RHLSTP with Richard Herring RHLSTP 603 - Vittorio Angelone
Mar 18, 2026
Vittorio Angelone, stand-up comedian and podcaster behind Mike and Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting, talks about his shift from conservatoire percussion to comedy. He recounts starting in a kebab-shop open mic, the rise via crowd-work clips and podcasts, his Translations-influenced shows, critiques of Love Actually, winning on House of Games and touring with a bigger production.
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Basement Kebab Open Mic That Launched His Career
- Vittorio started running open-mic nights in London from a conservatoire background to get stage time.
- His first night was in the basement of a gentrified kebab shop with cocktails shaking throughout his early sets, forcing him to perform over noise.
Combining Club Jokes With Fringe Structure
- Vittorio blends club-style comedy and fringe meta-structure to prove both can coexist in one hour.
- He purposely includes mainstream jokes and theatrical structure so the show works for varied audiences and reviewers.
Use A Free Filmed Special As A Ticket Funnel
- Release a short filmed special online as a funnel to sell tour tickets.
- Vittorio uses clips and a free special on YouTube so viewers sample the show before buying tickets, which justified his video spend to his partner.
