Hamlet
- Director: Dimitri Khvtisiashvili
- Theatre:Nodar Dumbadze Theater for Young Audiences
- Hosting Theatre :Nodar Dumbadze Professional Youth Theatre
- Date:
- 1 September - 20:00 hr,
Author - William Shakespeare
Director - Dimitri Khvtisiashvili
Scenography by - Mikhail Zhigulsky
Costumes Designer - Vlada Kunaeva
Choreographer - Gia Margania
Composer / musical adaptation - Zurab Gagloshvili
Assistant to the director: Inga Kachakhidze
Cast:
Claudius – Vano Dugladze
Gertrude – Keti Chachua
Hamlet – Nikoloz Faikridze
Polonius – David Rostomashvili
Laertes – Rati Goguadze
Ophelia – Mariam Chukhruqidze
Rosencrantz – Giorgi Jikuridze
Guildenstern – Devi Rekhviashvili
Horatio – Aleksandre Kvezereli
Osric – Giorgi Korganashvili
Actor, Gravedigger – Paata Mkheidze
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes, with 1 intermission
In this bold reinterpretation of William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Hamlet finds its voice on the stage of a theater dedicated to the young audiences of the 21st century. Directed by Dimitri Khvtisiashvili, the production strips away the constraints of time and place, presenting an era-less, universal tale of human struggle, values, and destiny.
With minimalist design, featuring strict costumes and stark décor, the performance removes all distractions, placing actors and audience face to face with Shakespeare’s profound questions about justice, morality, loyalty, and identity. An eclectic musical score heightens the tension, while the characters’ raw emotions and dilemmas resonate powerfully with contemporary sensibilities.
This production challenges both teenage and adult viewers to confront difficult themes—politics, duty, betrayal, family, and the timeless quest for meaning. Each audience member is invited to discover their own truths within the narrative, exploring which themes—be it the tragic weight of destiny, the corrupting influence of power, or the search for personal integrity—speak most deeply to them.
More than just a performance, this Hamlet is an immersive experience that bridges Shakespeare’s immortal words with the urgent questions of today’s world—a mirror reflecting humanity across all ages.
Nodar Dumbadze State Youth Theater, founded in 1927, is the first children’s theater in Transcaucasia and has been serving audiences in Tbilisi and beyond for nearly a century. Its diverse repertoire includes Georgian dramaturgy, translated classics, modern plays, and works by renowned children’s authors, offering performances tailored for audiences aged 4 to 18, as well as evening shows for adults.
In addition to its large and small stages, since 2012 the theater has operated an experimental space dedicated to supporting directors in their creative explorations. Committed to reaching wider audiences, the theater has toured extensively, performing in countries such as Italy, Hungary, Belarus, Turkey, Albania, Serbia, Ukraine, and more.
The theater’s dedication to nurturing young talent and fostering artistic innovation has made it a cherished institution among both audiences and artists. Its efforts to showcase Georgia’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant contemporary scene internationally continue to enhance its reputation as a leading cultural ambassador.
Artistic Director of Theatre: Dimitri Khvtisiashvili
General Manager/Manager: Tamar lordkipanidze
Contact Information: 551087764
youththeatretbilisi@gmail.com
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