Happy to Help

A destitute farmer sells his land to the supermarket chain that drove him out of business.<br/><br/>Fifteen years later and a bustling supermarket stands on the same spot. UK managing director Tony is coming to work undercover at the store for a week. Branch manager Vicky is determined to give him a more grimly authentic experience than he'd ever dared wish for. Shelf-stacker Josh dreams of escape and rock stardom. Union organiser Elliot dreams of Josh. By Friday nothing will ever be the same for them again.<br/><i><br/>Happy to Help </i>is an acerbic comedy about how Britain has become a nation of shop assistants. This programme text edition was first published to coincide with the world premiere of the play at Park Theatre London in June 2016.