Coriolanus( Poti International Festival_ Georgia)

About This Project

About the Project

The Poti International Regional Theatre Festival is an annual cultural event held every July in the city of Poti, Georgia. Since its inception in 2014 with the captivating performance of “Shoes Without Soles” by a Polish theatre company, the festival has become a prominent showcase for global theatrical diversity.

The festival features theatre groups from Poland, Ukraine, Japan, Lithuania, Serbia, Belarus, Italy, and Iran, alongside significant participation from Georgian theatre companies.

The artistic director and founder of this cultural and artistic festival is Nineli Chankotadze, a distinguished theatre actress. Her influential role has been pivotal in fostering international artistic connections and providing a platform for the global exchange of theatrical expressions.

Beyond international performances, the festival offers educational workshops and diverse masterclasses, particularly aimed at young participants. It plays a crucial role in enhancing cultural exchange, nurturing regional artistic talent, and establishing friendly artistic relationships, solidifying its place as a cornerstone in the global theatre calendar.

Playwrights:

Ehsan Rezvani, Sahar Salek (with special thanks to Mehdi Koushki and Hossein Barfinejad)

Director and Set Designer:

Mostafa Koushki

Producer:

Mostafa Koushki (Tehran Mostaghel Theatre)

Cast:

Mahsa Sharifi, Morteza Forouzanfar, Hanieh Moghadam, Sahar Mesbah, Atefeh Koushki, Amir Ahmadi, Ali Dalvand, Pouya Ansari, Shiva Satergi, Elnaz Shahbazi, Mehdi Kashefi

Head Playwrights:

Mostafa Koushki

Director Consultant:

Hasti Hosseini

Set Designer:

Mostafa Koushki

Costume Designer:

Neda Nasr

Composer:

Alisina Rezania

Music Player:

Hamidreza Hosseini

Lighting Designer:

Hassan Mohammadi

Graphic Designer:

Mehdi Davaei

Photographer:

Sayna Ghaderi

Media Consultant:

Babak Ahmadi

International Relations Manager:

Shadi Azmoudeh

Produced in Tehran Independent Theatre

Synopsis:
The story of the legendary Roman general Gaius Marcius Coriolanus in the 5th century BC, who, after triumphs in war and politics, seeks political leadership. However, due to the people’s discontent, he allies with the enemy to exact revenge on the citizens of Rome. This play explores the conflict between power, pride, and loyalty.