Turning the ‘P-Age’: Dreams on Accessibility
Participants taking part in experiential dance movement session at INTERMISSION 2025, a programme that supports the wellbeing of those in the arts.
Photo credit: Esplanade–Theatres on the Bay
LOCATIONBlack Box, 42 Waterloo Street
DATES22 Aug, Sat
START/ END TIMEs3.00 - 4.30pm
ADMISSIONWalk-ins welcome
SynopsisWhat's on the menu? In this entirely accessible puppet theatre performance P-Age, multigenerational collective Angel Mermairina, Auderia Tan, Ivni Bin Yaakub, Jade Ow, and Tan Beng Tian serve up life, death, and everything in between, without any sugarcoating. The collective spans the ages of 20+ to 60+, whose members are similarly interested in nourishing multi-generational audiences through their work.
P-Age, as a working title, is a deliberate fusion of “page” and “age”, and distills the project's central themes–the turning of pages in the story of our lives, and the universal, ageless nature of death and healing. In this programme, you will get to see excerpts of P-Age in its developmental stage, as well as have the chance to chat with the team to learn more about how to navigate accessibility rigorously and creatively.
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)
ArtistAngel Mermairina is a musical theatre graduate from LASALLE College of the Arts with a deep passion for Theatre for Young Audiences and puppetry. Her memorable credits include Lao Jiu: The Musical (老九) (The Theatre Practise), Fried Rice Paradise (Singapore Repertory Theatre), Animal Farm (The Finger Players), and Transplant (移⼼) (The Finger Players).
Angel strives to be an artist who creates a safe space for everyone to explore curiosity through the stories we share.
Auderia Tan (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 ART:DIS BEYOND DIS:PLAY programme, 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 Eductors Association, and a long-time collaborator with ART:DIS for disability-inclusive arts.
