Gothic Horror Meets Queer Resistance in Bengaluru

This January, Bengaluru is set to transform into a realm of gothic horror, folklore, and queer resistance with "Blood Moon Over Bengaluru." This immersive theatre production, scheduled from January 16 to 18, will unfold within a significant 160-year-old heritage building in Shivajinagar, becoming part of the BLR Hubba festival.

The experience is designed to dissolve the conventional boundaries between performers and audience. Attendees are not mere spectators but active participants whose choices and moral dilemmas are central to the unfolding narrative. This interactive format encourages deep sensory and emotional engagement, compelling individuals to reflect on their values, particularly concerning gender, identity, and social power.

Inspired by the early queer gothic novel "Carmilla," the production weaves Karnataka's rich folklore, including powerful demon-gods like rakshasas and pishachis, into its storyline. These figures are presented not just as antagonists but as complex beings embodying strength and layered identities, offering a unique reimagining of gothic themes through a local lens.