Adrian Mole Adrian Mole Adrian Albert Mole is the fictional protagonist in a series of books by English author Sue Townsend. The character first appeared (as "Nigel") in a BBC Radio 4 play in 1982. The books are written in the form of a diary, with some additional content such as correspondence. The first two books appealed to many readers as a realistic and humorous treatment of the inner life of an adolescent boy. They also captured something of the zeitgeist of the UK during the Thatcher period. The series has many themes. The first books concentrate on Adrian's desires and ambitions
Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary Life Theatre Awards. with "Chicken Little" nominated for the same award in March 2018. In December 2017, the Menier Chocolate Factory production of "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾" was nominated for the 2017 Evening Standard Award for Best Musical against "Follies", "School of Rock" and "Bat Out Of Hell". "Jet Set Go!" received rave reviews both in Edinburgh and London. Dominic Cavendish in "The Daily Telegraph" described it as 'a delightful, inventive and witty new musical' and Jay Richardson in "The Scotsman" wrote that ""Jet Set Go!" is one of those rare, unexpected delights". The 2009 production