“The Host and the Guest” (12+)

“The Host and the Guest” (12+)

A performance by the Giga Lortkipanidze Professional Municipal Drama Theatre of Rustavi
Presented on the Main Stage of the Ilia Chavchavadze Professional State Drama Theatre of Batumi
Based on the poem by Vazha-Pshavela

Director & Set Designer: Soso Nemsadze

Costume Designer: Barbara Aslamazishvili

Composer: Gogita Maisuradze

Stage Movement: Shota Gegiadze

Technical Director: Ina Khomasuridze

Cast: Vako Koberidze, Nika Chkhaidze, Archil Makalatia, Zura Pirosmanishvili, Irakli Bekaia, Ana Sharvadze, Natia Meladze, Sofiko Chkhitunidze, Ekaterine Kvrivishvili, Rezo Kogoshvili, Leonti Shioshvili, Zaza Taboshvili, Giorgi Tochilashvili, Irakli Jishkariani

Synopsis:
Respect for others’ values is one of humanity’s eternal moral dilemmas.
This story, based on Vazha-Pshavela’s iconic poem, explores the complex themes of hospitality, cultural conflict, moral integrity, and tradition.

Set in the mountainous region of Pshavi-Khevsureti, the plot follows Jokhola, who offers shelter to his wounded enemy Zviadauri — a warrior from a rival tribe. Despite their enmity, Jokhola honors the ancient code of hospitality, which obligates the host to protect his guest.

This noble act, however, clashes with the expectations of his community and leads to tragic consequences.
Ultimately, Jokhola chooses moral integrity over tribal loyalty, offering a powerful meditation on trust, honor, and the cost of staying true to one's principles.
The story of Jokhola and Zviadauri is a timeless tragedy of human courage and ethical conflict.