Should Have Tried Harder at School - Veterans v Civilians

Bar 50 / The Garden Room

Competition Time!

What happens when two military veterans face off against two civilians in a comedy showdown? Is it the discipline and grit of military life that crafts the sharpest humor, or do the civilians have the everyday experiences that will leave you in stitches? We’re about to find out!

Join us for an unforgettable show of laughs as these four comedians battle it out on stage. The stakes? Who delivers the funniest material – the veterans with their unique perspective or the "civvies" with their fresh, relatable takes?

It’s all in good fun, but we want you to decide – who’s got the best material? Come for the laughs, stay for the friendly rivalry, and cast your vote on who wins this hilarious showdown!

Get ready for a show of comedy with a twist, and let’s see who’s got the most to laugh about – the military or the civilians.

Gags Army

Kick Ass Cowgate

Fringe Room : JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 17:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

When Laughter Becomes the Ultimate Weapon!

Get ready for Gags Army—a one-of-a-kind comedy experience that brings together a powerful lineup of military veterans who’ve turned their life in the armed forces into some of the most unique and unexpected humor you’ll see anywhere. These veterans aren’t just telling jokes—they’re turning real-life trauma into titters, hardship into howls, and using their experiences to challenge everything you think you know about service, sacrifice, and recovery.

Each show is a rollercoaster of raw, unapologetic comedy, featuring at least three different veterans taking to the stage with their own signature comedic styles. Expect to laugh at things you never thought were funny, as they tackle everything from military life to personal struggles, all through the lens of wit, resilience, and the kind of humor that only comes from experience.

It’s not just comedy—it’s a chance to see the world from a perspective you’ve never considered before, while laughing harder than you thought possible. Gags Army is your front-row seat to a comedy show that’s as unique as it is unforgettable.