Hello there.
The Butterfly Club is a small theatre in the heart of Melbourne. We have plenty of shows, award-winning foyer bars, and an enormous collection of kitsch.
Our Shows
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Mel McGlensey is MOTORBOAT
Part woman. Part boat. All clown.
DIGITAL FOOTPRINT
Armed with a guitar, a mic and her shit list, Australia's No.1 artist and poet Sez invites you on her journey to find enlightenment via the bogs of this great nation.
The Big HOO-HAA!
Fast, furious and funny, The Big HOO-HAA! is Melbourne's longest-running and best-loved weekly impro comedy show. This is a popular show in a tiny theatre: book ahead.
Drawing Straws
Wickedly fun Burlesque Life Drawing on Tuesdays.
Thirsty Thursdays - Piano Bar
Kick off your weekend early with Dr Trevor Jones for a night of laughter, cocktails, and live music!
The Runaway Strings: Live and Uncouth
Banjos, giant sea creatures, cowboys, the brutal grind of mundane reality, fabulous lipstick; who covers all this and more? The Runaway Strings!
Just the <3 of Us: The Improvised Sitcom by The Big Hoo-Haa!
Improvising through the ups and downs of life!
The Librar(IAN)
This is Ian. He is a Librarian. Get it? He gets it all the time. He submitted a pretty killer audition for Play School. Will he succeed getting his dream job?
Producers, we want your shows.
With over 1200 performances every year, we are always on the lookout for new shows. If you are a producer (or self-produced artist) we’d love to hear from you.
With no minimum hire fee, free rehearsals, free front-of-house, free merch sales, and other assorted perks, the Club is a great place to get your work on stage without breaking the bank.
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Help us out
If you are in a generous mood, please consider supporting our work with a donation! Every little bit goes a long way in helping us stage independent artists, and provide a great place for musicians, writers, singers, actors, techs, and so many more to develop their craft.