On August 26 in the central park of Kutaisi there was held a presentation of the forum-theatre. The topic for discussion was the scene of conflict between father and children,

On August 27 in the square of Tskaltubo there was held a forum-theatre. During the scene of domestic violence the policemen came and asked what was happening. One of the actors gave information about the forum-theatre. They quite rudely said that similar scenes should be played in the theatre as there are many tourist in the city and they will not understand.

The audience of the forum-theatre was not only youth, but also adults. During these meetings there were interesting discussions. The audience listened with attention.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 
On December 1, in the youth center of Kutaisi there were held performances of the forum-theatre.
There were shown 5 scenes. Each of them was followed by discussion, with active involvement of the journalist, who came for interview. When she learned that the actors are not professionals, she was surprised and mentioned that many professional actors are difficult to play without requisites under in open air and that it is very interesting and impressive.
 
The second performance of the forum-theatre was held in the School No5 of Poti. Participants of the meeting liked presented topics and discussed the ways out of the situation. The participants expressed a will to create forum-theatre in school and suggest actual issues to the audience. 
 
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

 
Forum-theatre of the fund “Sukhumi” plays with new composition. First performance of August was held in Khoni, in the club of IDP collective center. Active discussion was caused by the scene of violence in family. Also mini-history of beloved couple caused great interest. While presenting the scene of conflict situation between mother and son, the audience became tensed. By the words of one young man, mother must always serve her children.
By the opinion of one of the viewers, similar scenes reflect reality and it is a good information for discussion. 
 
 
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

 

Performances of the forum-theatre were held in IDP settlement of Khoni. Despite the fact that the audience was relatively passive and complained after seeing some of the violent scenes, they still remained to the end and watched 5 performances.
As noted by the young actors, it is also the result, as a man always thinks, draws conclusions and changes...
 
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

Performances of the forum theatre were held with students of upper grades of the school of Koki village (Zugdidi municipality). 6 performances were shown, which were followed by interesting discussions and inclusion in different scenes.

The discussion was participated by majority of attendants. After performances they spoke with the editor and young actors regarding the history and specifics of the forum-theatre. 

 

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
 
 
Forum Theatre performances are always very effective in public places.
12 spectators attended the performance in Kutaisi Ninoshvili park. Young actors have played 5 scenes. There was an active discussion. It was very interesting to show the problem of domestic violence in this form. There were different opinions - an elderly man and a young woman argued their positions, but both agreed that violence is unacceptable.
 
The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

  

Performances of the forum-theatre were held in schools of Koki (Zugdidi municipality) and Menji (Senaki municipality). There were held more than 10 scenes. The discussion was quite active, teachers also were involved. The young actors showed the relation of mother and daughter, that caused great interest and difference of opinions.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

In the Central Park of Khoni, the forum theater took place: 5 scenes and interesting discussions after each stage. Especially remembering was the young woman's talk and a request for help. She is a victim of violence, and does not know how to behave. The actors of the forum-theater gave her the address of Khoni Center for Women Support of the Fund "Sukhumi" and said that there is an opportunity to receive free psychological and legal services.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

 

 

In the hot summer days forum theatre of the fund “Sukhumi” held two performances. The first in the part of one of Tskaltubo sanatoriums and the second in the square of Kutaisi.

The audience was very active – they were involved in the scene and discussions. The young people could avoid conflict and the women remembered interesting stories from their lives. There were two men standing quietly. Everybody mentioned it…

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot
 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)
  
The project of Gender Advisory Council: “Batumi youth - for non-violent society" started in Batumi, which is financed by the City Hall of Batumi and the Fund "Sukhumi". The press release was issued, which gave the public  information about the beginning of the project.
On June 18 in School N2 there was held a meeting, which brought together students and teachers in all six target schools.
Pupils were selected for the Forum Theatre and began to work on the scene.
Forum-theater of the Fund "Sukhumi", declared solidarity to the project and presented had an exponential representation for the audience and made visual specificity of the discussion in forum theater.
Next activity will be the training, which will give the project participants theoretical and practical skills in essence of the forum theater.
 
The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Department of State

 

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