Don't Miss - Driftwood the Musical

Driftwood The Musical tells the inspirational story of the renowned Austrian/Australian sculptor Karl Duldig and his artist-inventor wife, Slawa Horowitz-Duldig. We follow their lives in pre-war Vienna, the family’s narrow escape from Nazi Austria, Slawa’s ingenious invention of the foldable umbrella, and the incredible chain of events that took place after miraculously escaping the Holocaust and rebuilding their careers as artists in Melbourne.

We look forward to you bringing a big group and sharing widely and supporting the upcoming Melbourne and Sydney seasons of the acclaimed new Australian production, Driftwood The Musical. This powerful and moving show is being reworked with new songs, scenes and surprises since its sell-out world premiere in Melbourne last May. Critics have described it as “mesmerising”, “sublime” and “stunningly crafted”. Please come and say hello in the foyer after the show😊


This epic story traverses three continents and three generations has been adapted for the stage by award-winning playwright Jane Bodie, based on the original memoir by Eva de Jong-Duldig. It features original music, lyrics and arrangements by Anthony Barnhill with lyrics by Tania de Jong AM and Jane Bodie. Acclaimed theatre-maker Gary Abrahams will direct the production. Driftwood is more than a memoir. It is an inspiration. Eva weaves her remarkable story of escaping the Holocaust and overcoming its ghosts to find the key to freedom.

Driftwood The Musical had an extraordinary sell-out season in Melbourne in 2022 at Chapel Off Chapel with venue manager, Cate Crowley saying “Driftwood The Musical was one of the most successful new Australian works we have ever seen here at Chapel in our 27-year history. Houses were full and audiences were absolutely thrilled and heartened to see an original story so beautifully portrayed.”

Driftwood The Musical will be returning to:
Chapel Off Chapel from 3 – 20 May 2023 (by popular demand after last year’s sell-out season)

(By popular demand after last year’s sell-out season) Chapel Off Chapel (Melbourne) 12 Little Chapel St, Prahran VIC 3181 3 May 2023 – 20 May 2023 BOOK TICKETS NOW! }}   Glen St Theatre (Sydney) Cnr Glen Street, Blackbutts Rd, Belrose NSW 2085 24 May 2023 – 28 May 2023 BOOK TICKETS NOW! }}   Riverside Theatres - Lennox Theatre (Sydney) Corner Market &, Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150 31 May 2023 – 4 June 2023 BOOK TICKETS NOW! }}   Eternity Playhouse (Sydney) 39 Burton St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 7 June – 18 June 2023 BOOK TICKETS NOW! }}

Use code Ten for $10 off tickets.

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