Molly Simpson (she/her) is an actress based in Naarm/Melbourne. Born and raised in Djilang/Geelong, Molly moved to Melbourne at 18, to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). Before moving, Molly commuted by train every day for two years to attend the Victorian College of The Arts Secondary School (VCASS). Molly’s credits at the VCA include Carolyne in Archimedes War (dir. Krystalla Pearce), Anya in The Cherry Orchard (dir. Bagryana Popov), Annie in LOVE (dir. Tahlee Fereday), Romeo and Juliet (dir. Mark Wilson), Somebody in Everybody (dir. Isabella Vadiveloo) and Emily in Hibernation (dir. Maude Davey). In 2023, Molly was involved in Melbourne Fringe Festival’s The Kitchen Kabaret (dir. Maddie Johnston) where she utilised her 8 years of musical theatre training. Molly embodies the art of comedic timing, skillfully weaving humour into her performances through a deep passion for improvisation and comedy. Eager to immerse herself in all forms of artistic expression, Molly is excited to embrace new and creative experiences both on the stage and screen.

THEATRE

EVERYBODY
Role: Somebody. Dir: Isabella Vadiveloo | VCA, 2024
HIBERNATION
Role: Emily. Dir: Maude Davey | VCA, 2024
THE CHERRY ORCHARD
Role: Anya. Dir: Bagryana Popov | VCA, 2023
ROMEO AND JULIET
Role: Juliet. Dir. Mark Wilson | VCA, 2023
ARCHIMEDES WAR
Role: Carolyne. Dir: Krystalla Pearce | VCA, 2023
LOVE
Role: Annie. Dir: Tahlee Fereday | VCA, 2022
ALMOST, MAINE
Role: Marci. Dir: Christopher Button | VCASS, 2021
MASTER AND MARGARITA
Role: Azazello.Dir: Goran Banyai | VCASS, 2021

MUSICAL THEATRE

FESS UP!
Role: Ensemble. Dir: Ross Hannaford | VCASS, 2021
HERCULES THE PANTOMIME
Role: Fate. Dir: Various | GSODA, 2019
SHREK THE MUSICAL
Role: Pig 1. Dir: Shane Lee | GSODA, 2018
THE LITTLE MERMAID
Role: Ensemble. Dir: Various | GSODA, 2017
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Role: Ensemble. Dir: Various | GSODA, 2016
PETER PAN
Role: Lost Boy. Dir: Debbie Fraser | GSODA, 2015

CABARET

KITCHEN KABARET
Role: Tomato. Dir: Maddie Johnston | Melbourne Fringe Festival, 2023

VOICE OVER

VICTORY LAP
Role: Christie. Dir: Mashaka Gunnulson | Melbourne Fringe Festival, 2024

TRAINING

Bachelor of Fine Arts Acting – Victorian College of the Arts, 2024
Theatre Arts Acting – Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School, 2021
Junior Player Musical Theatre – Geelong Society of Dramatic Arts, 2019