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
Sebastian Croft the Royal Shakespeare Company production of "Matilda" (Cambridge Theatre). His final musical performance as a juvenile was in the title role of the world premiere production of "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole" (Leicester Curve). Prominent musical theatre workshops include: "I Can't Sing", "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole", "Bumblescratch", "Danny Hero" and "The Braille Legacy". Prominent one night concerts and performances include: "Rags: The Musical" (Lyric Theatre) and "A Charity Concert With Emeli Sande and Laura Wright". In June 2016 Croft appeared in the West End Live presentation of "Bumblescratch" in Trafalgar Square. In 2016 Croft appeared in the