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Pierre Novellie
Pierre Novellie

Pierre Novellie

  • From Isle of Man, The
  • Actor, writer, director, stand-up comedian and podcaster

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Art exhibition showcasing work by comedians opens

Art Is The Best Medicine, an exhibition showcasing the artwork of comedians, has opened in London. It runs until 20th December.

British Comedy Guide, 13th December 2019

Pierre Novellie interview

Existing is exhausting. Endless empathy and engagement is expected of everyone. You've got to be aware of all the complicated, horrific things in the world, don't you? Even if they're absolutely nothing to do with you? The only thing worse than trying is not trying, and vice-versa. Watch award-winning, five-star comedian Pierre Novellie bring some intellectual levity to various absolutely appalling subjects with new Fringe, You're Expected to Care. He also spoke with The Fountain about his show in more depth and his plans for this month.

Keira Brown, The Fountain, 11th August 2019

The festival's 10 best comedy acts chosen by comedians

Britain's top comedians including Katherine Ryan, Frankie Boyle, Romesh Ranganathan share their tips for this year's unmissable stand-ups.

Alice Jones, i Newspaper, 2nd August 2019

Comedy picks

Jay Richardson selects the very very best from across the comedy programme.

Jay Richardson, Fest Mag, 21st July 2019

Interview: Pierre Novellie

In this interview Pierre Novellie talks about his new show, what he likes and dislikes about the Edinburgh festival, the funniest thing that's happened to him since he started performing, and how he envies certain elements of the American comedy scene.

Comedy To Watch, 19th July 2019

See Novellie, Hear Novellie, Speak Novellie review

Novellie's likeable delivery style helps ensure intelligent and inventive arguments are easily digestible.

Angela Johnson, Entertainment Focus, 5th April 2019

Review: Punchy satire from Pierre Novellie

Classified as 'white other' and straddling both his UK and South African roots, satirist Pierre Novellie describes himself as 'dropping between the sofa cushions'. And this gives him a unique outlook; he's able to view the world through a slightly refreshing lens.

Hannah Foulds, Londonist, 5th April 2019

Pierre Novellie review

Itinerant satirist who divides and conquers.

Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 3rd April 2019

What are you going to do once the Fringe is over?

Now it's time to curl up and cry.

Chortle, 25th August 2018

Politics keeps providing for Edinburgh Fringe satirists

It's a laugh or cry situation, and comedians Lolly Jones, Pierre Novellie and Matt Forde are trying to ensure festival goers are laughing more than crying.

Rohan Banerjee, The New Statesman, 23rd August 2018

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