28 March 2022 | Tennis Victoria

Driftwood The Musical , a true story about Eva de Jong-Duldig who as an amazing Australian tennis player competing at Wimbledon and reaching the quarter finals in 1961. Later that year, at the Maccabiah Games in Israel, she met her Dutch husband, Henri, and went to live in Holland. She became National Champion of The Netherlands and represented Holland at Wimbledon and in the Federation Cup.

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.

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 stellar cast directed by acclaimed, indigenous theatre-maker Wesley Enoch AM.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDDetJiubkI

The world premiere performances of this work will take place between 13-29 May 2022 at Alexander Theatre, Monash University and Chapel Off Chapel in Prahran. 

Tickets are NOW on sale and there are discounts for groups of 10 or more. Don’t miss out – book today!

Check out the Event website, and tickets are available at https://driftwoodthemusical.com.au