Pierre Novellie
- From Isle of Man, The
- Actor, writer, director, stand-up comedian and podcaster
Press clippings
Pierre Novellie: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
The UK comedian fossicks through the sands of internet time to find comedic gems, from accidental hits and deleted jokes to bewildering scat and perfect sketches.
Pierre Novellie, The Guardian, 2nd April 2025Pierre Novellie at Soho Theatre review
The comic deftly blends punchlines with more thought-provoking material on autism and euthanasia.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 12th March 2025Chortle Awards nominees revealed
Nominees have been revealed for the 2025 Chortle Awards. Alma's Not Normal, Bob Mortimer, Inside No. 9 and Rosie Jones are shortlisted in the television categories.
British Comedy Guide, 27th February 2025Comedy Central Live returning to television in 2025
Comedy Central Live is returning to linear television next year, with sets from Chris McCausland, Judi Love and Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner Amy Gledhill among others.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd December 2024Frank Skinner's radio show to return as a podcast
Frank Skinner's radio show is to return, six months after it was unceremoniously axed by Absolute Radio. The programme will now be a twice-weekly podcast and again feature co-hosts Emily Dean and Pierre Novellie.
Chortle, 7th October 2024Pierre Novellie talks about autism, the Isle of Man and his dislike of mouth noises
Leftlion caught up with Pierre recently to find out more about his recent autism diagnosis and his new act.
Ian C Douglas, LeftLion, 23rd September 2024Pierre Novellie: Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things? book review
For anyone interested in neurospicy brains, Novellie is a charming guide.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 2nd September 2024Pierre Novellie special 'Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things?' on YouTube
Pierre Novellie's stand-up special Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things? has been released on YouTube.
British Comedy Guide, 12th August 2024Book Review: Why Can't I Just Enjoy Things? By Pierre Novellie
Novellie's area of work combined with his skilful way with words - neatly sarcastic, amiably sardonic and stylishly self-deprecating - makes this latest exploration of the human mind in all its strangeness essential reading.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd August 2024Edinburgh Fringe comics pitch their own Baby Reindeer
With every streaming service now searching for their version of the Netlfix hit, Mark Watson, Lucy Porter, Celya AB and more pitch the TV show of their lives, from real-life origin stories and flights of fancy to, erm, Baby Reindeer.
Rich Pelley, The Guardian, 3rd August 2024