Lewes Theatre Club
Productions
The Lady in the Van
- 12th Jan - 19th Jan
- Written by: Alan Bennett
- Directed by: MikeTurner
- Performance Times: Sat 19:45, Mon 19:45, Tue 19:45, Wed 19:45, Thu 19:45, Fri 19:45, Sat 14:45, Sat 19:45
Synopsis
This fascinating autobiographical play charts the story of a surprising aspect of Alan Bennett's life in Camden Town. Bennett first met Mary Shepherd when she was living in a van in the street near his home and made friends with her. When the council told her she had to move on she persuaded Bennett to let her stay in her van in his front garden, just for a few weeks. That few weeks became fifteen years and the play documents the ups and downs of Bennett's relationship with his unexpected tenant.The play is typically Bennett - full of wry wit, philosophical discussion and outrageous humour but with bittersweet undertones.
This play was Play of the Year in 2000 and was a huge West End success. We expet to attract a full house for this witty and ironic play which features a real van on stage!