Noel Fielding
Date Of Birth: 1973
Although primarily known as one half of The Boosh with Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding has also maintained an independent career as a stand-up.
He has appeared at Montreal's Just For Laughs festival in 1998, and made stand-up appearances on Channel 4 and Five before finding success with The Boosh.
The double-act made their debut at the 1998 Edinburgh and Sydney festivals, earning them the Perrier best newcomer award, and returned to Edinburgh in 1999, when they were nominated for the main award, 2000 and 2001. The 2000 show, Autoboosh, won the equivalent Barry award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
The Boosh was picked up by Radio4 in 2001 for a series which won the first and only Douglas Adams Award for Innovative Comedy Writing. The show transferred to BBC Three for two series in 2004 and 2005, giving them a cult success that enabled them to embark on a major nationwide tour in 2006.
For his solo work, he won the Time Out Award for Outstanding Achievement in Comedy, while his first live solo show Voodoo Hedgehog was nominated for the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 2002.
His TV performances as an actor include The IT Crowd, Nathan Barley and Garth Marenghi's Darkplace – all for Channel 4.
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Original Review:
When it comes to comedy, Fielding is in a world of his own. It's a magical fairy world occupied by men with back-to-front ram's legs, and always-looking silver-grey monkeys and ruled by the power of the word 'oblong' - but it's a world nonetheless.
If these ramblings sounds a bit foppish and fey, well they are, but Fielding certainly excels at them; expertly building on the foundations laid by other surreal comics to create a style all of his own.
His attention to detail, and crafted delivery bring out the best of the flighty material, and he radiates a winning air of excited bewilderment. His quirky 'indie rocker' good looks can't do any harm, either.
Sometimes there's not much substance to his imaginings - slipping into the lazy surrealist's shortcut of simply juxtaposing unrelated idea - while those routines with at least one toe in observational reality prove the most effective.
But his is a very, very stylish comic, offering a truly delightful set for those prepared to be bewitched by his charisma, charm, and genuinely warm-hearted humour.
Date of review: Oct 2003News
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Michael Monkhouse - 12/11/2010
So people are crticising Noel? Well you co-write a series as good as Boosh! The man's a genius.
Mr Unhappy Oblong Pants - 24/11/2009
Noel you have seriously, seriously let us all down my friend. We do not believe you didn't know the tickets had gone on sale for your solo tour and the Boosh film had better be bloody marvellous if you want to get out of this one with your rep intact. The World awaits..
Darren - 02/10/2009
Oh my giddy antelope socks! Fielding in a one man show taking in the North! How very retro!
Joan - 19/03/2009
Saw Noel at a fundraiser in N7 last nite where he was headlining. Sadly the first few rows were packed full of dead-eyed fan girls who slightly ruined his set for the majority of the audience or anyone who wasn’t a Boosh obsessive. If, as he said himself on stage, Noel has not done stand up for over a year then I can see why! Despite powerhouse charm and an unexpectedly vulnerable stage persona Noel’s various vocal characters were often drowned out by the fan girls' squiffy demands for Boosh references and his attention. If Noel can learn to subdue them without pandering to their catcalls then the rest of us could well be drawn into his strange and often surreal flights of fancy featuring confused moths trapped in greenhouses and maverick New York cops just 1 inch high being usurped by those even smaller. I hope he gains enough confidence to continue his often very amusing tales without just dropping off midflow to engage the fan girls in banal conversations during his set. Highlights for us were bizarre yet emotionally involving tales of odd woodland creatures, such as silver grey monkeys always looking backwards and the Lord of the Marsh’s forlorn search for a non bestial bride to marry on the morrow, despite his handicap of backwards rams legs. A rough diamond let down by his apparent need for affirmation from the devoted, Noel let himself down a little last night, perhaps through nerves? Happily there remained enough great lines to make us keen to see him do stand up again.
Darren Smith, Liverpool - 07/01/2009
Coming across Noel Fielding is like finding a minute child made of golden light, playing many homemade instruments while living in a rainbow coloured half shell! He is a magnificent, sharp and sparkly omnipresence radiating an undying, never ending splendour all on his own, anytime, anywhere, anyplace or what have you. I love Noel, like a brother would love his own brother, or like a child would love his very own collection of ladder-coins perhaps?
