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MARJANISHVILI THEATRE

Kote Marjanishvili State Drama Theatre was established in Kutaisi in 1928 year andvery soon it was titled The Second State Georgian Drama Theatre. It was founded bya great theatre director and reformer of the Georgian theatre by the name of KoteMarjanishvili. Marjanishvili played a crucial role in the development of Georgian

theatrical life, and is generally credited with navigating a path for modern Georgiantheatre. Using established Georgian theatrical traditions, Marjanishvili created amodern theatre in which antique, classical and modern drama existed harmoniously.

It later moved to Tbilisi. During this period hestaged productions such as: Hopla, WereAlive by Ernst Toller, To the Very Heart byShalva Dadiani, Uriel Acosta by CarlGutzkow, How by Karlo Kaladze, Kvarkvare

Tutaberi by Polikarpe Kakabadze, BeatriceCenci by Percy Shelley, Othello by William

Shakespeare etc During the first tours of thetheatre in early thirties and after the firstdemonstration of its theatrical wealth,Marjanishvili Theatre was asked to relocate in

Tbilisi (1930) and occupied the building of thepublic house built by the Zubalashvilibrothers. In 1933, after the death of Kote

Marjanishvili, the theatre was named afterits founder.

Even though the soviet system deniedGeorgian artists to represent their theatrical

mastery abroad, Marjanishvili Theatre stillmanaged to attend different art and theatrefestivals, where critic and public alike havealways been enchanted by Georgianspassionate and innovate approach to thetheatre and to the life.

Location

Marjanishvili Theatre is located at 8,Marjanishvili str. 0102, Tbilisi, Georgia

Information: +995 32 295 35 82,Box Office: +995 32 295 59 66, +995 32 247 57 68

Fax: +995 32 295 40 01,

Email: info@marjanishvili.ge

http://www.marjanishvili.net/eng

Activity

Theater season runs from September until the end of June. It has two - Small and Bigsstages and hosts around 45 000 audience per season, with 382 performances.

Performances are every day, except Mondays and start at 20:00 on both stages.

GRIBOEDOV THEATRE

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Griboedov Theatre was established in 1932, in the building of former Bank Theatre,built in XIX century, renewed in 1906-1908 y. Later, in 1970s, the building wasreconstructed and now the Theater is situated in a huge building together with theShopping Mall (currently under reconstruction) and the Metro vestibule.

Theatre is named after Alexander Griboedov, Russian diplomat, dramatist and acomposer of 19th century.

Theatre mainly stages performances in Russian language, based on Russian, Georgianand other foreign screenplays. Its current repertoire covers more than 25 plays.

Location

Griboedov Theatre is located at Rustaveli ave.2, Tbilisi, in the building of former hugedepartment store Univermagi Tbilisi (under reconstruction), right above the MetroStation Freedom Square (Tavisuflebis moedani) -http://www.pinpoint.ge/main/index.php?x=43355&y=43276&z=1 . One can also getthere by any bus or taxi towards Freedom Square from any part of the city.

Tel. 995 32 2931106

Activity

The Theatre is the best place for Russian speakers, since its the only place, where onecan attend performance in Russian language. Also, because of its perfect location, youcan enjoy a number of beautiful caffees, bars, clubs around (100 metres to G.Leonidze street cafes (http://www.pinpoint.ge/main/index.php?x=43458.333333333336&y=43650&z=3) or 300 m walk towards Leselidze, Chardinand Erekle streets or walk around Old Tbilisi.

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LIBERTY THEATRE (or Free theatre?)

Liberty Theatre is a quite new theatre, established 10 years ago.Its a private theatre, owned by Avto Varsimashvili (Theatre Director).Liberty theatre has experienced some problems with the government ofShevardnadze, because of the performances having some political content related toShevardnadzes political past, but it was not finally closed.

Liberty theatre was also the first one taking its performances to Tskhinvali breakwayregion in 2004.Theatre is known as one of the most loved theaters for youth, not only in Tbilisi, but inother cities of Georgia as well. Its actors are also known for the most popular TV-seriesin Georgia In the middle of the city and some movies.

LocationTheatre is located at Rustaveli ave.2, Tbilisi, above the Freedom Square metro stationon the way to State Chancellery https://reader009.{domain}/reader009/html5/0517/5afda28cc1075.

Tel.: 99532 293 16 24 (direction) or 99532 298 58 21 (for booking tickets).Performances are usually held every day, except for the Mondayhttp://www.theatre.ge/

FB-page: http://on.fb.me/ji9f04

ActivityThe ticket price for performance varies from 5 to 15 GEL.You can enjoy a cup of coffee and nice music in the Theatre Caf before theperformance starts.Afterwards, if you wish to go out, you can enjoy a number of beautiful caffees, bars,clubs around (100 metres to G. Leonidze street cafes(http://www.pinpoint.ge/main/index.php?x=43458.333333333336&y=43650&z=3 ) or300 m walk towards Leselidze, Chardin and Erekle streets or walk around Old Tbilisi.

