The Diary of Anne Frank's 'uplifting' theatre production arrives at the right time

I don't know what would have happened if I hadn't had Anne to give me that strength, to be honest," she said.Theatre producer and director Drew Anthony also embarked on a trip to Europe visiting Anne Frank House in Amsterdam and Westerbork in Northern Holland, incorporating his research into the play.He says the feedback from audiences in Perth was what prompted him to bring the play to Melbourne and then Sydney."It's a beautiful story," Anthony said."It's an uplifting story There are such funny moments in it.'The Diary of Anne Frank opens at the State Theatre tomorrow.