The Spectacular Body: A Weekly Exploration of Queer Wrestling and Camp Performance

Welcome to a weekly laboratory in Warehouse9’s Qspace, where we explore the wrestling ring as a site of radical theatricality. When we step into the arena of hyper-expressive movement, the body becomes a canvas for our wildest imaginations. Inspired by the rich history of camp performance, melodrama, and physical comedy, this workshop invites you to discover and create spectacular alter-egos—personas that open up new spaces for collective joy, intimacy, and community play.

Throughout the weekly sessions, we will:

• Master the art of gravity and the spectacular fall: Falling is not just a necessity; it is a grand narrative gesture. We will break down the physical techniques of the “bump,” learning how to distribute impact safely across the body, land with confidence, and transform a sudden drop into a moment of breathtaking theatrical suspense.

• Embody the mechanics of physical illusion: We will practice safe, foundational stage combat and wrestling movements. You will learn the geometry of the ring, how to share weight safely with a partner, and how to execute stylized, high-energy movements with total control and bodily awareness.

• Master the sensory language of “the sell”: How does a body communicate impact through pure theater? We will dissect the timing, rhythm, and exaggerated gestures needed to make a fictional collision look hilariously high-stakes, turning a simple reaction into a grand narrative moment.

• Draw inspiration from archetypes and storylines: From the tragic, over-the-top heroes of classic soap operas to the chaotic brilliance of comedic wildcards, we will learn how to build fictional backstories and larger-than-life personas.

• Explore materials, gestures, and sensations: How can a sequin, a dramatic pause, a grand entrance, or an exaggerated gasp become a sanctuary for expression? Participants are encouraged to build, discover, and experiment with physical presence and creative costuming.

• Take part in vocal and character exercises: We will pause to play with the microphone, practicing the art of theatrical trash-talking and crowd work rooted entirely in comedy, imagination, and playful energy.

These sessions are an open invitation to see physical performance with new eyes. Come as you are, and together we can create vibrant, joyful pauses within our everyday realities.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Time: Thursdays, 18:30–20:30 (please arrive 10 minutes early)
• Meeting point: Warehouse9, Rosenlunds Allé 5 (Baghuset), 2720 Vanløse
• Who can join?: Open to all bodies, fitness levels, and identities. No prior wrestling or acting experience is required.
• Language: English (or Danish/English depending on the group).
• What to bring: Please wear comfortable clothing that you can easily move in, a water bottle, and a clean pair of indoor shoes (trainers/sneakers) to protect the floor.
• How to join: Sign up via the button at the top of the page

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

KFWS works with sensory, physical, and participatory performance unfolding within queer community spaces. Their practice explores how temporary characters and spectacular narratives emerge through encounters between chaos, imagination, and the body. Drawing inspiration from theatrical wrestling, camp aesthetics, and collaborative play, they create situations where people and movement collectively reimagine performance anew—allowing relational and fluid identities space to evolve.

A central point of departure in this work is a care for collective joy and creative freedom—using the ring not as a site of ego, but as an aesthetic foundation for laughter and community. 

Questions? For more info you can write [email protected].

Access Information
Warehouse9 has level free entrance to the space and a gender neutral accessible toilet that can be accessed via a certified stairlift.
All events at Warehouse9 are considered “relaxed”. We operate with a safer space policy and ask that you orientate yourself upon entry to the space.

Warehouse9 is supported by the Danish Arts Foundation and The City of Copenhagen.