Then Comes Love tells the story of Jane and John, two individuals who are both in relationships when they meet and fall in love.

Their first encounter is on New Year's Day, when Jane, out for a run, finds John contemplating jumping from a low wall onto a beach. He's dressed in a dinner suit and claims to be practicing for a more serious jump due to a bad New Year's Eve, during which his wife, Lynda, left him. Jane, intrigued, stays to talk, revealing she's a genetic scientist (a lie) and is engaged to Bruce. John reveals he writes romance fiction under the pen name Salome Jones and confesses his attraction to Jane.

A few weeks later, John, having taken up jogging to "run into" Jane, finds her in a cafe. He discovers she doesn't jog anymore and is an accountant, not a scientist. They both admit to the attraction, but acknowledge their existing commitments. John, wanting to continue seeing Jane, attempts to hire her as his accountant for his new, racier pen name, Cherise. Jane eventually agrees to review his work.

A month later, they meet for a business lunch. After drinking too much wine, the conversation becomes more personal. John confesses his desire to kiss her, and Jane, after some resistance, reciprocates. However, John's wife calls, bringing them back to reality.

Two days later, they meet again at the beachfront. Jane admits she read John's email and is there against her better judgment. John clarifies his intentions and they discuss the complications of their situation. Jane, despite her reservations, reveals she's also in love with him. They decide to move forward, acknowledging they're doing things "in the wrong order."

Some days later, they meet in a hotel room. Despite some awkwardness and a very old breakfast tray, they share a passionate kiss and eventually sleep together.

A few months later, they are still meeting in the hotel room, more comfortable and in sync. Jane expresses her dislike for the secrecy of their affair, while John admits he loves her. The discovery that John has an eight-year-old daughter, Emily, whom he never mentioned, creates a rift. Jane is upset, feeling betrayed by his omission and the "fence" they put up around their lives outside of their affair. John argues that the fence made their relationship possible. Despite the pain, they both acknowledge their love for each other and for their respective partners and family.

Two months later, Jane is late for a meeting with John, having spent three hours watching him from her car, conflicted about whether to see him. John reveals he wrote a book based on their story, making Jane a dental hygienist and himself an advertising copywriter. He sent it to her because he couldn't reach her otherwise. Jane dislikes the book and its "happy ending," questioning the lack of sex (Cherise's style) and Jeremy's (John's character) lack of a daughter. John explains his publishers rejected the book due to "morality" clauses about adultery. Jane reveals her wedding has been postponed and they both admit their love, but Jane struggles with the guilt of ruining other lives, especially considering Emily. She leaves, unable to risk her "dream life" with Bruce.

On New Year's Eve, they unexpectedly meet on a balcony at a party, both in costume (John as a teddy bear, Jane as a cat). They discuss their situation, the "fence" that broke, and the possibility of leaving their respective partners. John urges Jane to think about what she wants, asserting that their love is real and not wrong. They share a passionate kiss as the countdown to midnight begins.

The next morning, New Year's Day, they are in a hotel room. They discuss the difficult conversations they will have with Lynda and Bruce. Jane plans to tell Bruce she loves him, but not love him, and that she loves John. John struggles with what to tell Emily. They acknowledge the fear and uncertainty of their decision, but ultimately choose to stay together, embracing the "abyss" they've stepped into.

Later that day, they meet at the beachfront again. Jane recounts telling Bruce, who cried profusely, and how his dog bit her when she tried to comfort him. John shares that Lynda wished him luck and saw their affair as a "fling," but he corrected her, praising love and apologizing. He admits people will hate them, but they both decide to face the consequences together. They climb onto the wall where they first met, hold hands, and jump, symbolizing their leap into a new, uncertain future together.

The show is produced by Goldsbro’ Productions and supported by TAPAC (The Auckland Performing Arts Centre).

Goldsbro’ Productions is an Auckland and Northland based production company working with heaps of clients. Goldsbro’ Productions specilises in Production Management and Lighting Design.

Goldsbro’ Productions works mainly in tech for clients, but in the past year has out reached into other areas. Goldsbro’ Productions is currently the only company in New Zealand that does both producing and technical.

Then Comes Love is directed by Christine Ball and Matt Goldsbro’. This is Christine’s first full length play that she has directed, and this is Matt’s first show he has ever directed. Matt also is taking on producing and creative directing.