Press clippings
Deaf Mansfield comedian to perform 'hidden in the hearing world' show in town
John Smith, a deaf comedian from Mansfield, who uses British Sign Language and has been all over the world with his comedy shows, will perform in his hometown this November.
Phoebe Cox, Chad News, 2nd November 2023Sign language sketch show to be broadcast on TV
Deaf Funny, a new sketch show made fully in sign language, is to be broadcast on TV.
British Comedy Guide, 15th May 2017Review: Reduced Shakespeare Company
My first encounter with the Reduced Shakespeare Company, watching them shrink the Bard in Loughborough and it was just brilliant.
John Smith, Gainsborough Standard, 18th February 2015Peter Kay returns for John Smith's dog show ad
Peter Kay makes final outing in revived 'No nonsense' campaign in TV ad featuring voice of Crufts presenter Peter Purves.
Mark Sweney, The Guardian, 17th September 2010Watch Peter Kay's last John Smith's ad
TV campaign set at dog show also features voiceover by Crufts presenter Peter Purves. Created by ad agency TBWA.
The Guardian, 17th September 2010No nonsense as Peter Kay returns in new John Smiths ads
New series of John Smiths commercials reunites Peter Kay with his TV wife.
Mark Sweney, The Guardian, 1st May 2010Peter Kay to reprise role in John Smith's TV ads
Brewer signs comedian for three new ads after five-year break.
Mark Sweney, The Guardian, 10th April 2010