Noel rose to prominence as a member of the hugely successful pop group Hear’Say, achieving multiple Top 10 hits and performing on arena tours across the UK. Returning to his first passion, musical theatre, he has since established himself as one of the UK’s leading men, starring in a wide range of major West End productions.
His extensive theatre credits include leading roles in We Will Rock You, Grease, Fame, Flashdance, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Rock of Ages, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and School of Rock.
Alongside his stage career, Noel has enjoyed considerable success on screen. He appeared as series regular Neil in the BBC drama Ordinary Lies, and his television credits also include Years and Years, the acclaimed Russell T Davies drama for the BBC.
Internationally, Noel originated the role of Seamus O’Rourke in the world premiere of Tiger Bay with Cape Town Opera in South Africa, before bringing the production to his home city of Cardiff for a run at the prestigious Welsh Millennium Centre.
Recent Off-West End work includes originating the roles of Mike in But I’m a Cheerleader and Donovan in Luke Sheppard’s new musical In Dreams.
A passionate educator and director, Noel is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of performers, sharing his wealth of industry experience and first-hand expertise. His recent directing credits include Legally Blonde and Fame the Musical for Wilkes Academy.
