
Nick Cheng is a Comedian, Project Comedy Ambassador and Spitfire Comedy Booker. In this interview he talks about two shows at the Fringe that really showcase the important work that Project Comedy is all about.
In this interview, Nick talks about this initiative and the two shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025.
Project Comedy is an initiative focused on exploring and developing the art and impact of comedy as a creative form. Its core objective is to provide a collaborative and supportive environment for individuals interested in writing performing and producing comedy in various formats. This project often encourages participation from both beginners and experienced comedians and welcomes a range of comedic styles including stand up sketch improvisation and satire.
Key activities within Project Comedy include workshops where participants learn comedic techniques such as timing delivery and character creation. There are also regular performance events that allow individuals to refine their skills in front of an audience. Feedback sessions are an important aspect providing constructive insights that help participants grow as performers.
Project Comedy values inclusivity and the idea that humour can be a powerful tool for building community and facilitating dialogue. It aims to break down barriers by encouraging people to share their own unique perspectives and stories through humour. The experience is designed to help individuals gain confidence improve their communication skills and develop their own comic voices. Ultimately Project Comedy seeks to celebrate comedy as a positive force for personal development and social connection.
At the Fringe…

Should Have Tried Harder at School – Veterans v Civilians
Bar 50 / The Garden Room
JUL 31, AUG 1-24 at 12:30 (60 min) – Pay What You Can Tickets – from £2.50
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.