I found a new park by the apartment. Mziuri Park and Garden. Mziuri is located on Chavchavadze Avenue in the neighborhood I am staying in, Vake. It is said to be one of the most positive places in Tbilisi. There are statues of Georgian writer Nodar Dumbadze’s characters at the entrance (but, I have never heard of him so I don’t know who they are). There is a fun amphitheater in the central part of the park. It is a peaceful place to walk.
Tonight Ramona—a tale about trains in love.
Though small in size, The Gabriadze Theatre is said (at least here in Tbilisi) to be among the world’s preeminent cultural institutions. Presenting mature puppet performances full of depth and meaning, it has gained the respect and recognition of international audiences and critics alike. The company was under the direction of artist, writer and director Rezo Gabriadze who recently passed away.
This beautiful building was designed by Gabriadze himself.
Ramona stars two star-crossed steam locomotives. You could say it’s about the romance of travel, though here that romance ends in an unusually tearful scene of smelting. In just over an hour, this show was set in postwar Soviet Union and tackles freedom and duty, love and death, and metallurgy.
I think I overheard someone say that Ramona played at Lincoln Center a number of years ago, pre-pandemic.
The performance was terrific. I’m so glad I went. Six black-clad puppeteers were so skillful, the puppets’ voices were recorded (rather than live) and there were English subtitles. : )
Running time: 75 minutes. Premiered: 2013 in Tbilisi.
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6 responses to “Back to Georgia”
This country is intriguingly different. The theater looked so cute. I am overwhelmed just staring at the pictures Can’t even imagine being there to see everything.
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This country is intriguingly different. The theater looked so cute. I am overwhelmed just staring at the pictures Can’t even imagine being there to see everything.
Getting frustrated trying to reply Keeps telling me it’s a duplicate comment when it’s not, so Imhave to keep on typing. Yikes
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This country is intriguingly different. The theater looked so cute. I am overwhelmed just staring at the pictures Can’t even imagine being there to see everything.
Getting frustrated trying to reply Keeps telling me it’s a duplicate comment when it’s not, so Imhave to keep on typing. Yikes
Still won’t let me I give up
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Hi, Eileen. I love emailing with you. I sometimes get two of the same emails/comments from you but that is it. A few people email/comment and it is fun keeping in touch. Had a great day with Mike today—it’s 8:30PM here now. And I am loving seeing everything but it would be fun if Mike came home too. I have a lot in the US I still want to see. I am so sorry I didn’t make time for a Turkish bath while in Istanbul!! That would have been fun. I don’t know what I was thinking. The food and wine in Georgia is really great. Well all for now.
Hope you are still doing great in your recovery! You sound terrific. Talk soon, —nancy
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This country is intriguingly different. The theater looked so cute. I am overwhelmed just staring at the pictures Can’t even imagine being there to see everything.
Getting frustrated trying to reply Keeps telling me it’s a duplicate comment when it’s not, so Imhave to keep on typing. Yikes
Still won’t let me I give up. Mmmmmmmmm,mmm,m,m
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Finally
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