The Art of Staying Human
Step behind the curtains of the Gabriadze Theatre for an intimate backstage tour led by Chika - actress, troupe leader, and longtime collaborator of Rezo Gabriadze.
Among the sleeping puppets and quiet corners of this legendary Tbilisi theatre, Chika shares personal stories of rehearsals, travels, and mornings with Gabriadze himself. She reveals how breath, movement, and touch turn wood and fabric into living characters, and how the theatre’s philosophy of humanity guides every gesture.
Who This Is For
This tour is for anyone curious about the inner life of the Gabriadze Theatre - lovers of puppetry, storytelling, and Georgian culture. It welcomes both first-time visitors and long-time admirers, offering a rare opportunity to step inside its guarded backstage and see the theatre not as a spectator, but as part of its living memory.
The Gabriadze Theatre has always been a place of quiet mystery. Nestled in the heart of Tbilisi, it exists both in the present and in the stories told about it. Over the years, it has gathered a haze of legends and half-whispered memories, where fact and myth blend. Through a series of special encounters, the theatre opens its doors not only to its stage but to its inner voice - offering audiences the rare chance to hear the true stories of the Gabriadze Theatre directly from those who have lived them.
This tour is available in Georgian and Russian.
Among the sleeping puppets and quiet corners of this legendary Tbilisi theatre, Chika shares personal stories of rehearsals, travels, and mornings with Gabriadze himself. She reveals how breath, movement, and touch turn wood and fabric into living characters, and how the theatre’s philosophy of humanity guides every gesture.
Who This Is For
This tour is for anyone curious about the inner life of the Gabriadze Theatre - lovers of puppetry, storytelling, and Georgian culture. It welcomes both first-time visitors and long-time admirers, offering a rare opportunity to step inside its guarded backstage and see the theatre not as a spectator, but as part of its living memory.
The Gabriadze Theatre has always been a place of quiet mystery. Nestled in the heart of Tbilisi, it exists both in the present and in the stories told about it. Over the years, it has gathered a haze of legends and half-whispered memories, where fact and myth blend. Through a series of special encounters, the theatre opens its doors not only to its stage but to its inner voice - offering audiences the rare chance to hear the true stories of the Gabriadze Theatre directly from those who have lived them.
This tour is available in Georgian and Russian.
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