Independent Review · Musicals & Theatre
The Diary of Anne Frank
His & Hers Reviews · Presented by Drew Anthony Creative
Why This Production Matters
The Diary of Anne Frank is more than a play. It is a reminder of the importance of courage, compassion and remembering history — of listening, still, to a young voice from a small attic that has never stopped speaking.
Production Information
The essentials
Producer
Drew Anthony Creative
Venue
State Theatre Centre of WA — Heath Ledger Theatre
Season
16 – 26 July 2026
Genre
Play · Historical Drama
Running Time
Approx. 2 hrs 15 min (incl. interval)
Age Recommendation
10+ · Contains WWII themes, haze, tobacco products and historical Nazi imagery.
About the Production
Anne’s voice, calling out across time.
Drew Anthony Creative presents the powerful stage adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank — a young girl’s inspiring true story of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable adversity.
This deeply moving production, based on Anne Frank’s extraordinary diary, invites audiences into the secret attic where Anne and her family lived in hiding during World War II.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the Tony Award and the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play, The Diary of Anne Frank remains a powerful reminder of the importance of tolerance, courage and compassion. In each and every performance, Anne’s voice calls out across time, urging us to remember the past, cherish our freedoms and strive for a brighter future.
Meet the Cast
The company of the Secret Annex
Cast details courtesy of Drew Anthony Creative.
Anne Frank
Chloe-Jean Vincent
Otto Frank
Phil Bedworth
Edith Frank
Holly Easterbrook
Margot Frank
Emma Smith
Putti Van Daan
Matt Dyktynski
Petronella Van Daan
Lisa Adam
Peter Van Daan
Nathan Hampson
Jan Dussel
Jamie Jewell
Mr Kraler
Kingsley Judd
Miep Gies
Grace Tolich
Creative Team
The artists behind the production
Producer
Drew Anthony Creative
Associate Producer
Rachel Burgess
Director
Drew Anthony
Production Design
Drew Anthony
Sound Design
Jordan Gibbs
Lighting Design
Drew Anthony
Costume Design
Annette Stivaletta
Wig Design
Bianca Narducci
Stage Manager
Ethan Battle
Wig Design
Bianca Narducci
Stage Manager
Ethan Battle
Our Review
Two perspectives. One shared evening.
Ratings will be published following our attendance.
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Our Favourite Moments
Reflections from the theatre
Outstanding Performance
To be published after Opening Night.
Most Powerful Scene
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Standout Design Element
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Quote of the Night
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His & Hers Media Exclusives
·Written Review · Cast Interviews · Opening Night Coverage · Audience Reactions
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Exclusive Cast Interviews
Following Opening Night, Paula & Clay spoke with members of the cast about bringing this extraordinary production to life.
Anne Frank
Chloe-Jean Vincent
“Becoming Anne”
On carrying Anne's voice across time — and the weight of stepping into the diary.
Otto Frank
Phil Bedworth
“The Last Man Standing”
Phil reflects on Otto's stillness, his grief, and the fatherhood at the heart of the annex.
Edith Frank
Holly Easterbrook
“A Mother in Hiding”
Holly on Edith's quiet fear and the love beneath every difficult exchange.
Margot Frank
Emma Smith
“The Sister in the Shadow”
Emma on the older sister often forgotten — and the tenderness she brings to Margot.
Peter Van Daan
Nathan Hampson
“The Boy Upstairs”
Nathan on Peter and Anne's fragile first love, and the courage of small kindnesses.
Putti Van Daan
Matt Dyktynski
“Cracks in the Composure”
Matt on the pressure that fractures a man in confinement.
Petronella Van Daan
Lisa Adam
“Grace Under Fire”
Lisa on Petronella's vanity, her vulnerability, and the woman behind the fur coat.
Jan Dussel
Jamie Jewell
“The Uninvited Guest”
Jamie on the dentist forced into a room he did not choose.
Miep Gies
Grace Tolich
“The Quiet Rescuer”
Grace on the courage of ordinary people who risked everything.
Mr Kraler
Kingsley Judd
“Keeping the Secret”
Kingsley on loyalty, silence, and the businessman who kept eight lives hidden.
Additional cast interviews will appear here as they are published.
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Audience Reactions
Hear what Perth audiences had to say immediately after Opening Night.
🎬 Opening Night Audience Reactions
Captured exclusively by His & Hers Reviews.
Opening Night
Inside the Secret Annex
Production photography by Amanda Humphreys Photography. Additional imagery captured by His & Hers Media on Opening Night.
Red Carpet · Audience Arrivals · Curtain Call · Behind-the-Scenes
His & Hers Media coverage from Opening Night will be added here as it is released.
Our Coverage
How we covered the production
Attended Opening Night
Reviewed the Production
Interviewed the Cast
Captured Audience Reactions
Published Independent Review
His & Hers Exclusive Coverage
Everything we published on this production
Awards & Recognition
BroadwayWorld Awards, Perth
Best Play
BroadwayWorld Awards Perth
Best Direction of a Play
Drew Anthony
Best Performer of a Play
Chloe-Jean Vincent
Best Supporting Performer of a Play
Holly Easterbrook
Behind the Production
A landmark work returns to Perth
Pulitzer Prize-winning play
One of the most awarded plays in modern theatre — recognised with the Pulitzer Prize, the Tony Award and the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Play.
Tony Award-winning adaptation
Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett's celebrated stage adaptation, which has endured for generations of theatregoers around the world.
Based on Anne Frank's real diary
Drawn from the words of a young girl in hiding — a first-hand account that has become one of the most read books of the twentieth century.
A celebrated return season
Following a sold-out Perth season and a national tour, Drew Anthony Creative brings this landmark production back to the Heath Ledger Theatre.
Visit the Official Production
Experience Anne’s story on stage.
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