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