Presented by Christine Dunstan Productions

By David Williamson Written for and performed by Karin Schaupp Director Aarne Neeme Designer Graham Maclean Stylist Matthew Aberline Lighting Designer Nicholas Higgins

Based on the memoirs & recollections of Lieslotte Reinke and the recollections of Isolde & Karin Schaupp and Trudy von Stein

Lotte's Gift was written by Australia's foremost playwright, David Williamson, specifically for internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Karin Schaupp, and tells the story of the remarkable journey of three generations of women - Karin, her mother Isolde and grandmother Lotte.

Karin brings to life her effervescent grandmother, who was blessed with a one in a million singing voice. Though she had the world at her feet, harsh realities dashed LotteÕs personal ambitions and she never became the star she should have been. But Lotte gave Karin her first guitar at the age of three and immediately Karin's destiny became clear. And for Lotte - a constant source of warmth, encouragement and inspiration - seeing Karin become exactly what she should be is enough. Throughout the play, Karin, a talented actor as well as a sublime musician, plays the music that signposted their lives. Accompanied by vision from the family photo album, the live music is poignant and heartfelt. An extraordinary and personal journey, Lotte's Gift will leave you uplifted and inspired by the power of both love and music.

"Intimate and moving theatre exquisitely performed... exceptionally beautiful." Sydney Morning Herald

MONDAY 15 NOVMBER @ 8PM
TUESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 8PM
ADULTS $40 CONC. $37

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