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.
It follows 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.
Based on the original memoir by Eva de Jong-Duldig, this epic story traverses three continents and three generations. Acclaimed Director Gary Abrahams brings a stellar cast to the stage with original music, lyrics and arrangements by Anthony Barnhill with additional lyrics by Tania de Jong and Jane Bodie. Driftwood The Musical is based on an original stage play by award-winning playwright Jane Bodie and is being presented by Umbrella Productions.
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 (by popular demand after last year’s sell-out season).
Driftwood is then touring to Sydney as follows:
- Glen Street Theatre from 24 – 28 May
- Riverside Theatres, Parramatta from 31 May – 4 June
- Eternity Playhouse 7 – 18 June
To book: https://driftwoodthemusical.com.au
The producers of Driftwood The Musical have announced the production will head to New York later this year to explore its potential in the heartland of musical theatre.
