Performance Language: Georgian
Starring: Bakar Deisadze, Abel Soselia
Premiere
With financial support from the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection, we present “The Blue Bonfire,” a one-act performance inspired by Hector Malot's novel Nobody's Boy (Sans Famille).
Director: Ekaterine Siradze
Set Designer: Vakhtang Koridze
Music: Nino Kipshidze
Music Arrangement: Vladimir Machitadze
Puppet Maker: Mikheil Trushelov
Choreographer: Giorgi Kartvelishvili
Assistant Director: Marina Gagoshidze
Technical Director: Leila Dvalishvili
Cast:
Bakar Deisadze
Abel Soselia
Giorgi Kartvelishvili
Avtandil Chikviladze
Nino Sheklashvili
Zaza Iosebashvili
The story follows a young boy named Rene, who dreams of learning a trade and finding work. His journey is far from easy. Along the way, he meets people from different professions, observes their lives, and forms his own impressions of each of them.
However, it is an encounter with a master craftsman that ultimately changes Rene's destiny. Inspired by this meeting, he decides to devote his future to the art of acting, discovering a path that will lead him to the stage.
Although there is a touch of sentimentality in his voice, Rene is a determined fighter searching for his place in the world. Through obstacles, hardship, and pain, he perseveres and achieves his dream — he becomes an actor.
Kind-hearted, compassionate, and noble, Rene finally steps onto the grand stage he has always longed for. He encourages himself with the words: “Only forward, Rene!”
And deep within his heart, a blue bonfire begins to burn — a flame that does not scorch but warms. Its warmth spreads to the audience as well.
The performance awakens uplifting emotions not only in children but also in adults, bringing forgotten dreams and feelings back to life.
Duration: 40 minutes