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Ross Noble gets kidney infection
Comic forced to cancel tour shows
Ross Noble has been forced to reschedule a string of tour dates after picking up a kidney infection.
The 48-year-old comic is currently touring his new live show, Cranium of Curiosities, in Australia, but broke the news of his illness on social media.
He shared a photo of himself in hospital cannula in his hand as he explained that he's had to cancel upcoming performances on doctor’s orders.
Noble wrote: 'I couldn't be more gutted to have to make this post.
‘First up I am sorry for messing any of you around and second I am doing fine and recovering as best I can.
'In all my years of touring I can count on one hand the number of shows I have had to postpone due to illness. The show must go on and I am usually able to power through. Sadly this time I have been told by the doctor not to.'
'It is with deep regret I am having to reschedule my next few shows. I got what I thought was a regular sickness but to cut a long story short I am in hospital fighting off a bastard of a kidney infection. I will return recovered and ready to go asap.’
Tickets will be valid for rescheduled shows, or refunded. Venues will contact fans to make arrangements.
Noble signed off with: 'Thank you for your understanding and I will see you in no time fighting fit and back at it.’
Fellow comic Dave Hughes joked: This feels like a compo claim.’
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Published: 28 Apr 2025
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Products
DVD (2013)
Ross Noble: Mindblender
DVD (2012)
Ross Noble: Nonsensory Overload
DVD (2011)
Ross Noble: Headspace Cowboy
DVD (2010)
Ross Noble: Things
DVD (2010)
Ross Noble's Australian Trip
DVD (2009)
Ross Noble: Nobleism
DVD (2006)
Ross Noble: Randomist
Past Shows
Tour
2017 - Ross Noble - El Hablador
2025 - Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities
2005 - Ross Noble: Fizzy Logic
2022 - Ross Noble: Jibber Jabber Jamboree
2011 - Ross Noble: Mindblender
2009 - Ross Noble: Nonsensory Overload
2003 - Ross Noble: Noodlemeister tour
2013 - Ross Noble: Tangentleman
2002 - Ross Noble: Unrealtime tour
Agent
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