Bayu Lesmana

Bayu Lesmana is an Indonesian writer, poet, and actor, who is active in writing theatre scripts, directing theatre, and acting, exploring themes of social issues, identity, and resilience. His works have been published in several anthologies, including Sajak 12 Tiang in 2017, Lentera in 2019, Burung-burung di Langit Merah in 2024, and Kelas Pekerja in 2025. In addition, some of his poems have appeared on digital platforms such as sudutkantin.co and his personal Instagram channel. In the field of performance, Bayu is one of the founders of the theatre group Diorama Drama, based in Denpasar, Bali, with a focus on presenting realist and experimental works rooted in social issues. He also manages the podcast channel Diskusi Diksi, an alternative space for discussing literature, theatre, and creative experiences across different mediums. Bayu Lesmana is based in Bali and studied German Literature.

Bayu Lesmana adalah seorang penulis, penyair, dan aktor Indonesia yang aktif menulis naskah teater, menyutradarai, dan berakting, dengan eksplorasi tema seperti isu sosial, identitas, dan ketangguhan. Karyanya telah diterbitkan dalam beberapa antologi, termasuk Sajak 12 Tiang (2017), Lentera (2019), Burung-burung di Langit Merah (2024), dan Kelas Pekerja (2025). Sejumlah puisinya juga telah muncul di platform digital seperti sudutkantin.co serta di kanal Instagram pribadinya. Di dunia pertunjukan, Bayu merupakan salah satu pendiri kelompok teater Diorama Drama yang berbasis di Denpasar, Bali. Kelompok ini berfokus pada karya realis dan eksperimental yang berakar pada isu-isu sosial. Ia juga mengelola podcast Diskusi Diksi, sebuah ruang alternatif untuk membahas sastra, teater, dan pengalaman kreatif lintas medium. Bayu Lesmana berbasis di Bali dan merupakan lulusan Sastra Jerman.