MISTRANSLATED: How to (badly) learn a language

Ever accidentally said something completely wrong in another language… and only realized it too late?

We all have. And now there's a comedy show about it.

"MISTRANSLATED: How to (badly) learn a language" is a hilarious and wildly relatable solo comedy show about all the failure and triumph that come with learning languages.

This show is a master class in linguistic survival that:

• offers hacks and tips on how to (badly) learn a foreign language

• features tales of languages fails, tonal triumphs and finally being able to understand what those Thai masseuses are saying

• explores the value of learning foreign languages in 2026 – because who needs AI when you can show off your basic Mandarin to steal the heart of someone else’s grandmother?

MISTRANSLATED is perfect for:

✔️ Travelers and culture lovers

✔️ International audiences

✔️ Anyone who has learned (or tried to learn) a language

✔️ Comedy fans who enjoy smart, personal storytelling

You don’t need to be a hyperpolyglot - whether you’re a UN translator proficient in 37 languages or you are just struggling to remember your secondary school French – we’ve got jokes for you.

Erica Jean is a travelling stand-up comedian and polyglot whose quirky, smart and self-deprecating comedy is shaped by over 15 years of living abroad. She performs stand-up in English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Indonesian, Thai, and Italian.

The show is in English, with no promises you won't leave knowing how to flirt in Thai or swear in Albanian.