Theatre Artibus presents The Bluebird
A wordless theater performance created by Artibus co-founder Buba Basishvili
Original music by avant-garde duo Homospouses (Lika Shubitidze and Archil Gegechkori).
March 22 to April 7, 2024
Take flight with The Bluebird, a bittersweet journey of dreams and dreamers which invites audiences to engage with themes of identity, exclusion, and resilience. The production is inspired by Charles Bukowski's evocative poem The Bluebird, Basishvili's own immigration story, and the experiences of countless others who have left their homes for other lands.
Buba Basishvili, from the Republic of Georgia, was a lead performer and teacher at the Georgian State Pantomime Theater for over 15 years. Homespouses (Lika Shubitidze and Archil Gegechkori), real-life spouses with roots in Georgia and Colorado, create avant-garde baroque-pop compositions. The collaboration between Buba Basishvili and Homospouses is a testament to the power of artistic synergy and shared cultural heritage.
In 2008, Russia invaded the sovereign nation of Georgia and continues to occupy 20 percent of its territory. This turbulent history adds layers of depth and significance to The Bluebird, as it explores themes of resilience and the quest for freedom from oppression.