Anne Being Frank – A Powerful New Voice Echoes at the Sydney Opera House

Anne Being Frank

On June 12, Anne Frank would have turned 96. Instead of growing old, her life was tragically cut short at the age of 15. Her story became one of the most enduring testimonies of the Holocaust. But this September, a new stage production dares to imagine the life she might have lived — not as a symbol of tragedy, but as a woman with strength, humour, and a fierce literary voice.

 

A Daring and Imaginative Retelling

Premiering at the Sydney Opera House from 13–21 September, Anne Being Frank invites audiences into an extraordinary reimagining of Anne Frank’s life. Written by award-winning playwright Ron Elisha and starring Alexis Fishman in a commanding solo performance, this internationally acclaimed production moves beyond the attic and into the uncharted territory of what might have been.

The play is set across three distinct timelines — Anne's time in hiding, her experience in the concentration camps, and a speculative future where she survives and lives to become a published author. It’s a bold exploration of identity, memory, and the lost potential of a girl who might have become one of the great literary voices of our time.

 

Critically Acclaimed Around the World

Following successful seasons Off-Broadway and across the United States, Anne Being Frank has garnered widespread praise and multiple accolades, including Best Solo Performance and Best Production of a Play at the Broadway World Awards.

Reviews have described the production as passionate, poignant and courageous. Front Row Center hailed it as a heart-breaking triumph, while Stage & Cinema called it “bold and imaginative.” Critics and audiences alike have been deeply moved by Fishman’s transformative performance, which gives Anne’s voice both weight and wonder.

 

More Than a Symbol

What sets Anne Being Frank apart is its refusal to leave Anne frozen in time. Instead, the play gives her a chance to evolve — to become the woman she never had the chance to be. Through humour, sharp commentary, and poetic honesty, the show reframes Anne as a complex and unflinching figure whose story is not defined only by loss, but also by what could have been.

 

A Limited Season at a Landmark Venue

Anne Being Frank

This unmissable production will play for one week only at the Sydney Opera House. With its stunning solo performance and thought-provoking script, Anne Being Frank promises to be one of the most powerful theatrical events of the year.

Tickets are now on sale, and demand is expected to be high. This is your chance to honour Anne’s memory by hearing a voice that continues to inspire across generations.

Anne Being Frank

Dates: 13 – 21 September 2025
Venue: Sydney Opera House
Website & Tickets: www.annebeingfrank.au

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