Umbrella Events in association with Creative Universe is delighted to present the world premiere performances of Driftwood - The Musical. This epic story 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 and Arrangements by Anthony Barnhill with Lyrics by Tania de Jong AM and Jane Bodie. It features a wonderful cast directed by acclaimed, indigenous theatre-maker Wesley Enoch AM.
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, Slawa’s ingenious invention of the foldable umbrella, and an incredible chain of events after 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.
| Theatre/Venue Name | The Alexander Theatre |
| Venue address | Monash University Clayton Campus, 48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton VIC 3169 |
| All performance dates and start times | Friday 13 May, 1pm Saturday 14 May, 2pm |
| Box office URL | Booking Info |
| Box office phone number | 03 9905 1111 |
| Creative Team | Director – Wesley Enoch AM |
| Cast List | Slawa – Tania de Jong AM |
Shows in May 2022
| Show | Theatre | Venue | Show Category | Opening Night Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driftwood | Independent | The Alexander Theatre | Musical | 13/05/2022 | More Info |
| Driftwood | Independent | Chapel Off Chapel | Musical | 18/05/2022 | More Info |
| Footloose | UMMTA | Union Theatre | Musical | 04/05/2022 | More Info |
| Kill Climate Deniers | Monash Uni Student Theatre | The Alexander Theatre | Play | 05/05/2022 | More Info |
| Jack & The Beanstalk | Beaumaris Theatre | Beaumaris Theatre | Play | 06/05/2022 | More Info |
| Jersey Boys | CLOC Musical Theatre | The National Theatre | Musical | 13/05/2022 | More Info |
| Les Miserables | Mountain District Musical Society | Karralyka Centre | Musical | 13/05/2022 | More Info |
| Mamma Mia! | Williamstown Musical Theatre Company | Centenary Theatre | Musical | 13/05/2022 | More Info |
| Newsies Jr. | Masquerade Youth Productions | The Drum Theatre | Musical | 15/05/2022 | More Info |
| The Deep Blue Sea | Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company | Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre | Play | 19/05/2022 | More Info |
| Legally Blonde | Wonthaggi Theatrical Group | Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre | Musical | 27/05/2022 | More Info |