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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.

Between The Fractures

Between The Fractures

A story of relationships, memory, dissociation, alter ego, and safety - where can you find peace between the fractures?

NEXT ON TODAY 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 TODAY 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 TOMORROW 7:30 PM
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Cherry on Top - a burlesque variety show!

Cherry on Top - a burlesque variety show!

A cheeky burlesque bash hosted by rhinestoned rebel Cherry Charleston—quick, sparkly, and oh-so-satisfying!

NEXT ON FRI 18 JUL 8:30 PM
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Last Actor Standing

Last Actor Standing

A semi-improvised fortnightly game show, Last Actor Standing pits four actors against each other to be the Greatest Actor In The World!

NEXT ON SAT 19 JUL 8:30 PM
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The Rocky Ballad Show

The Rocky Ballad Show

Have you ever noticed the beauty of a rock ballad behind all the drums and electric guitars?

NEXT ON TUE 22 JUL 7:00 PM
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It’s been a year since Tom’s Mum’s died and he’s grieving and it’s triggered another bout of OCD.

NEXT ON THU 24 JUL 5:30 PM
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No Scripts Given

No Scripts Given

Watch some of Melbourne's finest improvisers turn their darkest and most vulnerable tales into an hour long improvised comedy.

NEXT ON FRI 25 JUL 8:30 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 26 JUL 8:30 PM
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Peter Baecker is OWN Priscilla

Peter Baecker is OWN Priscilla

From Austria to Australia, a wild 80’s soundtrack and love letter of becoming me.

NEXT ON TUE 29 JUL 7:00 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 affordable hire, 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.