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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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Happy Little Accidents
Like Bob Ross but you control the strokes! Will you help The Artist create a masterpiece worthy of The Louvre?
Drawing Straws: Burlesque Life Drawing
Wickedly fun Burlesque Life Drawing on Tuesdays.
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.
Glee Club
Glee Club is the singalong choir that everyone can be a part of.
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.
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.
Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit
Step into the world of a classic English murder mystery, complete with mysterious characters, devilish red herrings, clever clues, and an amateur sleuth always on hand to outsmart local law officials and solve the case themselves.
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.
Aquarium
Aquarium is an experimental play exploring queer identity through the lens of a captive jellyfish.
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.