The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ is the first book in the Adrian Mole series of comedic fiction, written by Sue Townsend. The book is written in a diary style, and focuses on the worries and regrets of a teenager who believes himself to be an intellectual. The story is set in 1981 and 1982, and in the background it refers to some of the historic world events of the time, such as the Falklands War and the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana as well as the birth
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ (musical) new production was presented by the Menier Chocolate Factory and Curve in association with Anthony Clare and David Ian Productions. NB: The role of Mrs Lucas was cut for the London production. The world premiere at Leicester's Curve Theatre received 4 stars from "The Daily Telegraph", "The Times" and "The Guardian". Lyn Gardner in "The Guardian" wrote that Mole was 'a home-grown hit for the Curve... a show constantly paying neat homage to previous British musicals and the traditions of the TV sitcom, and yet always staying distinctive and true to its source material... a quaint, unassuming little charmer." Dominic