Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Vittorio Angelone: you can’t Say Nothing any more
Vittorio Angelone
Genre: Comedy, Dark Comedy, One Person Show, Political, Solo Show, Stand-Up
Venue: Assembly Hall
Festival: Edinburgh Fringe
Low Down
If this performance was anything to go by, Angelone’s career will surely only continue to be on the up-and-up.
Review
Vittorio Angelone’s new show, you can’t Say Nothing anymore, is a slick comedy showcase rife with a wicked sense of humour throughout. If three sell-out shows at Assembly Hall weren’t enough to tip you off to his up-and-coming superstar status, then his class of comedy soon will, even though he’s not quite got that Netflix special yet.
Revisiting his life growing up as a third-generation Italian growing up in 90s Belfast, Angelone presents a hilarious power hour of dark humour, covering everything from the expectation to be politically vocal as an artist from Belfast, cringe culture, and the constant pressure to narrate a Troubles documentary despite not actually knowing all there is to know about the Troubles. His parents were part of the Say Nothing generation you see, and with that comes the territory of not being entirely sure of what happened back in the day given that his family don’t tend to talk about it.
Taking some playful potshots at some of Ireland’s more beloved cultural exports (Paul Mescal is by no means safe, and the Mary Wallopers? No chance.), you can’t Say Nothing anymore perfectly toys with the line between provocation and hilarity, helped enormously by Angelone’s sardonic charm. Discussing things like a rather ill-advised comedy gig in Dubai to the fate of his family’s ice cream parlour in the 70s, he deftly balances controversy and black humour to deliver an incredibly well-honed and consistent routine. Likewise, there were some fantastic lighting gags throughout, with a spectacular pay off at the end. If you’re looking for a little tongue-in-cheek sectarianism to round off your Fringe, then Angelone would certainly be the place to start.
A skilful performance with a real sense of artistry throughout, from the Kneecap intro music (very expensive, we’re told), to the Irish trad band that plays him both on and off the stage, he delivers a magnetic hour of comedy that had the crowd howling for the entire runtime. If this performance was anything to go by, Angelone’s career will surely only continue to be on the up-and-up.
