Mike Capozzola: Leave The Cannoli, Take The Capozzola

If you're looking ahead to late February, there's a comedy night coming up at Komedia that sounds like a solid bet. It’s called Mike Capozzola: Leave The Cannoli, Take The Capozzola, and it’s happening on Monday, February 23, 2026. This show is being billed as an 'Italian Comedy Night' and is actually part of the Brighton Italian Festival's BIF 2025 collection, which gives it a nice bit of cultural context beyond just standard stand-up. The main feature, Mike Capozzola, is an Italian-American comic who grew up in New York. He’s been around the block, having performed in over 25 countries, so he definitely brings a lot of experience to the stage here in Brighton.

Capozzola’s comedy is described as having an authentic New York touch—sharp and direct—aiming to replicate that classic comedy club feel. He’s known for his decades of experience and his ability to deliver material that resonates with a wide audience. To give you an idea of the reception he’s received, Richard Lewis, known from Curb Your Enthusiasm, once described the show as "Hilarous... Twisted!", and Hot Paprika Comedy Budapest referred to him as a "potent headliner."

The event is set for the Komedia Studio, which is always a great space for comedy, offering a more intimate setting than the main room. If you plan on going, doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show itself kicks off at 7:30 PM, with an estimated finish time around 9:00 PM. Just a heads up, the minimum age requirement for entry is 16+, so it’s geared toward an adult audience. For anyone interested in catching a seasoned performer bringing a genuine slice of New York humor to our local scene, this is one to keep an eye on for that Monday night in February.