Paliashvili Opera House
Paliashvili Opera House
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Papulya
St. Petersburg, Russia316 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We went to the opera Samson and Delilah. The theater itself is very beautiful, in a classic European style (reminiscent of the Bolshoi or Mariinsky Theater). People are allowed into the building only 30 minutes before the start. There are small buffets with little choice and very expensive. The programs were free. The opera itself is surprisingly well staged: an excellent troupe, gorgeous scenery, interesting scenography.
Written March 4, 2024
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Carbo1960
Belgrade, Serbia428 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
If you have even the mildest interest in opera and/or ballet check what is on and grab the tickets! Not only you will be able to hear and watch world class singers and dancers, but also to admire a splendidly decorated building both from the outside and inside. Be aware of the dress code: shorts are definitely not allowed (I didn't have problems with jeans and sneakers).
Written June 10, 2024
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Catherine
Tbilisi, Georgia429 contributions
May 2022
Very beautiful building from the outside and inside. I have been to the opera show and have spent many hours sitting near the building. I like the atmosphere there and am glad they are improving it as many years ago it had a lot of trash around it as well as drunk people.
Written June 9, 2022
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Ekaterina A
Krasnaya Polyana, Russia15 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
A very beautiful theater, stylish scenery for Verdi’s opera La forza del destino. Wonderful opera! There is no tea or coffee in the buffet, there is alcohol and water from the refrigerator. we did not understand why theater in this aspect cannot be at a high level, as in all others. In short, take a thermos with you. One more thing, subtitles are in Georgian, but seriously, everywhere in the world they are in English...
Written October 15, 2023
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msa23_2000
Chino Hills, CA1,522 contributions
Jun 2021 • Solo
Beautiful exterior. It is really not that far from the old city and Liberty Square, but not exactly on the path. It has a lovely garden and great architecture. Learn about the designer and the original opera house that burned down.
Written July 8, 2021
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Pär F
Sweden120 contributions
Mar 2016
The opera makes for an marvelous evening in Tbilisi. The theater has just reopened after extensive renovations and provide both a great atmosphere and high class performances that could match those of Bolshoi in Moscow or Mariinsky in St Petersburg. The ticket price is very reasonable and the only disappointing part of the experience was the rather poor selection of food and wine during the interval.
Written March 26, 2016
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Kashvili
London, UK158 contributions
Oct 2013 • Solo
This great Opera House is the home of the Georgian State Ballet and Opera Companies. Very oriental in its construction the interior gives leaves you in no doubt that, although tucked away in a small country, this is one of the world's leading opera houses. Do try and catch a performance of either company - and if the ballet, they often perform work by European and American choreographers and is led by Nina Ananiashvili, herself a ballerina with the Moscow Bolshoi Ballet. Tickets are easily obtainable from the box office, or indeed some of the music and book shops on Rustaveli Avenue.
Written September 21, 2014
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Terry Anzur
Jupiter, FL1,870 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
We bought tickets online for a ballet performance about a month in advance. We saw a ballet based on a popular children's cartoon that seems like a Georgian version of the Nutcracker. The young kids seemed to enjoy it and it was fun to see the little ballerinas twirling in the splendid rooms of the theater during intermission. Randomly, everyone joined in singing the Beatles' "All you Need is Love" at the end. The family of the great choreographer George Balanchine came from Georgia, so there is a strong ballet tradition. There was a real "wow" factor when the dancers performed part of the pas de deux from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, so it would have been nice to see a more serious work. We wish we had also been able to attend an opera in this magnificent building with its Moorish architectural influences. Two of the best seats in the house in a private box were the equivalent of about $50 USD. Great value for a memorable culture experience.
Written February 9, 2019
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Mehdi_Farrokh
Banbury, UK183 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Paliashvili Opera House is located in Rustavelli street. It's easy to reach and Georgian show is great. Just check website for being in good scheduling, It's about 10 minutes from freedom square to be there.
Written September 7, 2016
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EarlyRetirementAbroa
Princeton, NJ3,041 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
We enjoyed the ballet Anna Karenina at this recently beautifully renovated Opera house. The ticket price is very affordable for the tourists, not sure about local people.
If you have opportunity to see the performance, please do it. You would enjoy it. Our seats were at the tier 1 level, and it was too hot there. Looks like no A/C or ventilation at that area. The locals are dressed nicely, some of them even in the evening gown and many in the cocktail dress. No fashion police at the theater but dress smart.
If you have opportunity to see the performance, please do it. You would enjoy it. Our seats were at the tier 1 level, and it was too hot there. Looks like no A/C or ventilation at that area. The locals are dressed nicely, some of them even in the evening gown and many in the cocktail dress. No fashion police at the theater but dress smart.
Written April 29, 2016
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Programme 2024/2025 ?
Written July 6, 2024
Dear fellow travelers,
I will be in this opera in December and would like your recommendation as to the seats. I am thinking of booking the most expensive central box called the “main lodge” in the centre of the Tier 1. Has anybody booked this box before? The sound should be great but can you see anything from that far?
The target is to have the best balance between the view and the sound. Any other recommendations would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance to everyone who answers,
Catfly
Written November 19, 2019
Hello,
Could you tell me where you bought the tickets online as I can't seem to find it. I can only find for tours.
Many thanks
Written May 6, 2019
I confirm the information from the previous contributor: the site where to buy the tickets is tkt dot ge.
Written January 13, 2025
Нужен ли отдельный билет для детей 6 лет? Спасибо!
Written June 15, 2018
Не могу помочь с билетами для детей. Нас было двое взрослых
Written June 30, 2018
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