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The Butterfly Club is a small theatre and cocktail bar in the heart of Melbourne. We have plenty of shows, delicious drinks, and an enormous collection of kitsch.

Kitsch Glitz Karaoke

Kitsch Glitz Karaoke

It's kitschy. It's glitzy. It's a frankly ludicrous amount of fun. And it's completely free.

NEXT ON TODAY 10:00 PM
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#SwiftTok

#SwiftTok

A TikTok ‘Live’ from the scariest thing a 14 year old can be... A Swiftie.

NEXT ON THU 09 JAN 7:00 PM
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 Random Things

Random Things

Aden’s truthful storytelling is unique and will have you laughing and smiling right through the show.

NEXT ON FRI 10 JAN 7:00 PM
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Loose News

Loose News

Melbourne’s newest weekly sketch comedy show will have you in newsworthy fits of laughter.

NEXT ON FRI 10 JAN 8:30 PM
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Cancer and Cartwheels

Cancer and Cartwheels

Laugh through the tough stuff with stand-up, skits, and songs about Dr Jo’s victory over cancer and her cartwheeling ability.

NEXT ON SAT 11 JAN 7:00 PM
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Butt Hole

Butt Hole

Our flagship cabaret riot! Lubricate your levity with a slippery wet cocktail before gorging your senses on a rotating smorgasbord of silliness and sleaze.

NEXT ON SAT 11 JAN 8:30 PM
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Magic Masterclass

Magic Masterclass

Monday magic workshop! Perfect for date nights, work activities, and aspiring magicians. Learn amazing, professional magic.

NEXT ON MON 13 JAN 5:30 PM
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Glory Down The Line

Glory Down The Line

Simone and Brayden are trapped. The bus is gone and the roads lead nowhere. Their only hope is a payphone with access to ‘the other side’.

NEXT ON MON 13 JAN 7:00 PM
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Drawing Straws: Burlesque Life Drawing

Drawing Straws: Burlesque Life Drawing

Wickedly fun Burlesque Life Drawing on Tuesdays.

NEXT ON TUE 14 JAN 7:30 PM
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Queers, Femmes and Thems

Queers, Femmes and Thems

Hosted by the fabulous Josh Rayne and featuring some of the best comedians in town, prepare for a wild, witty night of acid tongued queer comedy.

NEXT ON THU 16 JAN 8:30 PM
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One Act Play Festival 2025

Feb 19 - Mar 22 2025

Incredible indie theatre from Melbourne's best and brightest. A celebration of the short form, the One Act Play Festival is a must-see for anyone who loves theatre.

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Comedy Festival 2025

Mar 24 - Apr 20 2025

The largest comedy event in the country, featuring the best acts from Australia and abroad - check out our amazing program!

SHOW ME

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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Drama Queen Festival EOIs

A place for those who have been told to not take up space, to smile more, to not be so sensitive or emotional, to not be such a drama queen.

Applications close 12 January 2025

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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.