
HIDAYAT NORDIN
arts | music | words
Hidayat Nordin, have been highly active in cultural theatre, performing arts, literature and media works since his schooling days. He have been actively involved in productions and numerous performing arts events as a Writer, Director as well as a performer. He have also founded several performing arts group. He is also a singer, songwriter and a composer and have achieved several accolades and nominations in national recognized award shows.
(This site contains no archives of Dikir Barat works and achievement, Please contact Hidayat personally for full CV)

THEATRE WORKS
2011-2013
ACTOR'S TRAINER
2011
Nanyang Polytechnic
Actor and musical vocal trainer for Nanyang Polytechnic Annual Production titled "Haru Biru"
CAST
2011
Panggung Arts:
Race till the end
@SOTA
Part of an ensemble cast in Panggung Art's RACE TILL THE END project. Payed multiple roles in Al-matin's play, Sacred Tablet of Heaven.
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
2013
Singapore Management University
Cultural Production
A multi discipline musical theatre performance titled "Bangku" , which incorporated Malay traditional music such as Dikir barat, Wayang Kulit.

THEATRE WORKS
2013-2015
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
2013
Nanyang Poly Annual Production Layar Andayu
A multi discipline drama presentation titled , “Dilembah Kegelapan”
Written by Wani
Directed by Muhsin
CREATIVE DIRECTOR | ACTOR TRAINER
2014
Nanyang Polytechnic Annual Production
Layar Andayu
An Artistic drama presentation of a piece titled "kotak".
Written By : Zulyana
CO-DIRECTOR
2015
One Pelangi
Aliwal Arts Centre
Co-directed and vocal trained actors for a musical play titled “Les Pallete Cabaret”
Written by Rizal Ebrahim

THEATRE WORKS
2015
DIRECTOR | PRODUCER
2015
Empat Theatre Showcase
Collaboration
Tampines Primary Blackbox
Empat Theatre by Aras Production SG showcased 4 different writers. "Metamaforsa" is a Drama abstract play written by Nor Sufiqah Natrah. Presented by actors from Pusaka Seni (NYP drama)
DIRECTOR | PRODUCER | PLAYWRIGHT
2015
Empat Theatre Showcase
Collaboration
Tampines Primary Blackbox
Empat Theatre by Aras Production SG showcased 4 different writers. "Lipat Empat" is a monologue play written and directed by Hidayat.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR | ACTOR'S TRAINER
2015
Annual Malay Cultural Group Production
Layar Andayu
"Barempah Kaperakkan" is a post modern theatre presentation playing on the ethnic group Bawean culture and heritage.

THEATRE WORKS
2016

DIRECTOR | PRODUCER
2016
PAYM loves RED presents
Aras : Delima Pusaka
Tampines Primary Blackbox
"Delima Pusaka" is commissioned youth theatre presentation by Aras Productions. It is an epic tales which tell of a fantasy journey of 3 sisters. Written by Shafiqah Aziz and performed by students from Nanyang Polytechnic.

DIRECTOR | PLAYWRIGHT
2017
Theatre Production by Aras production
Supported by Tampines West youth @west and PASSION Arts.
Rumah Sewa is a theatre production proudly supported by Passion Arts, it follows a tale about Aishah, a divorcee. The story follows her unwanted memories and experience with domestic abuse, causing her to go into a mentally challenge state. Performed by actors from Aras Production.

DIRECTOR | PLAYWRIGHT
2017
Theatre showcase by Nanyang Poly Malay Drama Arts
Sikit - sikit is a theatre play performed by students of Nanyang Polytechnic. It tells a tale about being a youth in local context and the challenges they faces.

THEATRE WORKS
2017

DIRECTOR | PLAYWRIGHT
2017
WIld Whiz Kids learning
Bulan Bahasa Theatre Event
Malay heritage Centre
Renta is a multi-disciplinary educational play written in conjunction with the National Month for Malay language. Renta discusses on topics about languages and how modernisation have affected it. Performed by Intan, Adib,Amirah.Supported by dikir barat groups.

DIRECTOR | PLAYWRIGHT
2017
Pertandingan Sayembara Teater 2017 by MLEPC and Teater2000
Polytechnic and Secondary School Category
Nanyang Polytechnic (PUSAKA SENI)
"Dunia Tanpa DONUT"
Dunia tanpa DONUT is a play written as an entry into the Sayembara Teater competition. It is a story about a group of orphans in an orphanage,dreaming of freedom. Dunia tanpa DONUT won 3rd place in the tertiary schools category of the competition.

DIRECTOR | PLAYWRIGHT
2017
Pertandingan Sayembara Teater 2017 by MLEPC and Teater2000
Open Category
Aras Production
"MisiCaridelima;DelimaPusaka"
written and directed by Hidayat Nordin
Misi Mencari Delima is a play written as an entry into the Sayembara Teater competition in the OPEN category.. It is a Kids Version of the story written by Shafiqah Aziz "Delima Pusaka" . Misi Mencari Delima won 2nd Overall in the open Category.
Best Director(HidayatNordin)
Best Female Lead (Intan)
Best Set/Costume Category

THEATRE WORKS
2018

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
2018
Layar Andayu : Kampung Bunga Tahi Ayam , Theatre Musical Production by Nanyang Polytechnic Malay Cultural group
Kampung Bunga Tahi Ayam is a nostalgic period Musical Comedy Drama written and presented by students of Nanyang Polytechnic.

