Lapsing Around is a new series on Life of an Art Student Pod that delves deep into the LAPS programme.
In this episode, Georgios Rallis interviews Duncan Robertson, a student in the LAPS programme (Live Art and Performance Studies, MA at the Theatre Academy, Uniarts Helsinki).
Link to LAPS programme: https://www.uniarts.fi/en/study-programmes/live-art-and-performance-studies-master/
Link to blog post: https://blogit.uniarts.fi/en/latest-blog-posts/
Uniarts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uniartshelsinki/
LAPS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liveart_performancestudies/
Georgios Rallis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravity_grave/
Duncan Robertson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duncanrobertsson/
Timestamps
(0:32) – Self-introduction
(2:17) – If there were one corporate job you could try out for a year, what would it be and why?
(4:07) – How has the program been for you so far?
(8:32) – How was the application process for you?
(14:42) – What would be your thorns and roses throughout the two years of studying?
(20:54) – Do you have any advice for people who are applying?
(22:00) – If we look at the bigger picture—Uniarts and Finland.
(25:39) – How long have you been performing? How did it come about? Duncan’s practice centers around capitalism, power structures, and perhaps also masculinity in the business world.
(39:25) – Performance context at MUU Helsinki Contemporary Art Center (March 5–9, 2025)
(44:48) – Where do you see yourself in relation to the artistic field? Do you have any aspirations?