Our Current Project:
NOOR THE MUSICAL
"Trapped by borders, shamed for love, and mocked by a mad government — Noor cooks to survive, dreams to be free."
About Noor The Musical
NOOR SYNOPSIS
"NOOR" is a captivating and thought-provoking musical set during the Corona Lockdown in the UK.
It follows Noor, an undocumented immigrant from Bangladesh working in an Indian cuisine.
Facing deportation and the responsibility to support his family, Noor's life takes a dramatic turn when he falls seriously ill.
Amidst the challenges, the musical explores conspiracy theories surrounding the pandemic from scientific and religious perspectives.
It also incorporates humorous reinterpretations of public announcements by Boris Johnson and his government during the lockdown, adding entertainment and social commentary.
As Noor's condition worsens, his coworkers and friends must decide whether to risk exposing his status by seeking medical help.
"NOOR" delves into resilience, community, and the pursuit of a better life, navigating the impact of conspiracy theories on Noor's journey and the surrounding community.
Experience the power of resilience, humor, and the search for truth in "NOOR" This remarkable musical challenges preconceptions, sparks conversations, and showcases the unwavering strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Meet The Creative Team
Writer/Producer: Jay Deb
Writer/Producer: Jay Deb
Writer/Producer: Jay Deb
Born from the silence of lockdown, Jay’s words gave life to Noor The Musical. As a writer, executive producer, and founder of Bilet Bangla Vision, he transforms untold stories into powerful theatre. From early performances in the UK and Bangladesh, the script was translated into English and brought back to the UK. Now, the story has been adapted into a full musical, created with a dedicated team and a mission to bring unseen voices into the light.
Director: Brandon Whelan
Writer/Producer: Jay Deb
Writer/Producer: Jay Deb
Brandon has a varied creative background and brings his unique skillsets to Noor. With his combined studies in Music Composition, Musical Theatre and Acting he was able to easily adapt Noor the Play into Noor The Musical, working closely with Jay and devising entire new scenes that will make the musical version spellbinding!
Producer: Sonali Dutta
Writer/Producer: Jay Deb
Producer: Sonali Dutta
Sonali, one of the producers of Noor, is a Speech and Language Therapist with a deep commitment to advocating for neurodiversity as well as ethnic, cultural, and gender-diverse minority groups. Alongside her professional work, she has always been closely involved with the arts and culture. A passionate writer, Sonali creates poetry, articles, short stories, and blogs, and is a dancer trained in Kathak (Indian classical dance), Bengali Tagore dance, and Indian folk traditions. She believes that every element of the universe carries a profound story, waiting to be discovered through a creative lens.