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Kinto

17 Rustaveli avenue

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02.04.2026 - 03.04.2026

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English, Georgian, Russian

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02.04.2026

Thursday

20:00

80 ₾ - 100 ₾

03.04.2026

Friday

20:00

80 ₾ - 100 ₾

Musical Performance “Kinto”

📍 Rustaveli National Theatre
Small Stage

Composer: Nunu Gabunia
Stage Director: Gocha Kapanadze
Musical Director: Nika Nikvashvili
Adapted Libretto (based on Akaki Tsereteli’s play “Kinto”): Basa Janikashvili
Set Designer: Lomgul Murusidze
Costume Designers: Eka Javakhishvili, Keti Tsitsishvili
Choreographer: Bachana Chanturia
Technical Director: Marina Amaglobeli

Starring: Tamar Gverdtsiteli

Cast:
Ninutsa Bediashvili, Marina Kakhiani, Davit Kvirtskhalia, Kakha Kupatadze, Eka Mindiashvili,
Niko Nanitashvili, Lasha Ramishvili, Nanuli Sarajishvili, Yuri Popkhadze, Badri Chikhiashvili.

About the Performance

The musical is based on Akaki Tsereteli’s play “Kinto.”

The main character is Salome, whose husband Ilia decides to leave her, claiming he no longer loves her. His friend Samson supports this decision and encourages Ilia to destroy the marriage. However, Samson secretly loves Salome himself and hopes to win her heart.

In order to save her marriage and regain her husband’s love, Salome devises a clever plan. She disguises herself as a kinto(a traditional Tbilisi street character) and introduces herself to Ilia as the supposed lover of his own wife.

Ilia follows the mysterious kinto, determined to confirm Salome’s betrayal. Yet just as he is about to expose the “affair,” he realizes he has been the victim of a playful yet meaningful scheme.

Ilia understands that leaving his wife was a mistake and realizes that he still loves Salome just as deeply as on their wedding day. The couple reunites, while Samson — who tried to destroy their marriage — is cast out.

The story of a complicated relationship unfolds as a comedy of errors, where misunderstandings lead not only to humorous situations but also to deeper reflection.

The play explores themes such as love and betrayal, friendship and hypocrisy, loyalty and infidelity.
Everyone can make mistakes, but sincere love and devotion can overcome them.

🕗 Start time: 20:00
⏱ Duration: 100 minutes
🔞 Age restriction: 8+

The performance takes place on the Small Stage of the Rustaveli National Theatre.

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Location

Rustaveli national theater

17 Rustaveli avenue

The Georgian Drama Theater was named after Shota Rustaveli on November 25, 1921, but the history of the Rustaveli Theater began much earlier: "Theatre is a great thing for our fallen people, so far we do not have any signs of nationalism." It is one place where our language is heard publicly and acts publicly'' - wrote Ilia Chavchavadze. In 1879, the members of the "Drama Committee", Ilia Chavchavadze, Akaki Tsereteli, Dimitri Kifiani, Davit Eristav and Ivane Machabelima, adopted a charter, selected a building on the Palace Square, and on September 5, 1879, with their great efforts, the first season opened with Barbara Jorjadze's comedy "Ras" I was looking and what did I find" (Director - G. Tumanishvili). For the restored Georgian theater, Ivane Machabel translated Shakespeare's plays, and Davit Eristav translated Sardu's "Flandria" - "Homeland" into Georgian (1882). The national aspiration of the theater was highlighted in this performance. Lado Meskhishvili, who played the role of Levan Khimshiashvili, was named a national hero. . Robert Sturua's performances - "Caucasian Chalk Circle" and "Richard III" brought the theater world recognition. Rustaveli Theater had triumphant tours in many countries of the world, including England, Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland, Mexico, Australia, Finland and Iceland. He is a participant of Edinburgh, Avignon, Athens, Adelaide, Reykjavik, Jerusalem festivals. Robert Sturua and his staged performances have been awarded with many national and international awards and prizes. Today, young directors and actors in the theater, together with the older generation, continue creative searches.

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