An epic story of love, courage and survival.
Driftwood The Musical tells the inspirational story of renowned Austrian/Australian sculptor Karl Duldig and his artist/inventor wife, Slawa Horowitz-Duldig.
Follow their lives from pre-war Vienna, to Slawa’s ingenious invention of the foldable umbrella and an incredible chain of events, miraculously escaping the Holocaust and rebuilding their careers as artists in Melbourne. A magical story of art and creativity, survival and perseverance, family, freedom and love.
Adapted for the stage by award-winning playwright Jane Bodie, composer and musical director Anthony Barnhill, and based on the original memoir by Eva de Jong-Duldig. Acclaimed director Gary Abrahams brings a stellar cast to the stage.
3 May 2023 – 20 May 2023
Wednesday 3 May: 7.30pm (Preview)
Thursday 4 May: 7.30pm
Friday 5 May: 7.30pm
Saturday 6 May: 2pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 7 May: 2pm
Wednesday 10 May: 1pm & 7.30pm
Thursday 11 & Friday 12 May: 7.30pm
Saturday 13 May: 2pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 14 May: 2pm & 7pm
Wednesday 17 May: 1pm & 7.30pm
Thursday 18 May: 1pm
Friday 19 May: 7.30pm
Saturday 20 May: 2pm & 7.30pm
TICKETS: $69.90 Standard; $45.90 Concession; $39.90 Child