There he staged works by Knut Hamsun and Henrik Ibsen and assistant-directed the Nemirovich-Danchenko Brothers Karamazov (1910) and the Craig Hamlet (1911). Fascinated by Craig’s stylized manner of using puppets, Marjanishvili temporarily returned to Georgia to stage Oedipus Rex in a similar spirit. In 1913, he broke with Stanislavsky due to his left-wing sympathies and his interest in decadence, and organized the eclectic "Free Theater", where he staged opera, operetta, drama and pantomime.
He showcased works by Knut Hamsun and Henrik Ibsen and helped direct The Nemirovich-Danchenko Brothers Karamazov (1910) and the Craig Hamlet (1911). Captivated by Craig's unique method of using puppets, Marjanishvili briefly returned to Georgia to stage Oedipus Rex in a similar manner. In 1913, he disagreed with Stanislavsky due to his left-wing views and fascination with decadence, and founded the "Free Theater", where he staged a diverse range of performances.