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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.
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Kitsch Glitz Karaoke
It's kitschy. It's glitzy. It's a frankly ludicrous amount of fun. And it's completely free.
#SwiftTok
A TikTok ‘Live’ from the scariest thing a 14 year old can be... A Swiftie.
Random Things
Aden’s truthful storytelling is unique and will have you laughing and smiling right through the show.
Loose News
Melbourne’s newest weekly sketch comedy show will have you in newsworthy fits of laughter.
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.
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.
Magic Masterclass
Monday magic workshop! Perfect for date nights, work activities, and aspiring magicians. Learn amazing, professional magic.
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’.
Drawing Straws: Burlesque Life Drawing
Wickedly fun Burlesque Life Drawing on Tuesdays.
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.
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!
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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.