Malshtrem
- Director: Ioseb bakuradze
- Theatre:Georgian Regional Theatres Network
- Date:
- 1 September - 20:00 hr,
Author: Grigol robakidze
Director: Ioseb bakuradze
Scenography by: Kakha bakuradze
Choreographer: Lasha Robakidze
Composer / musical adaptation: Sandro nikoladze
Duration: 50 min.
“Maelstrom” refers to a powerful river current off the coast of Norway, a term derived from the words “grinding” and “current.”
This whirlpool, like a mill, drags and destroys everything in its path. Yet, people often find themselves drawn into the maelstrom by their own choices.
The play explores the rivalry between modern, fleeting worlds: city versus village, machine versus nature, rich versus poor, evil versus good, unbeliever versus believer.
In a world dominated by telephones and cars, earthquakes—both literal and metaphorical—strike frequently, caused by humanity’s misguided way of life.
Georgian Regional Theaters Network (G.R.T.N.)
Founded in 2008, the Georgian Regional Theaters Network (G.R.T.N.) supports, develops, and promotes regional theaters and independent theater professionals across Georgia. It actively collaborates with international festivals, theaters, and cultural organizations both domestically and abroad.
Main Activities
• Artist exchange programs
• International co-productions
• Collaborations with foreign directors, designers, actors, and producers
• Coordination of international tours and global festival participation
Flagship Project
Since 2015, G.R.T.N. has co-organized the International Festival of Regional Theaters in Poti in partnership with the Cultural-Educational Fund TODAY. Held annually every July, the festival unites theater companies from multiple countries for performances, collaborations, and cultural exchange. In 2024, the festival celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Recent Focus: Documentary Puppet Theatre
G.R.T.N.’s current initiative involves documentary puppet performances that honor significant historical figures in Georgia’s modern history—individuals who made pivotal, often underrecognized contributions. These include:
• Niko Nikoladze — writer and public figure
• Sergo Parajanov — renowned filmmaker
• Viktor Kratasyuk — Olympic champion
Selected International & Local Projects
• 2010 — Yellow Days | Supported by Swiss Embassy, Goethe Institute, Poti Theater
• 2014 — War in My Garden | Supported by Embassy of Poland, Poti Theater
• 2015 — Mother Courage and Her Children | Supported by IETM, Poti Theater
• 2015 — Flushed | Supported by Embassy of Poland, Poti Theater
• 2018 — Pirosmani | Supported by Poti Theater, Ministry of Culture of Georgia
• 2019–2020 — Polish Film Festival in Georgia: Visala
• 2020 — Macbeth | Collaboration with Alytus Theater, Lithuania
• 2020 — Medea s01e06 | Supported by Ministry of Culture of Georgia
• 2020 — Guide to Regional Theaters 2020
• 2021 — Research on the Commercial & International Potential of Batumi and Poti in Performing Arts
• 2023 — Niko Nikoladze | Supported by Ministry of Culture of Georgia
• 2023 — Puppet play Sergo Parajanov | Supported by Tbilisi Municipality
• 2024 — Puppet play Viktor Kratasyuk | Supported by Poti Municipality
• 2024 — Creative Residency of Spanish Dance Artists in Poti
• Under production: Puppet play Mikheil Kobakhidze
G.R.T.N. was founded by and is currently led by Tengiz Khukhia, an experienced theater producer and cultural professional active since 2004. His work is dedicated to the creative development of his hometown, Poti, as well as other regions across Georgia.
General Manager/Manager - Tengiz khukhia
Contact information: +995595054054/ Khukhia.tengiz@gmail.com