Georgian dramaturgy goes back to the mid-19 th century. Its founder is the writer, translator and theater figure Georgi Eristavi (1811–1864).
In Georgia there are more than 30 theatres. The most popular of are in Tbilisi; the Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Z.Paliashvili, S. Rustaveli State Academic Drama Theater well-known in the modern theatre world for as of the most creative and talented company, the State Academic Drama Theatre named after K.Mardzhanishvili which marked its 50 th anniversary, Griboedov State Russian Drama Theatre the State Music Theatre named after V.Abashidze. |
