Olga Koch: Prawn Cocktail

Comedy (stand-up, solo show)

  • Monkey Barrel Comedy - Monkey Barrel 1
  • 19:35
  • Aug 27
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: IAM
  • Warnings and additional info: Strong language/swearing. Buy a ticket in advance to guarantee entry. If no ticket allocation is remaining, limited PWYW tickets may be available at the venue on the day of the performance on a first come first served basis. No guarantee of PWYW tickets.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Olga Koch turned 30, got a master's degree, went on an adult gap year, got salmonella, lost herself, found herself and washed it all down with a delicious prawn cocktail. Think less Eat Pray Love and more Shake Scream Cry. As seen on Mock the Week, QI, Late Night Mash, Frankie Boyle's New World Order and her Amazon Prime comedy special. 'A masterpiece' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (Guardian). **** (Telegraph). ***** (Skinny). ***** (Sunday Post).

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  • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
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Izzy 98 days ago

Incredible hour of hilarious story telling which comes to a brilliant and highly-satisfying ending! I would really recommend, not least for the temporary prawn tattoo you can get which I am totally obsessed with!

Russell Emeny 102 days ago

I’m a fan of Olga Koch and have seen her live performances several times. This show doesn’t disappoint. The usual naughty stories and jokes told with warmth and charisma. The venue was so hot she took off her blouse and joked about her bra and boobs while dripping sweat. Hilarious. Recommended

Andrew Lovett 103 days ago

A hugely talented comedian, a well-structured show and, as it was warm, she poured us all a cup of water before she started (well, the first row anyway).

Ian Bowden 106 days ago

Olga lays herself bare in this hilarious hour. A great reminder that being well educated does not leave you unsusceptible to the wild desires of your heart and hormones. And that you can put a brave face on but sooner or later, you need to let someone in on how you are really feeling.

Tia 108 days ago

(*****) All round brilliant show. Each joke was perfectly delivered throughout a well-crafted narrative. At the end she handed out temporary tattoos which were the best merch we got at the Fringe.

Aileen Reynolds 110 days ago

Really excellent show that both had me laughing out loud and thinking deeply about relatable life themes - exactly what I want in a comedy show. Go see Olga!

B Scott 112 days ago

Even if you’re a couple of minutes late they don’t let you. Absolute joke no other shows don’t let you in 2 mins late

Cristina Lazar 113 days ago

Very good story teller with clever observations and good irony. Must see!

Denver 113 days ago

Possibly the best stand-up show of my week of Fringe. She's a phenomenal storyteller, sweeps you up into her mind palace. Never has one hour gone by so fast. I have nothing but praise for this show.

Sean Davis 117 days ago

Olga Koch: Prawn Cocktail (****)
For my first show of the Fringe, Olga was all that a 70-year-old would expect from a 30-year-old single comedienne. Though she often used modern references that eluded me, she presented a witty, well-rehearsed, consistently funny routine focused on her dating adventures with a frequent sexual slant. Unique to her show is her humorous discussion of her Master’s thesis that asserts that people now treat celebrities as friends because the celebrities reveal parts of their lives on social media that previously only their real friends would be privy to.


This is the fifth most enjoyable of the 28 shows I have seen so far at the Fringe this year. I hope to see almost 200. You may see my other three-sentence reviews, in order from most enjoyable to worst, at my non-commercial website: https://fringefan.com/


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The Telegraph (4/5 stars) 96 days ago

With her clever, polished writing and hyper-charismatic delivery, Koch seems destined for much bigger venues than this one.

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The Telegraph (4/5 stars) 96 days ago

With her clever, polished writing and hyper-charismatic delivery, Koch seems destined for much bigger venues than this one.

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Gonzo Magazine (4/5 stars) 101 days ago

My advice would be to go and spend an hour with Olga if you want to think, learn and laugh.

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One4Review (4/5 stars) 102 days ago

Olga has stage presence in spades, she roams her stage, engages with some audience members, finding the funny in everything, and garners belly laughs a plenty

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Broadway Baby (4/5 stars) 106 days ago

Prawn Cocktail is an extremely hilarious comedy hour. By talking about her experience, Koch is doing a public service by helping us identify the warning signs of a parasocial relationship.

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The Scotsman (4/5 stars) 109 days ago

One of the most boundary-free, vivaciously charismatic stand-ups currently plying their trade in UK comedy

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Chortle (4/5 stars) 112 days ago

Olga Koch seems to get more confident, more raunchy and more reckless with every passing year

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Broadway World (3/5 stars) 113 days ago

Olga's natural ability as a stand up comedian makes Prawn Cocktail a show that is worthy of any audience members time.

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Fest (4/5 stars) 114 days ago

A charismatic and captivating hour from a master of stand-up

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