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.
Production The production was staged at the Malaysian National Theatre, Istana Budaya from 29 September - 16 October 2011 in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
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 RecordingNo.TitlePerformer(s)Length1Siapa DiaTiara Jacquelina4:052Pancaran Cahaya (Part 1)Tiara Jacquelina, Stephanie Van Driesen2:423Pancaran Cahaya (Part 2)Tiara Jacquelina2:294A Woman Makes A Better SpyRyan Silverman3:075Kau Yang MenulisStephanie Van Driesen2:536Siapa Mahu Menjadi BintangAaron Khaled, Nadia Aqilah3:357A Twinkle In The DarkTiara Jacquelina, Ryan Silverman3:568Kalau Hati Dah BerpautAdibah Noor2:589Layakkah AkuTiara Jacquelina4:3210Not Too Late To StartRyan Silverman3:1511Kau Dan AkuAznil Nawawi3:36
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
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.
Awards The Secret Life of Nora won several awards at the 9th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2012.
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