The powerful new Australian production, DRIFTWOOD THE MUSICAL, produced by the Umbrella Foundation, 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 traverses 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 additional lyrics by Tania de Jong AM and Jane Bodie. The show is being directed by acclaimed theatremaker Gary Abrahams.

Website: https://driftwoodthemusical.com.au

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DRIFTWOOD THE MUSICAL is playing the Chapel Off Chapel in Pahran, Melbourne until the 20th May and then is touring to Sydney’s Glen Street Theatre from 24 – 28 May, Riverside Theatres, Parramatta from 31 May – 4 June and the Eternity Playhouse from 7 – 18 June 2023.

Sydney Arts Guide has three double passes to give away to the opening night of DRIFTWOOD THE MUSICAL on Wednesday 7th June 2023 at the Eternity Playhouse, corner Burton and Palmer Streets, Darlinghurst. Email editor.sydneyartsguide@gmail.com with DRIFTWOOD THE MUSICAL in the subject heading and in the body of your email write you most like about seeing historical plays. Winners will be advised by email.