The Lady in the Van at The Electric Theatre 3 – 6 May 2017
When Mary Shepherd parked her home (a van) on a street in a trendy part of London no-one knew what to expect. She was cranky, smelly, infuriating and gloriously indomitable. The neighbours complained — but one took a particular interest and invited her to move her van onto his driveway where she remained for 15 years until her death in 1989. That neighbour was the renowned playwright Alan Bennett. Guildburys production of this iconic play was innovative, adventurous and full of comedy with outstanding performances and a star in the shape of a real yellow van in all her glory.
SARDINES MAGAZINE ‘
The production was a shining example of the quality of British amateur theatre…I felt privileged to have been invited to share the experience’ ……
GUILDFORD DRAGON
‘This is not a tragedy to be avoided, but a slice of life to be savoured.’…..
NODA
‘Eddie Woolrich took on the challenge of directing this play quite soon after the successful film version, and pulled it off wonderfully well. Far more emerged from this production, in terms of superb acting, thought provoking moments, and humour than I personally found in the film.
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Graphic design Phill Griffith. Production Photography Kevin Malam.
