Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction which began at this time. This is a recurring theme throughout the book. The story also deals with an issue that has affected Sue Townsend directly; she was registered blind in 2001, as a result of long-term diabetes. "Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction" was typed by Townsend's husband from dictation. In her review of the book, Mary Wakefield felt Mole's immature and angst-ridden personality has lost its appeal as he approaches middle-age, where it was endearing in a younger man. Bruce was Adrian's old schoolmate in the first book. He was very clever although he couldn't grasp
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