MEET VINCENT
DIRECTOR | CREATIVE LEADER | PERFORMER
Vincent Hooper is a Melbourne-based theatre director, creative leader and performer with more than 20 years’ experience across Australian and international live performance.
His recent directing work includes Throbbin’ Wood at Perth’s Regal Theatre, a critical and commercial success for Zealous Productions. He is currently directing Peter Pan for the company’s December 2026 season at Melbourne’s National Theatre.
Vincent made his major West Australian directorial debut with All Shook Up at Crown Theatre Perth in 2023, followed by Hairspray in 2024, both for HAMA Productions. His direction of Hairspray received a PAWA Award nomination for Outstanding Direction, with the production also nominated for Best Musical.
A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre, Vincent brings substantial experience as a performer, educator, creative producer and touring artist to his directing practice. He has led large casts and multidisciplinary creative teams, developed original work and directed, choreographed and musically directed productions for performing-arts schools and educational institutions.
As a performer, Vincent’s credits include The Who’s Tommy for Victorian Opera, the original Australian production of Heathers, Avenue Q and numerous Australian and international seasons of The Rocky Horror Show. He has also appeared in The Wizard of Oz, Xanadu, Legally Blonde, Chicago, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Thrill Me and Loving Repeating.
Vincent has created and performed cabaret work throughout Australia and released an album of original music, Here Today, Gone Tomorrow. His work across directing, performance and creative development is grounded in clear storytelling, strong company culture and a detailed understanding of how live productions come together.
As a performer, Vincent’s credits include The Who’s Tommy for Victorian Opera, the original Australian production of Heathers, Avenue Q and numerous Australian and international seasons of The Rocky Horror Show. He has also appeared in The Wizard of Oz, Xanadu, Legally Blonde, Chicago, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Thrill Me and Loving Repeating.
Vincent has created and performed cabaret work throughout Australia and released an album of original music, Here Today, Gone Tomorrow. His work across directing, performance and creative development is grounded in clear storytelling, strong company culture and a detailed understanding of how live productions come together.
