Olga Koch
- 32 years old
- Russian
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 11
Seriously, scientifically funny
Can you apply the rigour of the scientific method to comedy? Jay Richardson gets nerdy with Olga Koch, Harriet Braine and Dr Heather Berlin.
Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 24th July 2019Comedians' guide to Edinburgh
Sofie Hagen, Phil Wang, Nish Kumar and others reveal their favourite festival spots, from Portobello Beach to the middle of the Royal Mile.
The Guardian, 12th July 2019I talk to Olga Koch
"People need to stop thinking that a show is a one-person operation."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 7th July 2019Review: The Big Funny Festival
The Big Funny Festival is the latest attempt to convert marquee comedy into an all-day event, not just a nice evening gig.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th June 2019Live review: Olga Koch
A show which explores relationships, internalised misogyny, and her past self and how she's changed, Koch is an impressively confident comedian with a great command of the stage and the ability to generate laughs an all but amazing amount.
Alex Finch, Comedy To Watch, 17th June 2019Monkey Barrel announce Fringe line-up
Monkey Barrel Comedy have announced over 50 acts for their 2019 programme as part of this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival (shows running from July 31st - Aug 25th).
Short Com, 20th May 2019Review - Olga Koch: Fight
Assured and hilarious debut hour from Comedy Award nominee Koch.
Cath Renton, The Wee Review, 21st February 2019Standups on their most disastrous dates
A night in a cemetery, a trip to a strip club, five hours in A&E ... comics relive their woeful romantic rendezvous.
The Guardian, 14th February 2019Review - Olga Koch: Fight
Koch's confident delivery made each story as captivating as the last, and it's safe to say she wasn't short of interesting material.
Femedy, 3rd February 2019Olga Koch review
"If you're not laughing, you're learning," quips Olga Koch early on in Fight. She is correct in her self-criticism. The St Petersburg-born stand-up's debut show offers a unique take on life before and after communism.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 16th January 2019