Invasive Species
Closing: October 03, 2025Invasive Species - 2025 West End History , Info & More
King's Head Theatre
115 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1QN London
Invasive Species is a dark comedy and true story about Maia, an immigrant actor who will stop at nothing to achieve her dream of being in the American movies, even if that means having to act her way out of a youth psychiatric ward.
After being named one of the best cultural works of the year by The Hollywood Reporter and racking up more than 17 million views on TikTok, the New York cult hit invades London this autumn for a strictly limited 5-week run.
Invasive Species - 2025 - West End Cast
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‘Invasive Species’ review – Argentinian actor’s tonally inconsistent American dream
4 / 10
There’s no denying, of course, that Novi’s acting career being curtailed by an unintentional stay in a youth psychiatric hospital is a unique and unusual premise – even more so when it’s a true story – but when the comedy is tailored to a very specific and knowledgeable audience, and what remains after that is a jumbled narrative and message, then this play sadly fails to generate much of a buzz.
Review: INVASIVE SPECIES, King's Head Theatre
7 / 10
There are several different successful shows embedded within this one structure. Not every strand lands with equal power, but together they form a fascinatingly complex portrait of ambition and the hidden costs of chasing a dream in an industry that proclaims inclusivity while quietly reinforcing bias.
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INVASIVE SPECIES Sets New Box Office Records at King's Head Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 25, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 25, 2025
Maia Novi’s semi-autobiographical dark comedy Invasive Species has set new box office records for the ‘Main House Later’ performance slot at King’s Head Theatre. Learn more!
Review Roundup: INVASIVE SPECIES Opens at King's Head Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 9, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 9, 2025
See what the critics are saying about Maia Novi’s Invasive Species at King's Head Theatre! Read the reviews for the West End debut of this show in BroadwayWorld's review roundup.
Photos: INVASIVE SPECIES Opens at King's Head Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 8, 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 8, 2025
You can now get a first look at opening night photos of the UK première of Maia Novi's semi-autobiographical play Invasive Species. Check out photos here!
Maia Novi's INVASIVE SPECIES Will Make its UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2025
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2025
Following its critically acclaimed Off-Broadway run, Folk Productions has announced the UK première of Maia Novi's semi-autobiographical play Invasive Species. Learn more here!
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