The Diary of Anne Frank

Drew Anthony Creative, the award-winning producer is bringing their critically acclaimed production of The Diary of Anne Frank to Sydney this month. Following sell-out, critically praised seasons at both The Heath Ledger Theatre in Perth in 2025 and Melbourne's Athenaeum Theatre in March this year, this deeply moving and emotionally charged production will open at the Sydney State Theatre from March 25, 2026. This brand-new production allows audiences to step into one of the most inspiring true stories of the 20th century, as it masterfully brings to life the remarkable true story of 13-year-old Anne Frank - a young Jewish girl hiding with her family for two years in occupied Amsterdam during World War II. Through Anne's extraordinary diary, audiences are given an intimate view into the challenges, fears, and small triumphs of their life in hiding. Anne's teenage diary has made her one of the most powerful voices in literature, as a young girl whose hope, humour, and unwavering belief in the goodness of humanity continue to inspire millions even today. Written in 1955 by playwrights Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, the stage play is based on the original book, The Diary of Anne Frank, which published by Anne's father, Otto Frank and details Anne's experiences and insights while she and her family were in hiding, living in a constant fear of being arrested.