Hearing the Name Pommie Funny Fillies conjures up an image of classic British comedy that instantly draws me in. The Gallery at Te Auaha is an intimate venue that feels friendly. I enter the space anticipating an evening of laughter after a long day of work. Luckily, I am not disappointed. As soon as Sajeela Kershi and Suzy Bennett appear they put the audience at ease.

A key feature of the show is the celebration of Kershi and Bennett’s differences, comparing Kershi’s Pakistani British upbringing to Bennetts ‘white’ upbringing. These moments cover everything from pancakes to airports. The Funny Fillies manage to keep the audience laughing throughout.

The duo’s dynamic is immediately apparent: Kershi is ‘the assertive one’ who once popped out for milk and ended up in a women’s march. Meanwhile, Bennet once found a caterpillar in her salad and rather than alerting the waiter, ate the salad anyway. This dynamic is a reoccurring theme in their friendship and manages to balance the pair out in an endearing way.

Kershi and Bennett are self-professed ‘women of a certain age’. Yet, though they acknowledge there are only a few young adults in the audience, I would not be surprised if their next shows manage to bring in more. All of their jokes are easy for me to understand (I am 24) and age is always brought up in a humorous relatable way. Kershi and Bennett may be ‘women of a certain age’, but it is clear that is another one of their strengths.

It feels as if I’m listening to my fun aunts tell stories. In addition, the older audience members I talk to after the show loved it. I feel as if I could comfortably attend it with my friends or my parents and they would all laugh just as hard as I did.

Pommie Funny Fillies is decidedly one of the highlights of my Fringe experience this year. It is silly, sardonic and relatable in a way that only British comedy can mange to be. This is definitely a must see show that everyone would enjoy.

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