PRODUCER | DIRECTOR | PLAYWRIGHT
2018
Aras : Kupas
ARAS theatre Interest group Tampines West YEC
Aras: Kupas is a production of 5 monologue playlets inspired and interpreted from Mr Aqmal N 's book of Poem. The 5 playlets are performed by members of Aras Theatre IG members.
Harus Berdiri , Bosan, Kolong blok , Kelas Kolar Kredit and Hari Ini.
Directed by : Hidayat Nordin
Written by : Hidayat Nordin, Iqah Aziz, Anna.
Performed by : Iqah, Anna, Rabia , FIthri , Intan, Ashraf.

DIRECTOR | PERFORMER
2018
RENTA collective
Esplanade Pesta Raya
Esplanade Concourse
"WALANG WEH : SBW"
WALANG WEH : SBW is a storytelling presentation of an untold story inspired from historical myths and legends. Written by Aqmal N, this collaboration also sees Aqmal and the director, Hidayat Nordin both as a narrator to this colourful multi-disciplinary storytelling presentation.
Performed by Jury Iskandar, Intan, Amirah and percussionist team.

THEATRE WORKS
2018

DRECTOR | PLAYWRIGHT
2018
Freedom Festival Malaysia
Theatre Performance
"Sidang Alifah"
Sidang Alifah is a one female play/ Monologue presented during the Freedom Festival Malaysia 2018. The play was presented as part of the festival's Kotak Seni Performance space. The play acted by Nur Sufiqah Natrah tells a story about a widow's struggle and her denial in coming to terms about her husband's death.

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POETRY WORKS
| poems | recital |

B3: BUDAYA, BAHASA, BELIA
SEPTEMBER 2016
B3 : Budaya, Bahasa, Belia is a poem writing competition organised by Nusantara Arts in conjunction with The National month of Malay Language 2016. 9 Winners were selected, their poems were then in turn crafted into a musical piece by renown composers. Hidayat's piece was composed by Amni Musfirah.

SWF3 : SINGAPORE WRITERS FESTIVAL B3
NOVEMBER 2016
Singapore writers festival 2016 saw the 8 selected poet presenting their B3 pieces at Asian Civilastion Museum.

TRADITIONALLY AVANT-GARDE :
A JOURNEY WITH MALAY MUSIC
TAV, a journey with malay music sees Hidayat 's new poem , "TEROKA" as a centrepiece for their production. at Esplanade.
NOVEMBER 2017

POETRY WORKS
| poems | recital |

FOREWORD FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 2018
As 1 of the 9 selected poet to present literary works at Esplanade concourse, Hidayat presented "MAKAN BERDAMAI" , a new poem written in conjuction of the festive February programes alongside "Budaya bahasa belia" with Nusantara Arts.

RENTA KATA : MELODI JIWA PUISI
FEBRUARY 2018
Along with 2 other poet/performer, Hidayat was invited to present 2 poems in conjunction with Aqmal N's Book Launch, Dumpra."Terbanglah Cinta" a self written poem about love and dream was presented as a ballad as well as "Harus Berdiri" written by Aqmal.

POETRY FESTIVAL SG
JULY 2018
"Pemangkin" came in first place in the Malay Language open category Poetry Competition by Poetry Festival Sg. Along with "Pemangkin/Catalyst" , "Paper Airplanes", an English Language Poem was also selected to be featured in SG Poems Anthology, a biannual publication of a compilation of works from local writers and poets.

MUSIC WORKS
producer | composer | lyricist | performer
SUARA ANUGERAH
(ANUGERAH V OFFICIAL THEME SONG)
Eiss(Iskandar) Ismail
Composer : Reyza Hamizan
Lyricist : Hidayat Nordin
SAAT KU JAUH
Ace Iskandar
Composer : Reyza Hamizan / Hidayat NordinLyricist : Hidayat Nordin
CINTA GILA
ZAKIE & RAKIE
Composer : Reyza Hamizan
Lyricist : Hidayat Nordin

MUSIC WORKS
producer | composer | lyricist | performer
KINI DAN SELAMANYA
"WALIMAH" THE SERIES OST
Ashmi Roslan and Izyan Mellyna
Composer/Arranger : Reyza Hamizan
Lyricist : Hidayat Nordin
OPTIMIS
"INTERNS" THE SERIES OST
Sarah Aqilah
Composer : Reyza Hamizan/Hidayat Nordin
Lyricist : Hidayat Nordin
BALANG BAWAH BULAN
"BALANG BAWAH BULAN" THE SERIES OST
Diana Danielle and Reyza Hamizan
Composer : Reyza Hamizan
Lyricist : Hidayat Nordin

MUSIC WORKS
producer | composer | lyricist | performer
TERBAIK
A-OK FEAT DIANA DANIELLE
Composer : Reyza Hamizan
Lyricist : Hidayat Nordin
SETIAP DETIK INI
HIDAYAT NORDIN & ISKANDAR RAWI & A'Trez
Composer: Iskandar Rawi & Hidayat Nordin
Lyrics : Hidayat Nordin & A'Trez
SELALUKU
ARYL RAHMAN
Composer : Aryl Rahman & Hidayat Nordin
Lyrics: Hidayat Nordin & Hazrul & A'Trez

MUSIC WORKS
producer | composer | lyricist | performer
KOPI O TEH TARIK
HIDAYAT NORDIN & FLIQUE & A'Trez
Composer : Alfie & Hidayat Nordin & Flique
Lyrics : Hidayat Nordin & A'Trez
BEHIND THE YELLOW LINE
Aqmal N
Composer : Aqmal N
Lyrics: Hidayat Nordin
KEMBARA
MONTBERG FT HIDAYAT NORDIN FT FLIQUE
Composer : FLIQUE & MONTBERG
Lyrics: Hidayat Nordin & FLIQUE & MONTBERG

