Vittorio Angelone
Vittorio Angelone | |
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| Born | 1996 (age 28–29) |
| Education | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
| Occupation(s) | Stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster |
| Years active | 2020–present |
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| Website | Official website  |
Vittorio Angelone (born 1996) is a Northern Irish stand-up comedian and writer. He is known for exploring cultural identity through his work.
Early life
[edit]Angelone was born in Belfast to an Italian-Irish family. He relocated to London at the age of 18 to train as a classical percussionist at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Angelone began performing stand-up comedy in 2018.[2] During the COVID‑19 pandemic, he built a significant online following—amassing hundreds of thousands of followers across social media platforms, including 200,000 followers on Instagram.[1] In 2020, having moved back to his home in Belfast at the beginning of the pandemic, Angelone hosted a comedy club in his back garden, with the audience limited to 30 people due to social distancing regulations.[3]
In 2021–22, he debuted his hour-long stand-up show Translations, which explored his experiences as an Italian-Irish person in London. The show, whose structure was loosely based on the play of the same name by Irish playwright Brian Friel,[4] was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2022.[5] Angelone went on to perform the show in a run at the Soho Theatre in early 2023 and, after another run at the Edinburgh Fringe, released the show on YouTube in September of that year.[6][7]
Angelone’s comedic voice centres on identity and belonging. He describes himself as "always Irish, sometimes Northern Irish, but never British", and highlights the nuances of performing jokes that "ruffle a few feathers, but with warmth and kindness".[1]
Since 2023, Angelone has co-hosted the podcast Mike and Vittorio's Guide to Parenting, alongside fellow Irish comedian Mike Rice. Neither host has children, and the content of the podcast is unrelated to parenting.[8]
In 2024, Angelone began touring his second solo show, Who Do You Think You Are? I am![9] The show explores themes of identity, and is inspired by bowler Pete Weber; the title is derived from Weber's viral celebration of his victory at the 2012 U.S. Open.[10] Angelone has linked the show's exploration of identity and "external perception" to his experience of learning that he may be autistic; he also frequently discusses this topic on his podcast.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Notaro, Vicki (11 August 2024). "Vittorio Angelone: 'Always Irish, sometimes Northern Irish, but never British'". The Times. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ a b Clarke, Sophie (31 January 2024). "Comedian Vittorio Angelone: 'I used to run an open mic night in the basement of a kebab shop'". The Irish News. Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ Hughes, Rory (26 July 2020). "Belfast comic Vittorio Angelone launches stand-up show... in his back garden". Belfast Telegraph. Mediahuis Ireland. Archived from the original on 28 June 2025. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ Chamberlain, Julia (20 August 2022). "Vittorio Angelone: Translations". Chortle. Archived from the original on 24 February 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ Mandeville, Adam (4 August 2024). "Edinburgh Fringe costs a 'struggle' for NI performers". BBC News Online. BBC. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ Logan, Brian (25 January 2023). "Vittorio Angelone: Translations review – an eye-catching standup debut". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 14 June 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ Dessau, Bruce (8 September 2023). "Vittorio Angelone Releases Debut Show Translations On YouTube". Beyond the Joke. Archived from the original on 24 April 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ Fetherston, Sinann (20 February 2023). "Funnyman Mike Rice on being "thin-skinned" in comedy". RTÉ.ie. Archived from the original on 7 March 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ Rawlings, Darcie (30 January 2024). "Vittorio Angelone on his comedy tour heading to North East". The Northern Echo. Newsquest. Archived from the original on 16 October 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ Clarke, Sophie (5 November 2024). "Trendy culchies needed for Vittorio Angelone's comedy tour 'Who Do You Think You Are? I Am!'". The Irish News. Archived from the original on 2 December 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
- ^ Fetherston, Sinann (7 July 2023). "Vittorio Angelone: "I am fascinated by how people perceive me"". RTÉ.ie. Archived from the original on 24 April 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.