DRIFTWOOD THE MUSICAL touring Melbourne & Sydney

Driftwood the Musical, the moving and enthralling story of a family surviving the ravages of war has been nominated for a ‘Green Room Award’ for “New Australian Music Theatre Writing”.

Driftwood had a very successful season last year at Melbourne’s Chapel Off Chapel and on the strength of that is returning there from 3 – 20 May before traveling to Sydney playing in three venues Glen Street Theatre, 24 – 28 May, Riverside Theatres, 31 May – 4 June and Eternity Playhouse, 7 – 18 June.

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.

This epic story covers three continents and three generations and 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. The show is directed by acclaimed theatre-maker Gary Abrahams.

Australian Stage:

It is so timely, that it’s both poetical and painful. The stagecraft is mesmerising. The music is sublime. The acting and singing are superlative. This story and stunningly crafted musical deserves to tour the world as a beacon of hope, and a reminder to avoid history repeating itself.

The Age:

Driftwood comes together with so much talent and commitment. The singing is excellent. Based on a true story, this show has heart.

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Season Details

Venue: Chapel Off Chapel
Date: 3 – 20 May 2023

Venue: Glen Street Theatre
Date: 24- 28 May 2023

Venue: Riverside Theatres
Date: 31 May – 4 June 2023

Venue: Eternity Playhouse
Date: 7 – 18 June 2023

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