Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater
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A fairytale-like, crookedly built handmade clock tower where little angels come out to ring the bell at noon and at 7 p.m. The theatre’s marionette shows are a popular draw in Tbilisi.
The marionette theatre was founded by artist Rezo Gabriadze. The clock tower outside, which he designed by hand in 2010, is a “leaning tower” of tiles and bricks pieced together at odd angles. Every day at 12:00 and 19:00, little angels come out to ring the bell and perform a short marionette piece called “The Ring of Life.” The theatre’s marionette productions, such as The Battle of Stalingrad, have excellent reputations, but seats are limited, so book in advance on the official website. The café next door is also charmingly decorated.
Opening hours
Bell tower viewable all day; shows mostly in the evening
Nearby sights
- Anchiskhati Basilica
- Rike Park
- Bridge of Peace
- Sioni Cathedral
- Freedom Square
- Georgian National Museum (Simon Janashia Museum)
- Dry Bridge Market
- Rustaveli Avenue