BURP

Get ready for BURP , a tale about a man who loves collecting sounds in special jars, each one a doorway to a special memory or feeling. Every day, he picks a few sound jars and plays them on his Incredible Sound Machine, transporting him back to extraordinary moments in time.

But one day, something strange happens—a mighty burp ripples through his entire body, a vibration so powerful that he just has to collect it before it escapes!

Will the man be quick enough to trap Burp in his sound jar or will Burp give him the slip? Join in on an extraordinary game of chase between the elusive Burp and the Sound Collector.

BURP was first presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in August 2024 as part of PLAYtime!.

PIP says

This is a performance that encourages children and their adults to listen closely to sounds that tell a story. In exploring different sounds and the feelings we associate with them, children can learn to identify, express and respond to emotions in themselves and others.

Production Credits
Director and Music Composer: Stan 
Playwright: Jean Tay 
Sound Designer: Jing Ng 
Associate Sound Designer: Jean Yap 
Sound Engineer: Li Huimin
Set Designer: Grace Lin 
Set Assistant: Zai 
Lighting Designer: Faith Liu (2026), Genevieve Pek (2024) 
Assistant Lighting Designer: Noven Mok
Props Designer: Loo An Ni 
Cast: Farez Najid, Vanessa Toh     
Understudy: Md Al-Hafiz Hosni
Producer and Production Manager: Athena Roxanne Tan
Assistant Production Managers: Deena Shaqinah, Lim Ying Xuan
Stage Manager: Sarah Ng 
Assistant Stage Manager: Isabel Wee