Elena - 15/06/2008
Very very funny, some improv which was amazing. However, if you look at past gigs, its very similar. A lot of his stand up has been seen before.
sarah - 28/04/2008
Noel Fielding isn't only one of the UK's greatest comedians but he's also unique. I don't think I've ever been to a gig quite like his, Some comedians will talk about their life and make jokes about it, Noel's gig included him running around pretending to be a moth and telling stories of when he was a quirky detective only 1inch high. Noel is genius, he's so individual and that's the great thing about him.
Jessica - 24/03/2008
He could be brilliant, but he's far too bullied by the hoards of Boosh fans that turn up to his gigs, meaning you'll have heard everything he has to say on You Tube, because when he finally throws in some (hilarious and slightly riskier) new material, it gets a lukewarm reception and people shout for old jokes or worse 'crimps' from the Boosh and when he refuses it's met with the terse response of 'Julian would'. It's a shame, because if he was braver and just gave two fingers to them he'd be an amazing comic. And he irritatingly fiddles with his hair non-stop, I'm wasn't sure if it was supposed to be coquettish or just nervous.
Jen - 05/03/2008
Absolutely amazing, can't wait to see the Boosh live in October but find Noel's stand up equally witty and natural. absolutely amazing in every way! He's a genius and so is the Boosh, both of which have entertained me for hours upon end and had me in fits of laughter. All three NME Awards are well deserved. well done the Mighty Boosh for best TV show and well done Noel for Sexiest Man and Best Dressed.
Leah - 23/02/2008
Ah Noel Fielding is a genius. Loving that he's doing more gigs lately and doing my best to catch as many as possible. His interaction with the audience makes for some amazing improv which proves that he is one talented dude. His jokes are now classics and are never told the same way twice.rnHe's also really nice. Catch him live if you can.
Pelican - 05/12/2007
People! Noel is the funniest comedian ever, he was ill at the WSPA gig give him a break, if you think Julian Barratt is funnier you have obviously never seen Noel live. Don't think being ill is a reason for him to go down in your estimations. He is not full of himself, that is his character Barratt looks good without Noel's help anyway. They are in a league of their own!
slug - 20/11/2007
Is it just me or did he come across a little full of himself in the first episodes of Season 3 Mighty Boosh? It makes Howard look really cool lol.
Beth O'Connor - 30/03/2007
I was so gutted when he didn't show up. I travelled from Birmingham just to see him and was so disappointed. But, I did get to see him at the Royal Albert Hall with Russell Brand 2 nights ago and he has certainly redeemed himself! It was a great night!
just me! - 06/03/2007
Noel is brilliant, really wish i could see him and russell brand at the Royal Albert Hall. Shame about the WSPA gig, only dont be so harsh! He's allowed to miss things sometimes, don't we all? He's brilliant, keep it up!!
FutureMrsNoir - 07/02/2007
I know what you all mean. Cried into my beer all night about the lack of Noel at WSPA (and not even an excuse from Russell Brand). Still going to see them at the Royal Albert Hall though. It\'s called Russell Brand and Noel Fielding present an evening of comedy - so hopefully one of them will show up!
carrie-jane anderson - 01/02/2007
Im so glad others out there feel the same, me and my friend had double devastation as we was under the impression Russell Brand would be at the WSPCA beenfit too. It's such a shame as he is a marvel but you have to be professional in this business as people won't ask to work with you again and there was a good line up so he could of done with the networking. We still all know we will go and see him again though haha!!
Honey - 27/01/2007
Whenever I see him around he caught up in the new fame bubble. Julian is more down to earth, humble and has little ego.
Casper - 25/01/2007
Noel is by far my favourite comedian of all time but I was insanely gutted about his no-show at the WSPA, I travelled 200 hundred miles from Leeds to see him specifically and had nowhere to sleep in London so yeah, I was devastated.
Katie - 25/01/2007
Yeah, he's seriously gone down in my estimations since bailing out on the WSPA charity gig, unfortunately.
lola - 24/01/2007
Really upsetting, I agree, that he didn't turn up to the WSPCA gig. He was the only reason I went. He's usually so brilliant and it really upset me that he just cancelled and no one was told until they got there. Other than this, he is amazing
Laura Eyre - 24/01/2007
Where the hell was Noel at the WSPA gig? Ill my eye! I was gutted! only went to see him!
running out of patience - 22/01/2007
Are there any male reviewers in the house? I am a fan but he didn't turn up at WSPA gig and left lame excuse on host Robin Ince's phone. I was ill too but turned up. He is these days either late or a 'no show'. Not good.
