Sokhumi Drama Theater: The play "Yakish and Poupche" 30 January 2025

Yakish & Poupche – Theatre play from Georgia

Step into the hilariously twisted world of “Yakish and Poupche,” where fate plays matchmaker, but Cupid seems to have missed his aim! Yakish, a poor and rather peculiar fellow, is paired with Poupche, an equally unfortunate match in both looks and luck. As their families eagerly await the couple’s “fruitful” union, a little problem arises—they can’t quite figure out how to fulfill the divine commandment of multiplying!

What follows is a desperate, yet comical quest for answers, filled with absurd schemes and unexpected twists. Will Yakish and Poupche finally unlock the secrets of love, or will their journey end in even more chaos? Find out in this brilliant new production, where tragedy meets comedy in the most delightful way.

This version was written, adapted, and directed by David Sakvarelidze, based on Hanoch Levin’s original play. Sakvarelidze, a celebrated director, has received several national awards, and this production has been honored with the prestigious Best Performance of the Year award.