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

Fractured Love
A new theatre piece by Joachim Matschoss where Shakespeare’s much loved heroines deal with love, gender and identity.

Mrs. Marvin
Emma Algeri is back with an original satirical musical comedy, starring as crowd favourite, Jackie Marvin.

Drawing Straws: Burlesque Life Drawing
Wickedly fun Burlesque Life Drawing on Tuesdays.

Glee Club
Glee Club is the singalong choir that everyone can be a part of.

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

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

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.

Orchard Grove: The podcast confessions
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music as James Frampton, Mitchell Roberts, and Felicity Adams take the stage! This powerhouse trio blends the smooth sophistication of jazz with the infectious energy of pop hits, to leave you spellbound.

Frankie & Fitz
Set during1980's AIDS Crisis, Frankie and Fitz is a story that tackles heartbreak, love, beautiful queerness, and definitely a little bit of absurdity... wait scratch that... a lot of absurdity.
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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Cabaret Fringe EOIs
Whether you're a seasoned performer or a fresh face with a story to tell, we want you to join us in June for a celebration of creativity, connection, and performance that only cabaret can bring.
Applications close 23 February 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.