Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club is set to bring laughter, reflection, and a sense of community to audiences across the nation.
New Zealand has a proud tradition of road trips, from the iconic Goodbye Pork Pie to Frickin Dangerous Bro On the Road and NZ Today.
Now, it’s time for two women to take the wheel in a groundbreaking new comedy docuseries – Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club.
Starring Billy T James award-winning comedians Brynley Stent and Kura Forrester, Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club is a modern-day cross-country quest for love. The duo will travel nationwide, exploring various community and demographic dating dynamics.
Known for their strong comedic chemistry and sharp wit, they also bring a deep sense of empathy and curiosity to their journey, offering both humour and insight into the lives of those they encounter.
“Bryn and Ku are two of the best comedy talent in the country, and it is wild that they haven’t led their own series before now,” said Sophie Dowson, General Manager of The Spinoff.
“Our team has loved working together to capture the authentic comedy alongside the honest reality of what it is to be single in New Zealand, an extremely relatable topic that we hope makes our audience feel seen and empowered.”
Fleeing Auckland for greener pastures, they begin their journey in Brynley’s hometown of Christchurch, where a singles event, the Roll For Romance games night, a social running club, and a small-town Ball force them to meet people outside of their usual circles.
Then, heading further south to Dunedin, a night of partying with students reveals some wholesome truths amid the endless beer funnels.
At the bottom of the country in Rakiura, the pair mingle with the locals living and loving in one of our most isolated communities, where the Tinder options are minimal, but the need for human connection remains.
Thankfully, there are slightly better odds for them in Kura’s hometown of Pōneke, where they both bring down their walls, wear their hearts on their sleeves, and bravely head out on first dates.
Making one final stop in Thames, Bryn and Ku meet some older community members who have found love later in life or are contented with being alone. As they settle back into their regular lives, they reflect on the journey and how the love they were looking for may have been there all along.
While the series is firmly rooted in comedy, it doesn’t shy away from addressing serious issues. At its heart, Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club highlights the loneliness crisis exacerbated by the pandemic.
Recent studies have revealed troubling statistics: approximately ten percent of people in New Zealand over 65 report feeling lonely all or most of the time, rising to 50 percent among those over 80.
A 2022 study also highlighted a higher prevalence of loneliness among older Māori (39.8 percent) compared to non-Māori (28.1 percent).
The show aims to highlight these pressing issues while offering a humorous and heartfelt look at the world of love and connection in contemporary Aotearoa.
Hex Work Productions produces the series for The Spinoff, made with the support of NZ On Air.
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