THE FRONT ROW

Ania Magliano has quickly become one of the most exciting comedians in the UK, known for her sharp wit, relatable storytelling, and a social media presence that feels refreshingly authentic. As she gears up for her highly anticipated January tour, we caught up with Ania to discuss her journey, her show, and what keeps her creative fire burning.

Ania, your upcoming tour is highly anticipated! Can you tell us about the show and what audiences can expect from this tour?

Absolutely—it’s an autobiographical hour of stand-up that tells the story of moving in with a romantic partner for the first time in my life. It’s got many subplots: losing my contraceptive coil, my love of celebrity breakups, and my opinions on teeth (too many—teeth AND opinions).

Are there any venues on the run you’re particularly looking forward to performing in?

My boyfriend, who a large part of the show is about, is opening for me in quite a few venues across the tour. I think that will bring a real frisson—a live Jeremy Kyle feel to the whole thing. Also, York, because last time I was there I had an amazing brownie.

2024 has been an exciting year for you—we saw you in top form in Dublin in support of Ed Gamble. What have been your personal highlights or defining moments this year?

Supporting Ed Gamble, filming Live at the Apollo, and being told I look like Jimmy Saville crossed with a carrot by a man online.

Your “worst menu ever” episode on Off Menu has become a fan favorite. What inspired your choices, and how did you approach being on such an iconic podcast?

My choices were inspired by my addiction to sugar, and I approached it by telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. My only regret is picking pad Thai for lunch. Now I would probably swap that out for a lemon posset I had recently.

Writing with Amelia Dimoldenberg must be a unique experience. How do you collaborate to blend your comedic styles, and what do you learn from the process?

It was easy to blend our styles because I was a big fan of Chicken Shop Date before I started writing for it—her voice is very clear, which makes it easier. I learn SO much information about celebrities from spending a lot of time researching them. For instance, I know a lot about Paul Mescal’s Irish football career.

What advice would you give to someone starting out as a writer or comedian today, especially in such a competitive industry?

Focus on cultivating your own voice! That will help set you apart. In practical terms, this means removing any internetisms or other-peopleisms as soon as you can. They can be helpful stabilizers while you’re building confidence onstage, but often there’s a more interesting, unique way of saying something. It’s worth discovering what that is for you.

Your comedy has been described as warm, sharp, and relatable. How would you define your style, and how has it evolved over the years?

I’ll take warm, sharp, and relatable for sure. I think my style has evolved into allowing for more complicated storytelling and being more and more open.

Beyond your tour, what are your goals for the next year? Can we expect any exciting new projects or collaborations?

You can expect an incredibly exciting new collaboration with the man who told me I look like Jimmy Saville crossed with a carrot (wedding).

With a knack for blending humour and heart, Ania Magliano’s comedy resonates with audiences everywhere. Whether she’s dissecting pop culture or her own quirks, she does so with an honesty that’s as endearing as it is hilarious. If her January tour is any indication, 2024 will be another banner year for this rising star.

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