A play for children directed by Mareike Wenzel, written by Alex Chigvinadze

The play „The Sun Is Yours Barbol Dolash“ (original title „მზე შენია ბარბოლ დოლაშ“ was written by Alex Chigvinadze for Mareike’s theatre company Aitsona Daitsona and directed by Mareike. It had its premiere in November 2024 in Mestia/Georgia, followed by a tour through Georgia.

„The Sun Is Yours Barbol Dolash“ was developed 2022 by Alex Chigvinadze following workshops with children in Akhalkalaki and Mestia/Georgia which were curated by Aitsona Daitsona. Based on these workshops Alex Chigvinadze wrote this play.

„The Sun Is Yours Barbol Dolash“ tells the story of a Georgian family, whose mother had to leave to work abroad. It deals with the economical struggles of a family, gender roles, loss but also how a family grows together in times of crises.

Cast:

Kalina: Tina Laghidze
Lile: Mariam Lobzhanidze
Ana: Ketevan Barnovi
Data: Sandro Leluashvili
Zura: Archil Sulakvelidze
Nasta: Lana Kozmava
Alexandra: Ketevan Davitashvili

Music: Ketevan Davitashvili
Director’s Assistant: Nino Vashakidze
Producer: Mariam Gabritchidze
Set/Costume Design: Mariam Gabritchidze, Mareike Wenzel
PR: Lili Mamulashvili