Everyone’s favourite teenager Adrian Mole arrives at the Menier Chocolate Factory this summer in this brand new musical take on the iconic Sue Townsend novel, The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4.
Set in 1980s Leicester, we follow the daily dramas and misadventures of Adrian’s adolescent life. With dysfunctional parents, ungrateful elders, a growing debt to school bully Barry Kent and an unruly pimple on his chin, life is hard for a misunderstood intellectual who is only 13 3/4… To top it off, when new girl Pandora joins the class and captures his heart, his best friend Nigel steals hers. Can Adrian win her love and escape from his chaotic family life?
With an infectious score and a script which stays true to the original novel, this heart-warming musical will bring Adrian’s story to life for a new generation.
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 features book and lyrics are by Jake Brunger, music and lyrics are by Pippa Cleary and the show is directed by Luke Sheppard.
At the Menier Chocolate Factory from 14 July to 9 September, book your The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole tickets today!
*Please note: Suitable for ages 12+