Star of Mock the Week, QI and Frankie Boyle's New World Order, Olga Koch, got a master's degree and she won't shut up about it (for an hour, tops).
★★★★ - The Guardian
20:00 (60min) - MB1
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Monkey Barrel Comedy
The "Beating Heart" of the Fringe. The Telegraph
“The Monkey Barrel is amazing. They’re so caring and supportive. They’re not just all talk.” Sam Campbell
"Monkey Barrel’s stock is high" The Scotsman
"The Best Comedy Club in the World" Olga Koch
"Fringe Heroes" The Metro
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