Love That Won't Let Go

Tbilisi theatre center presents Love that won't let go December 1, 7:00 PM Performance in Russian English comedy in two acts

Based on the play by Noël Coward

Director: Avtandil Varsimashvili

Translation: Mikhail Mishin

Characters and Performers:

Ruth – Irina Megvinetukhutsesi

Charles Condomine – Mikhail Arjevanidze

Madam Arcati – Sofia Lomdzharia

Elvira – Natalia Voroniuk

Dr. Bradman – Oleg Mchedlishvili

Mrs. Bradman – Anna Nikolava

Edith – Nino Gachchiladze

Premiere: January 30, 2026

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes with an intermission

Age limit: 14+

The play is based on the famous work by Noël Coward, "Blithe Spirit" – a brilliant comedy where reality strangely intertwines with mysticism.

"Blithe Spirit" is Noël Coward's most famous and successful play. Its first production, presented to the public in 1941, ran for 1,997 performances and set a national record, which was later surpassed only by Agatha Christie's play "The Mousetrap."

Why? Perhaps because it is difficult to say goodbye to love, and the shadows of our passions follow us throughout our lives? Or because it is impossible to reconcile with ex-wives, regardless of whether they are ghosts or not?

This performance combines the atmosphere of a sophisticated comedy with elements of mysticism, creating a vivid and engaging theatrical experience.

Once, a successful writer, Charles Condomine, decided to hold a small séance in his home to observe the medium's work and describe it in his new novel. The medium, Madam Arcati, accidentally summons the spirit of Charles's deceased first wife, Elvira, who immediately begins to fight with both her former husband and his new wife.

The spirit proves to be unruly – the heroes' lives are turned upside down and everything goes to the dogs. The unhappy husband tries to get rid of the "ghost of love," but this proves to be a difficult task.

Why? Perhaps because it is difficult to say goodbye to love, and the shadows of our passions follow us throughout our lives? Or because it is impossible to reconcile with ex-wives, regardless of whether they are ghosts or not?