Walking Tour “Bravo, Tbilisi! A Drama of the City’s Theatrical Life in 13 Acts”

Walking Tour
“Bravo, Tbilisi! A Drama of the City’s Theatrical Life in 13 Acts”

This tour is designed as a narrative about theatrical art, closely intertwined with the history of Georgia and its capital.

During the tour, participants will learn:

• How Armenian capital helped shape theatrical life in the city;

• Why Tiflis became a gateway to fame for Fyodor Chaliapin;

• How the rise of Georgian national identity manifested itself in opera;

• Why theatre figures are often among the first to suffer from political repression;

• When the Russian Theatre appeared in the city — and why it has survived to this day;

• And how the history of theatre can help us better understand Georgia.

Route:

• Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre

• Shota Rustaveli Theatre

• Griboedov Theatre

• Freedom Square

• Akhmeteli Monument

• Pitoyants House

• Alikhanov House

• Royal District Theatre

• Berikaoba Monument

• Gabriadze Puppet Theatre