Joely - 19/01/2007
Noel Fielding is an absolute legend!He is stylish, gorgeous and adds that extra spark to The Mighty Boosh with humour, charisma and znay attitude to life.
sophiee - 12/01/2007
He is the best comedian EVER. i love him!
Misty Melissa - 18/12/2006
Noel Fielding is a beautiful performer, but I've also seen his groupie-audience almost ruin his performance by simply begging for Boosh punch lines as well as photo, phone number and YouTubeopportunities. I was harassed by fans just by chatting with him for ten minutes. Probably the same people who write on MySpace how fabulous it is to have breathed the same air as him. I had never seen Fielding before and was taken aback at the more obsessive groupies. It’s as if they expect the Boosh and not Noel Fielding 'stand up comedian' (as great as the Boosh team are). I couldn’t see half the act from flashing cameras and waving mobile phones. Oh well I guess that’s the downside of Boosh success. Maybe he should just turn up at a gig on a whim to avoid this kind of situation. He probably wants to be left alone and just enjoy the night as it should be, few beers, a bit of magic and a laugh with new and old friends. Fielding has a wonderful stage presence and magic. I hope the hecklers give Noel some room to do his magical non Boosh gig and some space...as opposed to delirious groupie mayhem.
Robin Edward - 18/12/2006
For well known performers, playing grass-roots gigs is an opportunity. It's a chance to get back to basics, sure; to let your fan base know you've still got your feet on the ground, of course; but most importantly for the forward thinking, it's a chance to test out new material before breaking it on a wider audience. Last week in Colliers Wood, on what is very close to home turf, one half of the Boosh partnership missed all of those chances. Blame is born primarily by the unfortunate timing of the gig: the night before, the Great British public were treated to the sight of an award-less Fielding swigging his beer bottle between sentences, trading inanities with American mess, Courtney Love. No matter: with a third series of the Boosh in the offing, the BBC having finally realised a deserved cult status just in the nick of time, so he's entitled to party it up. Unfortunately it seems the party lasted until the next evening, and he made sure we knew it. Yes, you've been up all night. Yes, we've heard of Courtney. Just listen to the awkward shuffling of feet every time you mention her. Now can we just move on please? Credit where it\'s due: Fielding's lighthearted charm was intact as he breezed into a set via off-the-cuff musings with some of his regular attendees. It was a bright and promising start: this is what we came to see. Unfortunately, the set then lurched into one of its stop-start sections: what was he saying again? He's forgotten: been up all night, you know. Pretty tired. Vince Noir? No sorry love, he's dead. It doesn't help, at moments like this, to have a devoted fanbase who feel they know your set better than you do. Noel became, to some extent, a victim of his own cult status: trying to rattle off a set clearly isn't in his nature, but any real improvisation was stifled by the twin factors of a gently "helpful" hardcore audience and a performer clearly not at the peak his game, trying to keep a set on track. Had he planned trying out any new standup material, that was now out of the window. Boosh voices, six-year-old standup routines: that'll see me through. There was a lot to be said for this show, naturally. Fielding is a consummate and professional performer: his world is nothing if not inspired, and there were real gems, moments when that shone through his bleary-eyed fug. But as if he sensed a below-average performance, instead of leaving well enough alone, he stayed on the stage for twice the expected time, inadvisedly rambling into some of his more complicated routines, losing his way ... lightly amusing, but hardly the Noel Fielding his fans love and - advisedly or not - feel they know.
Maggie - 12/09/2006
Noel Fielding has his charms but Julian Barratt is definately the funnier of the duo.
Melissa - 03/09/2006
Love the magic and energy he brings to the stage. I hope we see a lot more of him in years to come.
Caelan, SK Canada - 30/08/2006
Absolutely divine surrealist British humour. Fielding is absolutely the most gifted comedian and is perfectly paired with Barrett. The Boosh is the best comedy series in a long while. Please, CBC, pick up this show so Canadians can have a real comedy to watch.
