith
  • Venue: Deaf Action
  • Space: Blackwood Bar
  • Genre: COMEDY, d/Deaf-led, Stand-up
  • Country: UNITED KINGDOM - ENGLAND
  • Running time: 60 minutes
  • Room size: about 90 seats (Blackwood Bar) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 3, of which 0 still to come and on sale

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access: lift
  • Access features: Accessible toilet, Hearing loop, Captioned performances, BSL signed performances
  • Venue notes: Accessible entry: Walk straight ahead, take the stairs to the right and follow these up to the bar located on the first floor. Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: 20+ Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Performance dates and ticket availability

  • Fri 7 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £15.00
  • Sat 8 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £15.00
  • Sun 9 Aug, 19:00 — Already performed — £15.00

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