The Bird Who Was Afraid of Heights at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay

Being afraid of heights isn’t such a big deal—unless you’re a bird! Meet Eddie, a mynah, who lives behind an abandoned old house with Matt the rat, his best and only friend. One day, Matt is captured by the big, black crow! What does Eddie have to do to save his best friend? Will he have the courage to do it?

Flutter, flap and fly with Eddie as he attempts the bravest rescue ever in the history of bird-kind! Watch the magic of theatre and music unfold right before your eyes in this delightful performance.

Adapted from the book The Bird Who Was Afraid of Heights by Farah Bagharib-Kaltz, illustrated by Eeshaun, published by Straits Times Press.

A programme of 60 Connections – At Home and Afar, a year-long season of Singapore stories and international collaborations in celebration of SG60.

PIP Says

This is a text-based performance that encourages children to believe in themselves. Through Eddie’s journey, children explore how understanding emotions builds confidence, resilience and hope.

Production Credits 

Director: Deonn Yang 
Playwright: Zizi Majid 
Composer and Sound Designer: Stan 
Set Designer: Grace Lin 
Lighting Designer: Emanorwatty Saleh 
Costume Designer: Theresa Chan 
Puppet maker and Consultant: Ang Hui Bin 
Performers: Clement Yeo, Dalifah Shahril, Jodi Chan, Marcus Cheong  
Production Manager: Marilyn Chew 
Stage Manager: Benjamin Lye 
Assistant Stage Manager: Jasmine Khaliesah