Sashi Perera – Pear Tree

Sashi's surname – Perera – means pear tree in Portuguese. You won't believe how mad Portugal gets if you mention why it's a super common name in Sri Lanka hehe. Pear Tree is a stand up comedy show about pear-shaped events between Sri Lanka and Australia. It's about family, love, homes, knives and cats – spliced with a bit of geopolitics and singing. Sashi is a Sri Lankan Australian comedian, writer and recovering lawyer, one of Australia's fastest rising comedians, known for her sharp wit, unique tales and bizarre insights.