Based on true events, and made popular with the 2015 film starring Maggie Smith.
The Lady in the Van tells the humorous and poignant story of playwright Alan Bennett and Miss Mary Shepherd, an eccentric homeless woman who parks her van in his driveway—then stays for 15 years.
As their unlikely relationship unfolds, Bennett navigates the complexities of kindness, boundaries, and human connection. With sharp wit and warmth, this touching tale explores the blurred lines between fact and fiction, generosity and obligation.
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