Turning the ‘P-Age’: Dreams on Accessibility
Members of P-Age (from left) are Ivni, Auderia, Beng Tian, Jade and Angel
venueBlack Box, 42 Waterloo Street
DATE22 Aug, Sat
TIME3.00 - 4.30 PM
ADMISSION
Walk-ins welcome
RATING
General
SynopsisWelcome to P-Age, a multigenerational collective whose members span the ages of 20+ to 60+. Explore how puppetry and accessible design can create a shared space for people of all ages and access needs; an encounter with the turning of pages in our lives, and the universal, ageless nature of growing, losing, remembering, healing, and ultimately, connecting.
Through excerpts of their work-in-progress, The Flower of Love, the artists invite you to discover how to navigate life's changing chapters together—not with definitive answers, but curiosity, care, and conversation across generations, backgrounds, and access needs.
About The Flower of Love
Raya knew how to plant a seed long before she learned how to walk! Raised among petals and sunlight, she learned that flowers were more than blooms—they were stories waiting to grow. With a little bit of Mama and a little bit of her, no rain or storm could wither their marvellous garden of love.
But one day, Mama was nowhere to be found…
The flowers faded…
The soil felt cold…
But…seeds don’t just disappear.
Will Raya find the seed of love within her to grow their story again?
About Huddle Puddle
The mystery flavour of CITRUS fest 2026, Huddle Puddle is a new festival programme co-facilitated by dance artist & educator Faye Lim and somatic therapist & artist Teo Xiao Ting. Since April, four groups of arts workers and practitioners have gathered to pilot projects addressing gaps in care practices within the arts. In this inaugural edition, the participants are diving into topics such as arts production and management, accessibility practices, care and intimacy coordination, and how to co-dream the future of one’s arts practice. At CITRUS fest, they will be sharing their ideas and discoveries thus far.
About the Arts Workers
Angel Mermairina (she/her)
THEATRE PRACTITIONERAngel is an actor, puppeteer, and aspiring Theatre for Young Audiences artist whose practice sits at the intersection of theatre, music, movement, and storytelling. A graduate of LASALLE College of the Arts (Musical Theatre), she is interested in creating participatory works that explore memory, belonging, and the shifting spaces between remembering and forgetting.
Her memorable credits include Lao Jiu: The Musical (老九) (The Theatre Practice), Fried Rice Paradise (Singapore Repertory Theatre), Animal Farm (The Finger Players), and Transplant (移⼼) (The Finger Players).
Auderia Tan Yan Ying (she/her)
Bilingual Theatre PractitionerAuderia Tan Yan Ying is a bilingual theatre practitioner who performs, writes, and facilitates drama programmes for diverse communities. She is passionate about applied theatre, physical theatre, and puppetry, and believes theatre is a powerful medium for creating socially engaged and people-centred work. Her practice is grounded in exploration, accessibility, and collaboration, using elements of theatre and play to foster empathy, curiosity, and connection.
Jade Ow (she/her)
Theatre Practitioner, Writer and ResearcherJade Ow is a theatre practitioner, writer, and researcher in theatre and film. As a deaf individual reconnecting with Deaf culture, she is a staunch advocate for equal access to education and the arts. Recent artistic credits include Please Let Me Have This, and the SIFA 2026 production Year Zero. A graduate of NUS Theatre Studies and the BEYOND DIS:PLAY programme by ART:DIS, Jade is the 2026 Rhodes Scholar for Singapore, where she will read Comparative Literature and Critical Translation at Oxford University.
Ivni Bin Yaakub (he/him)
Musician and GuitaristIvni Bin Yaakub is a musician and guitarist who has performed since 1998 with various bands. In 1999, he played original heavy metal with Helm’s Key and released an EP. He has also performed with Musical Theatre Limited and The Purple Symphony. In April 2020, he and visually impaired singer Wai Yee formed the busking band StrawberryStory, performing live and online. With ART:DIS, they performed at National Day events for the Land Transport Authority and the National Museum of Singapore. He is now learning vocals to inspire others.
Tan Beng Tian (she/her)
Theatre and Puppetry PractitionerTan Beng Tian is a disciple of the late renowned traditional hand puppet master Li Bofen and a recipient of the JCCI Singapore Foundation Culture Award. Over her 30-year career, she has worked with major theatre companies both locally and overseas. A multifaceted practitioner, she promotes theatre and puppetry through masterclass workshops and talks. She is a member of the Singapore Drama Educators Association and a long-time collaborator with ART:DIS for disability-inclusive arts.
