BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:210666@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20260828T053708Z DTSTART:20261001T183000Z DTEND:20261001T203000Z SUMMARY:Get Weird With Wrestling –\\; Qspace workshop DESCRIPTION:The Spectacular Body: A Weekly Exploration of Queer Wrestling and Camp Performance\\nWelcome to a weekly laboratory in Warehouse9’s Qspace\\, where we explore the wrestling ring as a site of radical theatr icality. 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 w orkshop invites you to discover and create spectacular alter-egos—perso nas that open up new spaces for collective joy\\, intimacy\\, and communi ty play.\\n \\;\\nPRACTICAL INFORMATION\\n Time: Thursdays\\, 18:30 20:30 (please arrive 10 minutes early)\\n Meeting point: Warehouse9\\, R osenlunds Allé 5 (Baghuset)\\, 2720 Vanløse\\n Who can join?: Open to a ll bodies\\, fitness levels\\, and identities. No prior wrestling or acti ng experience is required. Strictly 18+ \\n Language: English (or Danish /English depending on the group).\\n What to bring: Please wear comfortab le clothing that you can easily move in\\, a water bottle\\, and a clean pair of indoor shoes (trainers/sneakers) to protect the floor.\\nHow to j oin: Sign up via the button at the top of the page\\n \\;\\nThroughou t the weekly sessions\\, we will:\\n \\;\\n Master the art of gravity and the spectacular fall: Falling is not just a necessity\\; it is a gra nd narrative gesture. We will break down the physical techniques of the & #8220\\;bump\\,”\\; learning how to distribute impact safely across the body\\, land with confidence\\, and transform a sudden drop into a mo ment of breathtaking theatrical suspense.\\n \\;\\n Embody the mechan ics of physical illusion: We will practice safe\\, foundational stage com bat and wrestling movements. You will learn the geometry of the ring\\, h ow to share weight safely with a partner\\, and how to execute stylized\\ , high-energy movements with total control and bodily awareness.\\n \ \;\\n Master the sensory language of “\\;the sell”\\;: How does a body communicate impact through pure theater? We will dissect the timi ng\\, rhythm\\, and exaggerated gestures needed to make a fictional colli sion look hilariously high-stakes\\, turning a simple reaction into a gra nd narrative moment.\\n \\;\\n Draw inspiration from archetypes and s torylines: From the tragic\\, over-the-top heroes of classic soap operas to the chaotic brilliance of comedic wildcards\\, we will learn how to bu ild fictional backstories and larger-than-life personas.\\n \\;\\n Ex plore materials\\, gestures\\, and sensations: How can a sequin\\, a dram atic pause\\, a grand entrance\\, or an exaggerated gasp become a sanctua ry for expression? Participants are encouraged to build\\, discover\\, an d experiment with physical presence and creative costuming.\\n \\;\\n Take part in vocal and character exercises: We will pause to play with t he microphone\\, practicing the art of theatrical trash-talking and crowd work rooted entirely in comedy\\, imagination\\, and playful energy.\\n& nbsp\\;\\nThese sessions are an open invitation to see physical performan ce with new eyes. Come as you are\\, and together we can create vibrant\\ , joyful pauses within our everyday realities.\\n \\;\\nABOUT THE FAC ILITATORS\\n \\;\\nKFWS works with sensory\\, physical\\, and partici patory performance unfolding within queer community spaces. Their practic e explores how temporary characters and spectacular narratives emerge thr ough encounters between chaos\\, imagination\\, and the body. Drawing ins piration from theatrical wrestling\\, camp aesthetics\\, and collaborativ e play\\, they create situations where people and movement collectively r eimagine performance anew—allowing relational and fluid identities spac e to evolve.\\nA central point of departure in this work is a care for co llective joy and creative freedom—using the ring not as a site of ego\\ , but as an aesthetic foundation for laughter and community. \\nQuestion s? For more info you can write wrestling.scenekunst@gmail.com.\\nAccess I nformation\\nWarehouse9 has level free entrance to the space and a gender neutral accessible toilet that can be accessed via a certified stairlift .\\nAll events at Warehouse9 are considered “relaxed”. We operate wit h a safer space policy and ask that you orientate yourself upon entry to the space.\\nWarehouse9 is supported by the Danish Arts Foundation and Th e City of Copenhagen. \\nhttps://www.gayout.com/europe/denmark/copenhage n/events/get-weird-with-wrestling-8211-qspace-workshop-2026-10-01 LOCATION:warehouse9.dk URL:https://www.gayout.com/europe/denmark/copenhagen/events/get-weird-with-wrestling-8211-qspace-workshop-2026-10-01 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR