The Wrestling Show

is a DIY take on wrestling, mixing elements of Lucha Libre, WWE, ballroom, physical theatre and good old sock wrestling.

The project began at The Palace Residency 2021 and snowballed from a simple desire: to wrestle. The Wrestling Show is now a sold-out fundraiser and community event held annually.

The community is invited to create narratives and stories around a conflict of their choice, and we bring them to life in the ring. Each fight becomes an opportunity for a statement, ranging from the silly to the serious, for example: Soft-boiled egg vs. Hard-boiled egg to 30 vs. the anti-ageing industry.

It’s an opportunity for release, creativity, play, and catharsis - resulting in moments of collective effervescence.

Photos of The Wrestling Show 2024 by Tamu


Poster by Jenny Barr



Photos of The Wrestling Show 2023 by Tamu & Sonja Madani