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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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PURE GRIME

PURE GRIME

Award winning NZ performer Em Barrett immerses you in her strange and twisted dark comedy; all from the perspective of a fly.

NEXT ON TODAY 7:00 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 TODAY 7:30 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 18 OCT 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 18 OCT 10:00 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 19 OCT 8:30 PM
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Kitsch Glitz Karaoke

Kitsch Glitz Karaoke

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

NEXT ON SAT 19 OCT 10:00 PM
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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 MON 21 OCT 5:30 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 TUE 22 OCT 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 TUE 22 OCT 7:30 PM
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Monty Python Cabaret Singalong Circus

Monty Python Cabaret Singalong Circus

Join the hilarious fun as Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer revives the great satirical songs from the Monty Python era. Expect cabaret antics, interactive patter, and lots of singalongs.

NEXT ON THU 24 OCT 5:30 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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One Act Play Festival EOIs

Calling all theatre makers! We're seeking expressions of interests to participate in the One Act Play Festival in March 2025.

Applications close 27 October 2024

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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.