A musical story of love, courage, survival... and foldable umbrellas

2023 AUSTRALIAN SEASON IS OVER
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Umbrella Foundation is delighted to present Driftwood The Musical – based on Eva de Jong-Duldig‘s memoir and an original stage play by award-winning playwright Jane Bodie, directed by acclaimed theatre maker Gary Abrahams. The show features original music and lyrics by Anthony Barnhill.

2023 SEASON CLOSED!

SYDNEY
Eternity Playhouse

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SYDNEY
Riverside Parramatta
Season Closed

SYDNEY
Glen Street Theatre
Season Closed

MELBOURNE
Chapel Off Chapel
Season Closed

Driftwood The Musical  tells the inspirational true story of the renowned Austrian/Australian sculptor Karl Duldig and his artist/inventor wife, Slawa Horowitz-Duldig.

A magical story of art and creativity, survival and perseverance, family, freedom and love.

Starring Tania de Jong AM, Anton Berezin, Bridget Costello, Michaela Burger and Nelson Gardner.

Reviews of Driftwood The Musical 2022 Production

Melbourne, Sydney… next stop New York!

Following a sold-out season in 2022, Driftwood The Musical is heading to New York!

Book Now for Melbourne and Sydney seasons opening May 2023. This is your last chance to see Driftwood The Musical before it heads to New York.

Book Now! Don’t Miss Out!

Listen to a preview of The Prayer recorded by ABC Radio National

Recorded by Brendan O’Neill for ABC Radio Nationals The Stage Show

Driftwood Highlights - 2023 Melbourne Season

Melbourne 2023 Highlights

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Melbourne Opening Night Reviews

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Highlights - Photos

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