What makes comedians tick? Inspired thinking, courage or a funny perspective of the world? Olga Koch says all of the above. An Edinburgh Fringe Festival breakthrough as Best Newcomer nominee in 2018 followed by her show, Homecoming, long-listed as Best Stand-Up Show for UK’s National Comedy Awards in 2021, has marked Koch as one of the rising talents on the international stage.

This weekend, the 30-year-old arrives in town as part of Soho Theatre’s efforts to bring the best of international comedy to India. “I am so excited. I want to eat street food,” she says. Also on her itinerary is a visit to a Bollywood set. “If you have any recommendations, I am happy to note them down,” she jokes. While others might choose touristy sites, Koch has her eyes on the buildings. “I love architecture. I want to visit temples, check out new places and buildings,” she reveals. Mumbai, we suggest, might be a good place to start.