Olga Koch: Prawn Cocktail

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Comedy (stand-up, solo show)

  • Venue 515
    Monkey Barrel Comedy - Monkey Barrel 4
  • 22:40
  • Aug 11
  • 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

This show has performances in multiple locations

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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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Information not supplied

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Sue Pollard 51 days ago

Absolutely amazing show

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The Telegraph (4/5 stars) 39 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) 45 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) 46 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) 49 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) 53 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) 55 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) 56 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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