The Secret Life of Nora

*The Secret Life of Nora*
The Secret Life of Nora
Music	Weng Onn San
Lyrics	Jerome Kugan, Alfian Sa’at & Mamat Khalid
Book	Raymond Miranda
Premiere	September 29, 2011: Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur

The Secret Life of Nora is a Malaysian musical produced by Enfiniti (M) Sdn Bhd, with Tiara Jacquelina as Executive Producer, story by Raymond Miranda, directed by Steven Dexter and choreographed by Pat Ibrahim. The show is an adaptation of the 1965 Shaw Brothers film Nora Zain - Agen Wanita 001.^[1]

Production

The production was staged at the Malaysian National Theatre, Istana Budaya from 29 September - 16 October 2011 in Bahasa Malaysia and English.^[1]

Synopsis

Nora (Tiara Jacquelina), the prima donna of a Malaysian cabaret, is tricked into becoming a spy to help uncover a mysterious plot by villain Mr J (Aznil Nawawi). Along the way, she falls in love with Roger Foss (Ryan Silverman), an international agent who helps transform her from Drama Queen to a skilled undercover spy.

Music

The Secret Life Nora features an original score, music composed by Weng Onn San, lyrics written by Jerome Kugan with Alfian Sa'at and Mamat Khalid, arranged and directed by Roslan Aziz.

The original cast recording was released as a digital download on April 28, 2020.

Track listing

Original Cast Recording
No.	Title	Performer(s)	Length
1	Siapa Dia	Tiara Jacquelina	4:05
2	Pancaran Cahaya (Part 1)	Tiara Jacquelina, Stephanie Van Driesen	2:42
3	Pancaran Cahaya (Part 2)	Tiara Jacquelina	2:29
4	A Woman Makes A Better Spy	Ryan Silverman	3:07
5	Kau Yang Menulis	Stephanie Van Driesen	2:53
6	Siapa Mahu Menjadi Bintang	Aaron Khaled, Nadia Aqilah	3:35
7	A Twinkle In The Dark	Tiara Jacquelina, Ryan Silverman	3:56
8	Kalau Hati Dah Berpaut	Adibah Noor	2:58
9	Layakkah Aku	Tiara Jacquelina	4:32
10	Not Too Late To Start	Ryan Silverman	3:15
11	Kau Dan Aku	Aznil Nawawi	3:36

Casts

Tiara Jacquelina as Nora
Ryan Silverman as Roger Foss
Aznil Nawawi as Mr J
Adibah Noor as Khatijah
Tony Eusoff as Farouk
Aaron Khaled as Sharif
Stephanie Van Driesen as Betty
Mamat Khalid as Hong Kong

Ensemble / Company:

Suhaili Micheline
Iedil Dzuhrie Alaudin
Nadia Aqilah
Nasz Sally

Video-On-Demand

The Secret Life Of Nora is the first Malaysian show to be streamed online^{[citation needed]}

During the Movement Control Order (MCO) for COVID-19 in March - April 2020, 40% of the collections for the streaming of The Secret Life of Nora on their Vimeo On Demand channel was channelled to MaybankHeart's The People Campaign is a relief fund for the most at-risk communities. ^{[citation needed]}

Awards

The Secret Life of Nora won several awards at the 9th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2012.^[2]

Kakiseni Audience Choice Awards for Musical Theatre
Best Original Book And/Or Lyrics (Raymond Miranda, Mamat Khalid, Elliot Davis, Steven Dexter and Alfian Sa’at)
Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Stephanie Van Driesen)

External links

Enfiniti Official Website

References

^ ^a ^b Toh, Terence. "Award-winning Malaysian musical 'The Secret Life of Nora' streams online tonight". The Star. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
^ "9th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2012". Kakiseni.org. Retrieved 2023-02-10.

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[:0-1] Toh, Terence. "Award-winning Malaysian musical 'The Secret Life of Nora' streams online tonight". The Star. Retrieved 2023-02-10.

[2] "9th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2012". Kakiseni.org. Retrieved 2023-02-10.

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