The Diary of Anne Frank is one of the most impressive testimonies of the 20th century. In a biographical documentary theater production, the Brandenburg Theater brings her story to the stage as a moving spoken theater piece with objects and puppets.

The play centers on Anne Frank's famous red-and-white checkered diary—a personal document that survived the Holocaust and remains a symbol of remembrance and hope to this day. While the young author herself did not survive Nazi terror, her words have been preserved and have become a powerful testimony to her time.

The production traces the life of a girl who initially grapples with questions and concerns similar to those of many young people today: family, friendship, first feelings, and the search for her own identity. But Anne's everyday life changes dramatically when she and her family are forced into hiding due to Nazi persecution. A normal teenage life suddenly becomes one of fear, isolation, and uncertainty.

The play combines documentary elements with a poetic stage design featuring objects and puppets. The result is a powerful journey through time that tells Anne's personal story and at the same time reminds us of the many people who have suffered discrimination, exclusion, and persecution.

The production deliberately builds a bridge to the present day: issues such as inequality, oppression, and social exclusion are still relevant today. Anne's story thus becomes a universal reminder of the importance of humanity, tolerance, and responsibility.
June 11 and 12, 2026