First Things First by Derek Benfield

Director: Sonya Solomou

Dates: November 20 to December 8, 2024

This classic English comedy sees Pete and Jessica’s once-happy marriage taking a mysterious and tragic turn when she vanishes during a mountain climbing holiday.

Forced to move on with his life, Pete remarries hopeless romantic Sarah, and settles into his new life with his loyal best friend, George, by his side.

When George arrives with the unexpected news that Jessica is still alive, not killed in an accident as they had assumed, a web of lies quickly forms forcing Pete and George into increasingly hilarious situations.

This play is full of laugh-out-loud surprises, twists and turns, and one too many wives. Pete and George must navigate through an uproarious series of events and missteps to untangle their complicated relationships. Can they manage to keep the truth concealed from both wives and Sarah’s formidable mother, and prevent everything from spiralling into chaos?

Running time

Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes including a 20 minute interval (subject to change).

Opening Night

Come along at 7:30pm on Wednesday 20 November to help us celebrate opening night and to enjoy complimentary refreshments before the show.

Ticket Prices

$32 (full), $27 (concession)
Group Concessions 10+: $27
Special discounts for large groups over 20 – contact info@mrt.org.au for more details

Season Tickets

A Season Ticket Package or Voucher is the best value way of seeing our performances. Find out more here.

Bookings

Bookings for individual tickets are available for each play from the advertised date 2 months before opening - online, on 4933 2766 (Noon – 8pm, Mon – Fri), or email taz@taztix.com.au with MRT as the subject.

Maitland Repertory Theatre

Community theatre in Maitland since 1947

First Things First

Where love and marriage become hilariously complicated.