10 First Dates — Award-Winning Play

After a 25-year marriage, Maggie dives back into dating, navigating red flags and hilarious disasters as she rediscovers her independence. Join us for a night of laughter at 21ten Theatre in Portland! First, a hilarious curtain-raiser improv performance by The Improvateurs. Grab a refreshment at concessions, then buckle up for a delightful romp with Maggie through her 10 First Dates. This award-winning one-act comedy comes to Portland all the way from London, England! ABOUT THE PLAY After 25 years of marriage, Maggie finds herself newly single and thrown into the chaotic world of modern dating. Armed with nothing but a martini and a sense of humor, she endures 10 wildly different first dates, from a narcissistic influencer to a spiritual guru who won’t stop trying to balance her chakras. As Maggie faces the absurd realities of dating apps, mismatched personalities, and midlife crises, she begins to realize that finding love is more complicated than she ever imagined. Written by Christine Rose Directed by Samm Hill CAST Nina Fry plays MAGGIE, the recent divorcée looking for new love Lauren Hall plays ALL TEN MEN, showcasing her talent as she switches personalities right before your eyes! AWARDS London Pub Theatres' Festival Fave Award Winner, 2026 London Pub Theatres' Standing Ovation Award Nominee for Best Play, 2026 4-STAR REVIEWS ‘Fast-paced and funny’ ~London Pub Theatres Magazine ‘The writing is insightful and also very funny’ ~My View From the Stalls AUDIENCE REACTIONS “Loved the show! It was so touching and relevant!” “The performances were brilliant!” “It’s the best play I’ve seen in ages. Seriously.” “It was wonderful! I enjoyed it so much.” “Fantastic show!” ”Very funny and a great atmosphere.” ”It was superb.” ”I genuinely loved the play.” Content note: Adult themes, profanity, references to sexual violence, and a brief scene depicting sexual misconduct.