Gabriadze Backstage Tour

Step into the world behind the curtains at Gabriadze Theatre with a special backstage tour led by Chika, renowned actress, troupe leader, and longtime creative partner of Rezo Gabriadze. Experience first-hand the stories, routines, and artistry that bring this iconic Tbilisi puppet theatre to life. As Chika leads you through the intimate environment, she shares vivid recollections of rehearsals, travels, and mornings spent alongside Gabriadze himself. Discover how motion, breath, and subtle touch transform inanimate objects into expressive performers, and learn how the theatre’s core philosophy of humanity influences every gesture on stage. Perfect for fans of puppetry, storytelling, and Georgian culture, this tour opens the guarded backstage to both dedicated followers and new guests, allowing you to witness the living memory of the Gabriadze legacy. Tours offered in Georgian and Russian. The one-hour experience runs on select dates between May 23 and June 27, 2026, at Gabriadze Theatre, Tbilisi. Not suitable for children under 12.