Pirosmani

 

Zviad Bolkvadze's Musical Drama

 

Dedicated to Tamaz Goderdzishvili

Zviad Bolkvadze's musical drama Pirosmani is a large-scale stage production that offers a philosophical interpretation of the life and artistic legacy of the great Georgian painter Niko Pirosmani.

 

Rather than presenting a chronological account of the artist's life, the performance unfolds as a symbolic and emotionally charged dramatic journey into Pirosmani's inner world. It explores the artist's solitude, love, creative freedom, suffering, and the spiritual path that immortalized his name in the history of world art.

 

With Zviad Bolkvadze's original score, compelling performances, expressive choreography, and striking stage design, the production creates a unified artistic experience where music, drama, and visual art merge in perfect harmony. Pirosmani invites audiences to reflect on Niko Pirosmani's personality and creative legacy from a fresh perspective.

 

Pirosmani is regarded as one of the most significant works of contemporary Georgian musical theatre.

 

 

Cast & Creative Team

• Pirosmani – Kakha Kobaladze
• Death – Tatia Tatrashvili

 

Director: Zaza Sikharulidze
Production Designer: Vakhtang Beselia
Choreographer: Kote Purtseladze
Lighting Designers: Kakha Gigineishvili, Irakli Krasnapolski
Sound Director: Vera Kebuladze
Sound Operator: Jaba Makharadze
Projection Design: Nika Krasnapolski
Technical Director: Lana Mameishvili

 

Venue:
Batumi Art Center
1 O. Dimitriadi Street, Batumi

 

Tickets on this event are non-refundable