Bryn & Ku’s road trip quest for love

Bryn & Ku’s Singles Club is a new docuseries that see two comedians travelling across Aotearoa on a quest for love.

Aotearoa 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 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 across Aotearoa, exploring dating dynamics within various communities and demographics, bringing with them their strong comedic chemistry, sharp wit, a deep sense of empathy and curiosity.

Deeply relatable

Sophie Dowson, General Manager of The Spinoff says, “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. Our team has loved working together to capture the authentic comedy alongside the honest reality of what it is to be single in Aotearoa – an extremely relatable topic that we hope makes our audience feel seen and empowered.”

Fleeing Tāmaki Makaurau for greener pastures, they begin their journey in Brynley’s hometown of Ōtautahi, 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 Ōtepoti, 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’s 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 themselves.

One final stop

Making one final stop in Thames, Bryn and Ku meet some older members in the community who have found love later in life, or contentment in 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 shines a light on the loneliness crisis exacerbated by the pandemic.

Recent studies have revealed troubling statistics: approximately 10% of people in Aotearoa over the age of 65 report feeling lonely all or most of the time, with that figure rising to 50% among those over 80. A 2022 study also highlighted a higher prevalence of loneliness among older Māori (39.8%) compared to non-Māori (28.1%).

The show aims to highlight these pressing issues while also offering a humorous and heartfelt look at the world of love and connection in contemporary Aotearoa.

The series is produced by Hex Work Productions for The Spinoff and is made with the support of NZ On Air.

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