Pierre Novellie
- From Isle of Man, The
- Actor, writer, director, stand-up comedian and podcaster
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How comics are starting talk on mental illness (Link expired)
A number of shows - both poignant and funny - deal with mental health issues at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. Siobhan Smith talked to four comedians and performers - Felicity Ward, Fern Brady, John Robertson and Pierre Novellie - about how they're trying to raise awareness, and why comedians seem to be more susceptible than most to mental illness.
Siobhan Smith, WOW247, 27th August 2015Interview: Pierre Novellie, Anxious Peter
A chat with Pierre Novellie.
Alice Carr, Fresh Fringe, 15th August 2015Fringe Q&As: Pierre Novellie
Pierre Novellie discusses anxiety, The Goon Show and why there are no good heckles.
The Herald, 11th August 2015Latitude festival comedy review: Pierre Novellie
Somewhere recently I read Pierre Novellie described as 'a great big bear of a comedian', which... is probably fairly accurate.
Molly Stewart, Giggle Beats, 19th July 2015Interview: rarely asked questions - Pierre Novellie
Pierre Novellie is undoubtedly the finest stand-up comedian with a degree in Anglo-Saxon Norse and Celtic history to come out of South Africa via the Isle of Man. Scrub that. Forget the sub-clauses. He's just pretty bloody good.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 9th July 2015This week's new live comedy
Previews of Robin Ince, Pierre Novellie and John-Luke Roberts.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 26th June 2015Fringe Q&As: Pierre Novelle
Pierre Novellie discusses becoming British, bagpipes and the Scottish sense of humour with the HeraldScotland.
The Herald, 21st August 2014Amused Moose Comedy Awards 2014 finalists announced
Beasts, Celia Pacquola, Chris Turner, Loretta Maine, Lou Sanders, Pierre Novellie, Ria Lina, Rob Deering, Tom Toal and Trygve Wakenshaw will feature in the 2014 final.
British Comedy Guide, 15th August 2014The Pierre Novellie three minute interview
Hailing from South Africa, Pierre Novellie landed on UK shores back when he was still running around the schoolyard. In his Edinburgh show, Pierre Novellie is Mighty Peter he discusses his fascination with historic British civilizations, mythical giants, Medieval Welsh Law and yoghurt.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 18th June 2014One to watch: Pierre Novellie
A smart, beardy, 23-year-old comic and former Cambridge Footlighter who's currently preparing for his debut Edinburgh Fringe run.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 18th February 2014