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.
7 / 10
I had high hopes for Invasive Species given the huge publicity pumped into it - I was excited for a gritty, “75-minute thrill ride” as advertised. Unfortunately, I didn’t come out of the show feeling changed - and with little connection to the characters on stage. It ended up being a 95-minute steady visual feast with little nuggets of wonder from the incredible talent on stage.
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!
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.
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!
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!
