The Lady in the Van: Film Guide

The Lady in the Van
The Lady in the Van

Ages

11–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

Related calendar events

National Storytelling Week
30 January - 6 February

A film guide that looks at The Lady in the Van (2015), a British comedy about an elderly lady who parks her van in writer Alan Bennett's driveway and remains there for the next fifteen years.

This guide is useful for exploring topics including Performing Arts, PSHE Education, History and Citizenship in addition to highlighting themes surrounding theatre, gender, community, poverty, mental health, anti-bullying and friendships.

This resource includes

This Resource Supports

  • Citizenship
  • History
  • Performing Arts
  • PSHE Education

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