West End hit ANNA X makes Australian premiere at Red Stitch

This May, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre presents the Australian premiere of Anna X, a razor-sharp, high-octane satire inspired by the true story of infamous socialite-con artist Anna Delvey.

Opening Wednesday 27 May at Red Stitch’s home in St Kilda East, the electrifying two-hander stars Red Stitch 2026 Hansen Graduate Becca Galvin in her professional debut, alongside Tom Stokes (The Rooster, Warnie, Death of a Salesman), who is fresh from a national tour of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.

Dubbed “frenetic, fun and ultra-cool” by The Guardian during its West End run, Anna X is written by Olivier Award-nominated playwright Joseph Charlton (Brilliant Jerks), a former journalist, and dives headfirst into a world of private views, front-row fashion shows and endless parties. Originally staged at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre in 2021, Anna X starred Emma Corrin (The Crown) and Nabhaan Rizwan (Informer), earning critical acclaim.

The play follows ambitious outsiders Anna and Ariel who are determined to make their mark in New York’s glittering social scene – no matter the cost. But as the illusion begins to crack, what emerges is a biting exploration of ambition, deception and the dark side of belonging in the age of social media.

Directed by acclaimed Sydney-based stage and screen director Tait de Lorenzo – international Associate Director of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning production The Picture of Dorian Gray – Anna X unfolds at lightning speed, capturing the neon chaos of a hyper-connected world where wealth and influence are curated illusions.

Rounding out the creative team are set and costume designer Louisa Fitzgerald, lighting designer Lisa Mibus, composer and sound designer Grace Ferguson and AV designer Charlie D.

Sharp, funny and hypnotic, Anna X offers Melbourne audiences a thrilling and darkly comic look at narcissism, performance and the price of living life online. Running from 23 May – 21 June 2026 at Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre, Chapel Street, St Kilda East. Tickets are on sale now at redstitch.net.

“★★★★ A slick, stylish and very watchable show” Time Out London

“★★★★ Frenetic, fun and ultra-cool” The Guardian

“★★★★ Highly intriguing and talented…Charlton’s writing crackles with energy” The Independent ”