“It’s trash – a spinoff of a spinoff of something that used to be a good book”
Harry Petty’s play was born at a summer BBQ, during a conversation between the writer and cast. Our two principal cast members are a long-time creative duo who first met at a local drama club aged twelve – joined at the hip ever since.
Think Ant and Dec meet Only Fools and Horses. Always the life of the party, they spent the day swapping stories about their hectic (and often hilarious) experiences co-running a cramped catering van on busy film sets. Real coffee orders, celebrity encounters, and unforgettable anecdotes helped devise this character-driven comedy.
After a series of workshops, an extract from the play was chosen to be performed at Scratch at the Jack, before being developed through a rehearsed reading at the Etcetera Theatre in May. These early performances helped refine its mix of sharp humour and heartfelt storytelling. Wrap Party remains a love letter to male friendship, graft, and the unsung heroes of the film industry.
In their cramped van, Bromley Boys Harry and Ollie keep a film set fuelled – and their dreams brewing. Between A-list orders, surprise inspections and crew complaints will they stick together or go off script?
Wrap Party lifts the hatch on life behind the catering counter, in a lightning-quick comedy about friendship, ambition and off-camera chaos.
You Guys Productions champions the voices of South London. Bromley born and proud, we’re here to make you laugh, cry and cheer – all in one night.
Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2DH.
Tues 11 to Sat 15 November 2025.
Booking and full details: www.brockleyjack.co.uk