Eleanor - 27/08/2006
The funniest comedy is with Noel.You cant get any funnier than that.Having got both series of the Mighty Boosh.I cant wait to see more comedy from him
Alf - 01/08/2006
He's got style, he's hysterical and brings real comedy to life
Ryan Canavan - 26/07/2006
Just got into the Boosh here in Oz. Wish it was easier to see. We have trouble getting the episodes but got to love it. Funny as hell
Lucy - 24/05/2006
Effortlessly brilliant and modestly hilarious. He has a lyrical fluency and a literary spark.
Amy H - 06/05/2006
I've seen his standup shows absolutely ruined by idiots in the crowd who are labouring under the misapprehension that they are funnier that him, or that he owes them something simply because they are hollering for catchphrases and punchlines. Which is a shame, because Noel has a wonderful amiable stage presence, and his elaborate flights of fancy are superbly constructed when not sabotaged by 'fans'. He deserves every success, but he doesn't deserve to be heckled by morons who are desperate for his attention.
Elly - 05/05/2006
I saw Noel a few years back at the Hen & Chickens, then at the Edinburgh Festival and more recently on the Mighty Boosh tour (twice)and the novelty of the duo never wears thin.. He (and Julian Barratt) are comedy geniuses, they are original and unique and Noel has the timing of a true comic great. There is no better comedy on offer at the moment I hope that their increasing and success of their recent tour forces the BBC to give the Boosh some better treatment for the third series. However I desperatly hope that they don't ruin it by making it to mainstream - because i think the world of Boosh is just great as it is.
Lily - 26/04/2006
One word… genius
Lisa Grzesiczek - 19/04/2006
Noel is a comic genius. His delivery has a boyish charm yet his timing is that of a true comic don. If you don't get it, them you might as weel sew up your eyelids and chop of your ears 'cause you'll never experience anything funnier in your life
Lucie - 16/04/2006
Saw the Almighty Kickass Boosh last night in Bristol, my stomach still hurts from laughing so much! Noel and Julian are fantastic
Bobo Jones - 05/04/2006
Caught The Boosh in Newcastle last month and it was the tits. Noel and Julian's timing and handling of the crowd was the best I have ever seen. Stunning stuff.
James G - 03/04/2006
Went to see The Boosh live at Hammersmith on Saturday . Had a great time and the live show was every bit as enjoyable as the tv series, in fact it was better. Nice to belly laugh consistently for a couple of hours, the comedy is nearer 'the mark' without the threat of TV censorship so I liked it all the more
Charl B - 20/03/2006
Noel Fielding is amazing! Hes very funny and has his own unique style. I love him and The Mighty Boosh. Outstanding
PinkyCustard - 04/03/2006
A comic genius. Him and Julian Barratt are the perfect double act.
Lucyfer - 02/03/2006
The Mighty Boosh is pure comedy brilliance, and everyone involved in it is a certified genius! However, in live performance Noel steals the show with his ridiculously amazing performance skills, with hilarious characterisation and spot-on cheeky timing.
Jackson - 24/02/2006
Noel is a fantastic stand-up. Saw him a few years ago losing his Ferrero Rocher and entertaining us with Zip Hop. Now he's set for mega-stardom and omnipotence as the Mighty Boosh gets a strong hold of the student population. Where do you go from here Noel?
Jaz - 24/02/2006
Here's to Noel and the Mighty Boosh! I saw these guys live on Wednesday and they totally blew me away! No matter who Noel plays, he always brings that spark of genius to each character
Cal - 20/02/2006
As random as being caressed with a natural yoghurt... It doesn't get much better than this
Charles Thomson - 07/02/2006
Absolutely dire. Seems to be under the impression that as long as what he says makes little to no sense then it is automatically funny. Pointless character sketches are dropped into the middle of the act which bare no relevance to the rest of the set. Also has an irritating tendency to break into an American accent for no apparent reason.
S - 13/01/2006
The Mighty Boosh is without doubt the best and most original comedy in ages! Here's hoping for a third series!
Rosie - 13/01/2006
Gorgeous in every way! I ve loved Noel ever since I first saw the spectacular, brilliantly scripted Mighty Boosh on TV last year, which quickly became my favourite show with its lovable characters and fantastic songs.
