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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, aged 13¾

by Sue Townsend
Directed by Joan Goodwin
3rd – 10th March 1990

This hilarious comedy was adapted for television by Sue Townsend from her international best-seller. It is a satirical comedy of adolescent manners following the efforts of a spotty teenager trying to make sense of the erratic behaviour of the adults around him. The disintegration of his parents’ marriage, threats from the local bully, the first love pains and spots coming out on New Year’s Day are a series of minor tragedies the hero must cope with in the delicate transition period from puberty to manhood.

Definitely a family show.

CAST & CREATIVE TEAM

Directed by
Joan Goodwin

CAST

Pauline Mole, my Mum
George Mole, my Dad
Mr Lucas, the creep next door
Mrs Lucas, also next door
Grandma Mole
Nigel, my best friend
Barry Kent, my enemy
Pandora, my girlfriend
Bert Baxter, my pensioner
Queenie, his girlfriend
Electric Bored Man
Doreen Slater, my Dad’s friend
Mr Scruton, my Head

CREATIVE TEAM

Production Secretary
Stage Manager
Lighting Design

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CONTENT WARNING

Opening5th September
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