Simon Porro (he/him) is a theatre director and educator based in Naarm and Gadigal Country. A graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), he creates bold and open-hearted theatre that encourages audiences to look inward, find themselves in the other, and see their world in neon colours. Dedicated to crafting human stories that are at once boundless and intimate, his work balances deep tenderness with luminous joy.

In 2025, he directed the Victorian premiere of Kindness by Matthew Whittet, with creative mentorship from arts leader Sam Strong. Directing credits also include Human Days (2023), Antigone (2019), and A Bit Like Flying (2018). Additional credits at the VCA include The Little Prince (2024; a collaboration with VCA Theatre, Dance, Interactive Composition, Animation, and Visual Art), Yesterday’s Tomorrow (2024; VCA Writers’ Festival), and the world premiere of THE BANK by Melissa Reeves (2024; Assistant Director, dir. Daniela Farinacci). His other experience includes directing secondments on Much Ado About Nothing (2025; Melbourne Theatre Company, dir. Mark Wilson), Troy (2025; Malthouse Theatre, dir. Ian Michael), The Talented Mr. Ripley (2025; Sydney Theatre Company / Arts Centre Melbourne, dir. Sarah Goodes), and The Comeuppance (2025; Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre, dir. Gary Abrahams).

Simon also holds a Bachelor of Performance from AIM Dramatic Arts (formerly known as the Australian Academy of Dramatic Art) and a Master of Teaching from the University of Sydney.

A full CV is available upon request.