Are you or someone you know interested in stepping into the world of theatre? We're thrilled to announce an information session for our 'slightly delayed' but upcoming production of The Lady in the Van by Alan Bennett!
Performance dates: 25 July - 2 August 2025.

The Story:
The Lady in the Van tells the poignant, funny, and heartwarming true story of Miss Mary Shepherd, a quirky woman who lived in a van and took up residence in playwright Allan Bennett's Garden — originally for three months but stayed for fifteen years.

When: 13 February
Where: Forth Primary School Hall
Time: From 7.00pm

Characters We’re Casting:

- Miss Mary Shepherd: Female, about 65 years old, doesn’t care for social graces
- Alan Bennett 1: Male, 30s-40s, the author’s public persona, polite and middle-class
- Alan Bennett 2: Male, 30s-40s (can be younger), the author’s inner persona, a more direct version of Alan
- Pauline: Female, upwardly mobile neighbour of Alan Bennett
- Rufus: Male, Pauline’s husband and Alan Bennett’s neighbour
- Mam (Alan Bennett’s mother): Female, in her 60s, warm and motherly
- Underwood: Male, in his 50s, a dilapidated figure
- Leo Fairchild: Male, in his 50s-70s, the concerned brother of Miss Mary Shepherd

If you’re interested or know someone who’d be perfect for one of these roles, please spread the word and come along to the info session!