Laura Jane Ward - 05/01/2006
Absolutely amazing in every way.
- 26/12/2005
Forget all the rest, Mighty Boosh just gets funnier everytime you watch it- and I mean even after a dozen times per episode - you start to notice little "quirks" and hidden jokes that follow on through the whole series.- His performances as Old Gregg - Half Fish / Half Man Funketeer, and as the Green Cockney Psycho Hitcher, or even as the Flamin' Spirit of Jazz is comedy genius unparalled. He is Yin to Julan Barrett's Yang. Has me, and whoever's watching it with me, in tearful stiches of hilarity.
Sara - 19/12/2005
Noel is amazing! Genius comedian. Has me in stitches.
Miles - 23/11/2005
I am from West Virginia, USA and just recently caught the act of Mr. Fielding and Mr. Barrett in 'The Mighty Boosh'. At first, I was like "What the 'H' is this?" But soon realized that I could NOT take my eyes off of it! Yes, British and American humor differ greatly but I found this show so refreshing and uplifting and I absolutely love the bantering betwix the twain. They Really listen to each other while performing. I am now spreading the news to all of America to watch this show. Absolutely ingenious and fabulous to boot
Lulia - 18/11/2005
I simply fell in love with his originality and wit
Theresa - 06/11/2005
I've seen him twice in two weeks and he had me in fits of laughter both times. He handled a very irritating heckler brilliantly.
anya - 26/10/2005
Noel Fielding, what a talent! Love the writing on the Mighty Boosh, the sets and the ideas, as surreal as the Young Ones was in its day T
Katey - 11/10/2005
I feel I am rapildy developing an obsession for the lovely Noel. He is magic indeed, his comedy is pure escapism, such a change to alot of the pap around at the moment.
Brady - 01/10/2005
My favourite comedian by far - love the wicked little grins he does when you just know he's seeking out a point to jump in and say something random but hilarious. I'll never stop laughing as long as the Boosh lives
Tom Porter - 22/09/2005
When he can be bothered, Fielding's among the best I've seen, but I've also seen him let himself down through simply not having anything new to say and I've seen his groupie-audience ruin his performance by simply baying for old punchlines until he gives him them (as he shouldn't). You can get the feeling that if you don't know him already, it's too late--the show's almost all pitched at the (highly irritating) initiated.
Helen - 31/08/2005
I was scared shitless at first but soon fell in love with his attitude
- 23/08/2005
Noel's performances have you living in a spectacular dream from begining to end. His classic creations are the best i've ever seen, especially the jelly fox! I hope his energetic flow of creativity never runs out
Aimee - 11/08/2005
The Mighty Boosh is wonderful, Noel is incredibly funny and just a touch gorgeous...All adds up to one hell of a good performer
Sarah - 20/06/2005
Words can't express how much I love Noel Fielding. He's totally magical.
Lizz - 19/05/2005
His surrealism so brilliant and creative that you actually believe his weird imaginings are true! I've been transfixed since I first heard The Mighty Boosh. Great stuff
Dave - 12/05/2005
Noel Fielding is without doubt the funniest comedian to ever grace a stage - and as for the Mighty Boosh, there has never been such comedy genius.
Chicken - 11/05/2005
Noel is a genius. It's so nice to see comedy that doesn't have to laugh at other people's misfortune for a change...well, unless they're men with Weetabix for hands
Helen - 05/05/2005
Absolutely fandabbydozy. Best comedy in years. Can't praise it enough
Laura - 01/05/2005
He's awesome- totally original and hysterically random. Bordering on the dark side, he brings a new meaning to so many words. A pointy faced god.
Zinnia - 25/04/2005
Loved Mighty Boosh and slightly twisted monkey, very surreal and captivating
Ludachris - 19/04/2005
Best new comic since Eddie Izzard.
Charlotte - 04/03/2005
Noel is the awesome with the most twisted and surreal sense of humour.
Grace - 07/02/2005
He absolutely astounded me.He had this utterly magical charisma that constantly drew my eyes toward him. I loved the show for its very natural comedy.
Malcolm - 02/02/2005
Original, clever, and above all... hilarious
- 26/01/2005
Noel is a comedy god. stunning material expert delivery and a great hairstyle. Surely he'll be mainstream soon
Geno Stubbs - 07/01/2005
Genius.