Comedian Nicola Brown is kneeling beneath a large moon, wearing a white astronaut suit and juggling seven planets. She has an exasperated expression on her face and is surrounded by meteors.

Comedian Nicola Brown is standing and holding a microphone. She is wearing a white t-shirt and bright blue jacket. Behind her is a screen, with a picture of her wearing an astronaut suit and the words 'Space Invaders' in large font.

Three photos composed into a composite image. On the left is a suitcase of props, including a teddy bear dressed as a surgeon, a frisbee and crocheted pelvic organs. In the centre comedian Nicola Brown is tossing colourful crocheted organs into the audience. On the right, an audience member is cradling these crocheted items in their hands.

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.

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Comedy • Storytelling

New Zealand • Australian Premiere

: d/Deaf and/or Lived Experience of Disability Shows
: Fringe Fund Recipient

: Fri, 20 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
: 60 min to 65 min
: Gallery at The Howling Owl
: MA15+ (3 Warnings)
: $25 to $32
: All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction fee.

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Reviews

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

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

Duration: 60 min to 65 min

Fri 20 Feb: 7:45pm

Sat 21 Feb: 4:00pm, 7:45pm

Tue 24 Feb - Sat 28 Feb: 7:45pm

Ticket Prices

Full price: $25.00 to $32.00

Early Bird: $22.40

Fringe Member: $16.00 (2 ticket minimum)

Health Care Cardholder: $27.00

Senior: $27.00

Student: $27.00

Companion Card: $0.00

Midweek Treat: $20.00

Prices may not be available on all sessions

All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (some exceptions apply). Read more at Fees explained.

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

Detailed venue info and space accessibility

Suitability & Warnings

Content Rating: MA15+

Family Friendly: No

Coarse Language : Occasional, Strong

Sexual References : Occasional, Mild

Other Warnings: Mental Health

Please note

Medical and surgical references

Accessibility

: Audience members interact from the seated or standing area