A large hairy white biped creature seen from behind on the footpath of a city street

Lapse

Tickets

Presented by Asia TOPA, Arts Centre Melbourne

LapseMelati Suryodarmo

Descend into disorder at the Australian premiere of acclaimed Indonesian artist Melati Suryodarmo’s new work.

Dates

68 March 2025

Venue

Martyn Myer Arena, Southbank Campus, University of Melbourne

A seminal figure in performance art with an internationally-celebrated body of work, Suryodarmo has created Lapse in response to the increasing chaos of our times.

Lapse traces the fractures in our society, exploring systemic breakdowns, ethical decline and societal disillusionment while striving to imagine what collective transformation and change might look like.

Through captivating dance, absurd imagery and live music, Lapse offers a bold window into the turbulence of life, here and now.

Lapse is created by Suryodarmo in collaboration with a remarkable group of artists including live music by Yuen Chee Wai. Don’t miss this bold new work by one of Asia’s most influential artists.

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Playking Foundation
University of Melb