From the moment the curtain lifted at the Arts Theatre, the audience was in for a delightful ride. Therry Theatre’s production of I Do, I Do, I Do, directed by Sue Wylie, comes alive with great pace, sharp comic timing and infectious energy. The stage bursts open with wit, warmth and wonderfully controlled chaos, delivering a highly polished, laugh-a-minute theatrical performance that left the audience beaming from start to finish.
Based on Robin Hawdon’s delightfully tangled comedy of romance, mismatched expectations and wedding-day panic, this production leans fully into the farce while maintaining a grounded charm that makes every moment resonate. The result? A show that sparkles with energy, personality and honest heart.
At the centre of this whirlwind is seasoned performer Helen Geoffreys as Ann, the elegant mother-figure and linchpin of chaos and control. Her portrayal is beautifully layered—poised, witty, patient and exasperated—she holds the stage with effortless command. She deftly balances Ann’s dignified exterior with the growing mayhem of her family’s matrimonial misadventures, bringing genuine warmth to the humour to the character.
That said, this is far from a one-woman triumph. Paul Pacillo as Jamie, Laura Lines as Holly (stepping in two weeks before opening night – quite the achievement), Jess Corrie as the very conflicted Diana, Stephen Bills as Geoff and Tom Tassone as Tom were all uniformly strong, with each performer demonstrating a wonderfully consistent ‘posh’ high society accent, crisp delivery and fabulous comedic rhythm. The chemistry is seamless; the actors bounce off each other with precision, enhancing every misunderstanding. Nothing feels rushed, nothing drags, and each joke lands exactly where it should.
The production’s pacing is exceptional—bright, buoyant and confidently sustained. Physical comedy is used cleverly and sparingly, ensuring that character and intention always lead the humour. The comedic timing was on point making the laughed out loud moments genuine, whether through a misunderstanding, a revealing glance or the inevitable romantic entanglement. Complementing the action happening within, the living-room setting was both elegant and functional with the furnishings and space feeling warm and ‘lived-in’.
Above all, this production is simply fun capturing the spirit of Hawdon’s premise of “one bride, three grooms, and a tangled web of misunderstandings”. The experience felt celebratory and full of heart making Therry Theatre’s production of I Do I Do I Do a sparkling success—smartly directed, beautifully performed and overflowing with charm and comedic excellence. For anyone looking for a fun, laugh-out-loud, heart-warming theatre performance, this one comes highly recommended. A joyous, laugh-out-loud triumph.
To book tickets to I Do, I Do, I Do, please visit https://therry.org.au/.