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TBILISI STATE ACADEMIC OPERA AND BALLET THEATRE is the main Opera Theatre in

Tbilisi, with its long history of existence. 2001 has seen the 150th jubilee of this

Theatre.

On the 12th April 1851 the theatre was opened with a grandiose banquet, which wasattended by the high circles of the society of Tbilisi. After several months from this

event in one of the popular Parisian newspaper, Illustrations (issue of 25th October

1851) wrote: This is the only theatre in the city, the interior of which is totally made in

Moresque, is doubtlessly one of the most elegant, beautiful and fascinating theatrical

constructions, the perception of which is possible by a human being.

The Tbilisi Opera has hosted opera stars such

as Montserrat Caball andJos Carreras and has

held many ballet performances.

The best representatives of the Georgian vocal

school revealed their best characteristics, amongstthem: Vano Sarajishvili, Sandro Inashvili, Niko

Kumsiashvili, David Andguladze, Peter

Amiranashvili, David Gamrekeli, Dimitri

Mchedlidze, Batu Kraveishvili, Nadezhda Kharadze,

Nadezhda Tsomaia, Vera Davidova, Meri Nakashidze and many others. The Theatre is

proud of such brilliant singers as: Lamara Chkonia, Medea Amiranashvili, Tamar

Gurgenidze, Tsisana Tatishvili, Makvala Kasrashvili

(http://www.belcanto.ru/kasrashvili.html ), Zurab Anjaparidze, Nodar Andguladze, Zurab

Sotkilava (http://www.belcanto.ru/sotkilava.html ), Paata Burchuladze

(http://www.burchuladze.net), Temur Gugushvili, Alexander Khomeriki, LianaKalmakhelidze, Maia Tomadze, Jemal Mdivani, Imeri Kavsadze, Eldar Getsadze, Badri

Maisuradze (http://www.maisuradze.com), Valeriano Gamgebeli (Spain), Lado

Atanelashvili (Lado Ataneli, Germany, http://www.ataneli.com), Naira Glunchadze

(Germany), Eteri Chkonia (Eteri Lamoris, Spain, http://www.eterilamoris.com), Iano

Alibegashvili (Iano Tamari, Italy, http://www.iano-tamar.com), Nana Kavtarashvili

(http://www.nanamiriani.com), who used to perform at various times and are still

performing in the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre. Famous Georgianconductors used

to work in the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre: Ivane Paliashvili, Eugene Mikeladze,

Odyssey Dimitriadi, Vakhtang Paliashvili, Didim Mirtskhulava, Zakaria Khurodze, Jansug

Kakhidze; directors: Alexander Tsutsunava, Kote Marjanishvili, Sandro Akhmeteli,

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Vakhtang Tabliashvili, Mikheil Tumanishvili, Giga Lortkipanidze; Gizo Jhordania; Guram

Meliva;Set and Costume designers: V. Sidamon-Eristavi, Sergo Kobuladze, Tamar

Abakelia, Simon (Soliko) Virsaladze, Ivan Askurava.

Location:

Tbilisi State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre located at Rustaveli Avenue 25, 0108,

in the center of Tbilisi, Georgia. Its very easy to get there by bus passing Rustaveliave. as well as taxi or metro (~200 m walk from Rustaveli of Tavisufleba Metros).

You can obtain detailed information by means of calling the phone numbers of the

service office:(+995 32) 214 32 03. The service office is open every day (except

Saturday and Sunday) from 11 to 18.

Take a virtual tour into Opera and Ballet Theatre: http://www.opera.ge/3d.php?lang=eng

Activity:

The Theatre is currently closed because of the renovation, until 2013. Though, the performances are

usually held in different other theatres. For more information check the web-site:

http://www.opera.ge/3d.php?lang=eng

TBILISI MARIONETTE THEATRE

The 1st Georgian Marionette Theatre was established in 1980, Tbilisi. The 1st

performances staged in the Theatre were Alfred and Violetta and Marchal de

Fanties Diamond, by Revaz Gabriadze, play writer. Mr. Gabriadze is still the art

director of Marionette Theatre.

The theatre company has successfully traveled around several countries: France, UK,

Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, USA, etc and is very popular in Georgia, especiallyamong the foreign tourists.

Location

Theatre is located at Shavteli st.26, Tbilisi, pedestrian zone. There is no parking

possibility nearby, therefore its advised to park a car near Dolls Museum and walk

about 100 meters to the Theatre.

web-site: www.gabriadze.com

Tel.: 995 32 298 65 89; 995 32 298 65 93

Activity

Tbilisi Marionette Theatre enjoys special attention of foreign tourists due to the

possibility of offering performances with English/Russian subtitles. Though, its highly

recommended to make a phone check before buying tickets to make sure that the will

provide subtitles for the particular show. The ticket price usually varies from 7 to 15

GEL. Tickets can also be bought online at www.biletebi.ge (though the site is in

Georgian only)

The best location of the Theatre ensures the possibility of visiting several Cafes, Bars,

Restaurants and Clubs around, on Chardin and Erekle streets and in Old Tbilisi.

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