Theatre Today
Information about the Theatre:
Kote Marjanishvili State Drama Theatre is opening its 98th theatrical season. The theatre remains faithful to the traditions of its founder, Kote Marjanishvili. By blending tradition with innovation and maintaining an audience-centered repertoire, it has established itself as a "public" or social theatre. It can be said that the theatre has taken on the role of both an enlightener and a social commentator. The Marjanishvili Theatre is a vital part of the country’s cultural life and continues to hold a leading position to this day.
The artistic director of the Marjanishvili Theatre from 1928 to 1933 was its founder and one of Georgia’s greatest directors, Kote Marjanishvili. After his death, the theatre was led by renowned directors such as Vasil Qushitashvili, Archil Chkheidze, Ushangi Chkheidze, Veriko Anjaparidze, Giga Lortkipanidze, and Temur Chkheidze.
From 2006 to 2023, the artistic director was Levan Tsuladze, who brought new creative trends to the theatre. The current artistic director is Giorgi Margvelashvili, a director and educator.
The theatre is home to some of the country’s best actors, directors, designers, and composers—a team that ensures its success and relevance. Every new premiere is a major cultural event in Tbilisi.
The Marjanishvili Theatre goes beyond performances; it also supports various important cultural projects as part of its mission.
Since 2015, the Marjanishvili Theatre has been a full member of the European Theatre Convention (ETC).
Membership in the ETC means being part of the European family of theatres, participating in major projects, creating joint productions, and bringing new ideas to life.
86 years after the theatre’s founding, The Guardian wrote:
“If the level of other Georgian theatres even slightly approaches that of the Marjanishvili Theatre, then theatre criticism must be considered the most enviable profession in the country.”
For the information on the technical data for the big stage click here
In the file you can find following information:
Backstage Plans
Lighting Plans
Moving Bars Plan
Stage Plan (Height – 18 m; Depth - 24 m; Length – 14 m; Stage mirror– 10,5 m)
Orchestral pit is in 3 pieces
7 LX Bar, 28 Flying Bar
Sound Plans
Stage Rent
Big Stage To see the plan house Plans for audience Click Here
Small Stage To see the plan house Plans for audience Click Here
Stage Rent from 12:00 till the end of the Show (including WAT) :
Big Stage - 8,000 Lari
Small Stage - 1,500 Lari
Number of the Seats:
Big Stage- 436 Seats
Small Stage –102 Seats
For more information Contact us:
+995 322 95 35 82