Good Ship Comedy feat. Olga Koch

OLGA KOCH

Olga Koch is a charismatic polymath with a mischievous sense of humour and one hell of a life story. Since 2018 she has been crafting superb shows ranging from computer science to threesomes to being the benefit of Russian generational wealth. In that time, she has been nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Festival, appeared on Live at the Apollo, QI and Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and won the Writer’s Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy. She’s hugely talented, hilarious from every possible angle and only going to get better.

“Charisma and punchlines to burn.” Guardian

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

“Her commanding stage persona never wanes." iNews

BILAL ZAFAR

A multi-award nominated comedian - including Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Festival - Bilal is a unique and delightfully bizarre performer. He has appeared on BBC3, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Asian Network, and has written for The Independent. An accomplished actor, he has appeared in Channel 4 sitcom Catastrophe, Sky sitcom Sick of It and the Paul Feig directed feature film Last Christmas.
He also runs a successful Twitch page which has racked up over 12.3K followers. He streams an interactive, improvised comedy show three times a week where he plays a football manager embroiled in scandal, featuring various special guests. The show is growing every day and has been picked up by multiple radio shows and newspapers.
"Delivers big laughs." Guardian

MOLLY MCBRIDE

Molly McBride (AKA Molly Mole) is a rising force in the UK comedy scene, blending razor-sharp wit with raw, unfiltered storytelling. A powerhouse on stage, Molly’s comedy is bold, authentic, and painfully funny, shaped by her life raising four teenagers on a London estate, including navigating the challenges of parenting children with special educational needs (SEN)—a reality that’s equal parts chaos, survival, and stand-up material.
Since bursting onto the circuit, Molly has racked up major wins, including Kingston Comedian of the Year 2024 and the Lounges.tv Comedy Competition 2025, cementing her as one to watch.

“She’s REALLY good.” Omid Djalili

AND YOUR RESIDENT HOST:

BEN VAN DER VELDE

One of the quickest wits around and a much-loved compere, he always brings a jam-packed back of nonsense, silliness and wisecracks to every gig he hosts.

"Wonderfully improvised riffs showcasing his impressive spontaneity and sharp tongue." Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

“The perfect comedy club host – he is a master of audience interaction. The audience weren’t just warmed up, but pretty hysterical even before the first act of the night hit the stage.”  Huffington Post