Edinburgh Fringe 2022 saw a number of comedians making their long-delayed post-Covid debuts. Ania Magliano was one of the new intake who made a real impact, and she now returns with what you could call the stand-up equivalent of that tricky second album. It is gratifying to report that after setting out her stall last year, her 2023 set confirms that her impressive debut was no fluke.
Magliano is the textbook opposite of an aggressive, in-your-face stand-up. Her style is thoughtful, wry and conversational, swiftly easing you into her mid-twenties world. In I Can’t Believe You’ve Done This she takes on heavier themes about sexual assault, relationships and self-esteem, but with such a light touch that the seriousness only kicks in later.
