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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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Johnny Balance - The Fabulous Idiot

Johnny Balance - The Fabulous Idiot

If you love magic you’ll love this show, and if you hate magic you’ll love it even more!

NEXT ON TODAY 7:00 PM
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Thirsty Thursdays - Piano Bar

Thirsty Thursdays - Piano Bar

Kick off your weekend early with Dr Trevor Jones for a night of laughter, cocktails, and live music!

NEXT ON TODAY 8:45 PM
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The Executive Functioner

The Executive Functioner

A heartfelt musical journey by Brandon Koolloos through ADHD, love, and the triumph of self-discovery in life's winding path.

NEXT ON TOMORROW 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 TOMORROW 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 TOMORROW 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 09 NOV 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 09 NOV 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 11 NOV 5:30 PM
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Madwomen Monologues

Madwomen Monologues

Madwomen is back for a 13th and final season! 12 monologues written by madly talented women.

NEXT ON MON 11 NOV 7:00 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 12 NOV 6:00 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.