Explore #4 of the ‘Love Bears’ Tour

History

This theatre and entertainment hall was built over a century ago in the European Neoclassical style. During the Soviet era it was used as a cinema / movie theatre, and was the meeting place of Officers in the army. Other parts of the complex were a gathering place for poets, musicians, and other artists, as well as journalists.

Whilst the rest of the building is still in use to this day, this stunning hall has lain unused, forgotten and gathering dust since the 1980s.

Our explore

It took a considerable amount of research and persuasion of the owners to be granted permission to briefly visit this beautiful piece of neglected heritage. I’ve included a few shots from my revisit in July 2019, as that was just a flying visit to kill time before heading to the airport, so doesn’t warrant a separate report.

The main hall…
Main hall Theatre Theater Entertainment Hall Tbilisi Georgia Soviet era Adam X AdamXPhotos Urbex Urban Exploration 2018 2019 Abandoned Access History decay ruins lost forgotten derelict location creepy haunting eerie security

Side of hall balcony Theatre Theater Entertainment Hall Tbilisi Georgia Soviet era Adam X AdamXPhotos Urbex Urban Exploration 2018 2019 Abandoned Access History decay ruins lost forgotten derelict location creepy haunting eerie security

The rest of the team, taking turns to get the shot from the centre of the hall…
Team group shot photographers Theatre Theater Entertainment Hall Tbilisi Georgia Soviet era Adam X AdamXPhotos Urbex Urban Exploration 2018 2019 Abandoned Access History decay ruins lost forgotten derelict location creepy haunting eerie security

Looking up at the ornate (but somewhat wonky!) ceiling…
Ceiling looking up Ceiling Theatre Theater Entertainment Hall Tbilisi Georgia Soviet era Adam X AdamXPhotos Urbex Urban Exploration 2018 2019 Abandoned Access History decay ruins lost forgotten derelict location creepy haunting eerie security

Looking back over the hall from the far balcony…
View from the balcony upstairs Theatre Theater Entertainment Hall Tbilisi Georgia Soviet era Adam X AdamXPhotos Urbex Urban Exploration 2018 2019 Abandoned Access History decay ruins lost forgotten derelict location creepy haunting eerie security

View from balcony upstairs Theatre Theater Entertainment Hall Tbilisi Georgia Soviet era Adam X AdamXPhotos Urbex Urban Exploration 2018 2019 Abandoned Access History decay ruins lost forgotten derelict location creepy haunting eerie security

Some long-discarded broken masonry…
Broken masonry horses head Theatre Theater Entertainment Hall Tbilisi Georgia Soviet era Adam X AdamXPhotos Urbex Urban Exploration 2018 2019 Abandoned Access History decay ruins lost forgotten derelict location creepy haunting eerie security

View from balcony upstairs Theatre Theater Entertainment Hall Tbilisi Georgia Soviet era Adam X AdamXPhotos Urbex Urban Exploration 2018 2019 Abandoned Access History decay ruins lost forgotten derelict location creepy haunting eerie security

Ornate detail Theatre Theater Entertainment Hall Tbilisi Georgia Soviet era Adam X AdamXPhotos Urbex Urban Exploration 2018 2019 Abandoned Access History decay ruins lost forgotten derelict location creepy haunting eerie security

Ceiling Theatre Theater Entertainment Hall Tbilisi Georgia Soviet era Adam X AdamXPhotos Urbex Urban Exploration 2018 2019 Abandoned Access History decay ruins lost forgotten derelict location creepy haunting eerie security

…and I’ll finish with a team shot, taken by James Kerwin.
Team Shot Theatre Theater Entertainment Hall Tbilisi Georgia Soviet era Adam X AdamXPhotos Urbex Urban Exploration 2018 2019 Abandoned Access History decay ruins lost forgotten derelict location creepy haunting eerie security

I hope you were entertained.

Adam X