Nicola Brown: Space Invaders
Join sharp-witted New Zealand comedian Nicola Brown for a hilarious, award-winning odyssey featuring giant crocheted organs, pelvic pandemonium, and romance scammers who’ve failed to notice how gay she is.
Bold, honest and uplifting, this is comedy for anyone whose body (or inbox) has ever gone rogue. Part stand-up, part social commentary, ‘Space Invaders’ boldly goes where no comedian has gone before - inner space - to expose the absurdity, beauty and chaos of modern life. Prepare to be (pelvic) floored.
Awards:
Outstanding Comedy & TAHI Festival Outstanding Solo Performance - Auckland Fringe 2024
Tour-Ready Award – Dunedin Fringe 2024
"Profoundly funny and profoundly significant." Theatreview
“An intimate, brilliant comedy hour that might just save your life.” Flat City Field Notes
A tactile tour of the props will take place on a date to be confirmed.
Reviews & Fringe Feed Reacts
Yes, she is standing up, and yes, she is very funny. But make no mistake, this is therapy – social therapy. - James Redwood, Theatreview
Brown knows exactly what she’s doing, and it’s a joy to be along for the ride. - Art Murmurs
Nicola Brown had us cackling in our seats and cheering her on from the very first minute. - Jordon Jones, Backstage Christchurch
Brown’s show is on par with her contemporaries like Hannah Gadsby and Pax Assadi, carefully combining comedy with social advocacy. - Reuben Crimp, Theatreview
An intimate, brilliant comedy hour that might just save your life. - Erin Harrington, Flat City Field Notes
Presented by: Nicola Brown
Dr Nicola Brown is a clinical psychologist, writer, and award-winning comedian from Ōtepoti Dunedin, Aotearoa New Zealand. With 30 years in women’s health and a PhD in medical education, she brings rare depth and razor-sharp wit to her solo show 'Space Invaders'. Blending hilarity and storytelling, crochet and social commentary, Nicola turns the taboo into laughter and the awkward into art. She’s performed to sold-out crowds and rave reviews across Aotearoa, and now takes her work further afield - fearless, frank and full of surprises. Deeply relatable, wickedly funny, and never afraid to endearingly overshare in the name of comedy.
Winner:
Outstanding Comedy Award – Auckland Fringe 2024
TAHI Festival Solo Performance Award – Auckland Fringe 2024
Tour-Ready Award - Dunedin Fringe 2024
Sessions
Ticket Prices
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1 Venue
Gallery at The Howling Owl
The Howling Owl, 10 Vaughan Pl, Adelaide, Kaurna
- The only access to this space is via steps/stairs.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & Warnings
Please note
Medical and surgical references
Accessibility
- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area