The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ (musical) The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ (musical) The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ is a stage musical based on the young-adult novel of the same name by Sue Townsend. It features book and lyrics by Jake Brunger and music and lyrics by Pippa Cleary. The musical made its world premiere at the Curve in Leicester in March 2015. The musical was announced to make its world premiere at the Curve in Leicester (the title character and author Sue Townsend's hometown) from 7 March to 4 April 2015, with an official opening on 17 March.
Ken Howard (composer) "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole" (Wyndham's Theatre, 1984–1986), and two BBC TV musicals "Orion" (1977) and" Ain't Many Angels" (1978). They also wrote music and lyrics for the 1990 UK tour of Roald Dahl's "Matilda". As a British film maker Howard has worked extensively in drama, music and documentary films. These have included (for the BBC) "A Penny for Your Dreams", "John Lennon - A Journey in the Life", "The Miracle of Intervale Avenue", "Open Mind", "Mr Abbott’s Broadway" and "Sunny Stories"; (for ITV) "South Bank Show" profiles of the New World Symphony Orchestra, Danny Kaye, Frank Sinatra, Hakan