Olga Koch
- 32 years old
- Russian
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
BBC launches Unhinged comedy shorts series
BBC Studios has launched Unhinged, a series of comedy shorts for its Funny Parts online channel.
British Comedy Guide, 6th September 2024Olga Koch and Finlay Christie use their privilege as a rich seam of humour
One stand-up asks moral questions about her family's post-Soviet wealth, the other uses a self-satisfied persona to survey his gilded lifestyle. Both strike comedy gold at Edinburgh Fringe.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th August 2024Funniest Joke Of The Fringe 2024 won by Mark Simmons
"I was going to sail around the globe in the world's smallest ship but I bottled it" has been voted the Funniest Joke of the Fringe. Gags by Alec Snook, Arthur Smith and Olaf Falafel also feature in the top 10.
British Comedy Guide, 19th August 2024The truth about life as a privileged comedian: 'I knew if it all went wrong I could call my parents'
Stand-up Olga Koch, whose dad was once the deputy prime minister of Russia, is weighing in on the debate about class and wealth in the industry in an unusual way - by addressing it head-on.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 12th August 2024Edinburgh Fringe Diary 2024 - Part One
Trains, Pains And The Pick Of The Fringe So Far
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th August 2024Interview: Olga Koch
The comedian talks about wealth and where talent comes from.
Ashley Davies, Fest Mag, 25th July 2024Fringe Best Free Shows 2024: Here are 11 must-see free shows at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Here are 11 of the free shows that have caught our eye this year.
David Hepburn, The Scotsman, 22nd July 2024Fringe 2024 Best Comedy: Here are 13 must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
With thousands of shows to choose from it can be hard to decide what to book at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - we have some ideas for you.
David Hepburn, The Scotsman, 16th July 2024Edinburgh festival 2024: find the funny with these 20 comedy shows
A one-woman 90s romcom, boundary-testing standups and a new Taskmaster contestant make our comedy critic's list of the fringe's most promising tickets.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 1st July 2024Olga Koch review
The comedian's commanding stage persona never wanes as she muses on attraction, bisexuality and parasocial relationships.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 16th February 2024