Annie Aitken

Annie Aitken is celebrated for her performances across Australia and the UK. Soon to star as Cunégonde in Opera Australia’s 2025 season of Candide, a role she previously played with State Opera South Australia & State Theatre SA, and originally for Sydney Philharmonia Choirs. Her critically acclaimed portrayal of Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie (TPC) also put her on the map as one of Australia’s leading ladies.

UK credits include Hedy LaRue in How to Succeed in Business (Southwark Playhouse) and Madame in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Hope Mill Theatre). Hand-picked by composer Frank Wildhorn to be Lucy Harris in the Jekyll & Hyde London premiere development (Lambert Jackson), Annie also performed with him in Frank & Friends at Cadogan Hall.

Australian credits include Nellie Melba – Melba (Hayes – Sydney Theatre Award nomination) Muriel’s Wedding (STC/Global Creatures), Evangeline Barley – A Gentleman’s Guide, Oklahoma! (TPC), The Sound of Music (GFO/RUG), Anything Goes (OA/GFO), Sweet Charity (Luckiest/Tinderbox), Sarah – Rolling Thunder Vietnam (Blake Entertainment), Paulette – Legally Blonde (HAMA). Annie is a VCA MT Graduate and 2018 recipient of the prestigious Rob Guest Endowment Award.