The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ (musical) 'a perfectly realised new British musical' . Ben Brantley also positively reviewed the musical in "The New York Times", describing it as 'a delightful new 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 Secret Diary of Adrian Mole (TV series) filmed on location in the Braunstone and South Wigston areas of Leicester. The Moles' house and street were actually filmed in Ludlow Close, Harrow and Adrian's school scenes at 'Neil Armstrong Comprehensive' were all filmed at Hammersmith School in West London (now Phoenix High). Whilst being set in Leicester, which is in the East Midlands, some of the characters speak with a distinct "West Midlands accent" (e.g. Birmingham, Coventry, etc.). The opening and closing theme was "Profoundly In Love With Pandora" by Ian Dury. It was released as a single in October 1985 and reached number 45 on the UK