Pupils and teachers presented at the forum theater performances. Performances were held in Khoni and Tskaltubo. Particularly interesting were the new three scenes: the mother, who returned from emigration, and children do not accept her, a father who, laid the house in the bank, because of a woman, family whose only son is a drug addict.

These scenes and the conflicts alarmed the viewers. They shared their own stories and actively joined in the discussion.

The shadow theater of the Fund “Sukhumi” visited Khoni Municipallity in November. The visit was very pleasant for kids.

The performance “Turnip” was held in the kindergartens of two villages - Kukhi and Nakhakhulevi. The teachers were satisfied, as they do not often have free children's performances.

And the children were even more satisfied. In Kuhi 34 children attended the performance, there was silence in the hall. They closely followed the heroes of the fairy tale - this happens very rarely, since a large number of children always cause noise.

According to the performance, the children learned that everyone is equal, and the problem should be solved together. This is the purpose of the performance.

Performances of the forum-theatre were held for the first time in Ganmukhuri (Zugdidi municipality) and Ozurgeti, so the first emotion was surprise.

The performances were attended by school directors and teachers. Topics of performances was domestic violence and the relationship between mother and children.

The audience accepted this form of expression well, they actively joined and looked for ways to avoid violence. There were discussions in both Ganmukhuri and Ozurgeti, and they expressed a desire to meet young actors of the Fund "Sukhumi" again.

During last few months in the repertoire of the shadow theater of the Fund "Sukhumi" there appeared the play "Turnip". "Turnip", as the first play "Pirimze" is about kindness, friendship, equality, empathy. Children really like them both.

In September, the "Turnip" was shown twice in the office of the Fund “Sukhumi”. Invited children were very entertained - they liked the new and unusual atmosphere, music, good ending.

After the presentation, the actors talked with the children about the characters, friendship and when people are together, all problems can be solved.

The forum-theater of the Fund "Sukhumi" held two presentations in August. The first was gheld in the central park of Tskaltubo. It was attended by local people and holidaymakers. The most impressive scene out of the five were the scenes of domestic violence (among husband and wife and mother and son). The inclusion of spectators, who were able to resolve conflict situations was also very interesting.

In the center of Ozurgeti the performances of  the forum – theatre were shown for the first time. Therefore, there were many questions. 6 performances were shown. The first scene scared the spectator, but after the second scene an active discussion began. There was a variety of opinions, but everyone believes that violence of any kind is unacceptable.

Forum-theater and Shadow Theater – is a visit card of the Fund "Sukhumi".

Young actors have tens of performances of the forum-theater on conflict and violence and two performances of shadow theatre on equality. The first play "Pirimze" was created several years ago in frames of one of the projects of Kutaisi Gender Advisory Council (editor - Levan Gabrichidze). The presentation took place in the puppet theater and the performance was successfully presented in schools and kindergartens of Western Georgia.

On June 21, the performance of the shadow theatre “Turnip” was held in Kutaisi, in the office of the Fund "Sukhumi".

The active two-month work of editor Magda Chikhladze and the actors’ group, recording, musical design, rehearsals in Kutaisi drama theater after Lado Meskhishvili ended with a premiere. "Turnip", and as the first play "Pirimze" – shows common efforts for good deeds, support and empathy, equality, the victory of kindness.

The shadow theatre held two performances in Khoni – in kindergarten and IDP collective center.

The children liked performance, songs, puppets. Educators and parents thanked the young actors of the fund “Sukhumi”. Teachers of the kindergarten expressed a desire to show the performance for the new group in September.

In May, the forum-theater met Kutaisi and Senak audience.

In Kutaisi, the performances was held in the park. It was attended mostly by the  representatives of the older generation. They actively joined the discussion, they liked some scenes, they did not agree with some of the scenes. They did not even want to be shown into the focus of camera…

In Senaki, the forum-theater was held in school. Pupils and teachers were pleased, they joined all 7 scenes, and they expressed a desire for new meetings.

Performance of the shadow theater was held in school No2 and kindergarten No. 20 in Kutaisi. The name of performance was Pirimze. It amused the kids. They saw that everyone should be equal, and the kindness wins.

Two performances were plays by the forum-theater of the Fund "Sukhumi". In the Youth Center of Terjola 4 scenes were played, and 5 scenes in the school of the village Lesa (Lanchkhuti Municipality). After the presentations, the discussions took place. The teachers were also involved. They talked about violence against women and the main reason which they named was jealousy. Some of the spectators protested that this does not happen in their families. Although the majority believes that work on prevention is necessary and forum-theater is an effective form in this regard.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization

Brot für die Welt – EvangelischerEntwicklunsdienst (Germany)