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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.

Monologue Festival

Oct 28 - Dec 7 2024

Huge stories on a tiny stage! Watch as some of Melbourne's bravest theatremakers use every ounce of writing prowess to tell their stories.

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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 TODAY 5:30 PM
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Hear to Feel

Hear to Feel

“For many years her voice was silent…until”
A raw stripped back intimate evening of storytelling through acoustic vocals and keys with Saskia Lane.

NEXT ON TODAY 7:00 PM
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Pensive Like a Fox

Pensive Like a Fox

You know how you think about really important stuff... but you can’t stop thinking like a small, sexy predator?

NEXT ON TODAY 8:30 PM
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Stitch & Kitsch

Stitch & Kitsch

Are you a knitting novice? Hooked on crochet? Embroiled in embroidery? Or do you just have an ungodly amount of threadbare socks to darn? All identities and styles of stitching are welcome!

NEXT ON TOMORROW 6:00 PM
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Drawing Straws: Burlesque Life Drawing

Drawing Straws: Burlesque Life Drawing

Wickedly fun Burlesque Life Drawing on Tuesdays.

NEXT ON TOMORROW 7:30 PM
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Drawing Straws: Cabaret of Curiosities

Drawing Straws: Cabaret of Curiosities

A new life drawing event from the minds that brought you Burlesque Life Drawing with a focus on the craziest nighttime costumes, creatures and club kids.

NEXT ON WED 20 NOV 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 21 NOV 8:30 PM
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Dahlin! It’s The Jeanne Little Show

Dahlin! It’s The Jeanne Little Show

A biographical comedy-drama about one of Australia’s greatest comic talents and cabaret stars.

NEXT ON FRI 22 NOV 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 22 NOV 8:30 PM
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ETHICAL SLEAZEBAG

ETHICAL SLEAZEBAG

Sensual, sensuous and not at all saintly, welcome to the hottest late night variety in town.

NEXT ON FRI 22 NOV 10:00 PM
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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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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.