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?  

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