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What happens when two military veterans take on two civilians in a live comedy showdown? Does life in uniform forge the sharpest wit, or do everyday civilian stories win the biggest laughs? There’s only one way to find out. Join us for a night of big punchlines and friendly rivalry as four comedians go head-to-head on stage. It’s all in good fun – but you decide the winner. Who’s got the best material: the veterans or the civvies? Come for the laughs, cast your vote and see who claims comedy victory!
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Veterans v Civilians is by Project COMEDY powered by Project RECCE, listed under Comedy in the Fringe programme. It plays at Laughing Horse @ Bar 50, 50 Blackfriars St (entrances on Blackfriars Street and Cowgate), EH1 1NE, 6 August to 30 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £2.50. Content warnings: Distressing or triggering themes.