The Lady In The Van is a true story.

Miss Shepherd, an elderly woman who lived in a dilapidated van, moved her home onto Alan Bennett’s driveway in North London. She stayed there for 15 years. It is a story of the interaction between a grumpy, formidable old lady and one of Britain’s greatest comedy writers. As Miss Shepherd’s colourful background emerges, so do their lives become more entwined. A truly moving, funny and touching story.