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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.

Happy Little Accidents

Happy Little Accidents

Like Bob Ross but you control the strokes! Will you help The Artist create a masterpiece worthy of The Louvre?

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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Glee Club

Glee Club

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

NEXT ON THU 23 JAN 5:30 PM
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Queers, Femmes and Thems

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.

NEXT ON THU 23 JAN 8:30 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 24 JAN 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 FRI 24 JAN 10:00 PM
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Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit

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.

NEXT ON SAT 25 JAN 7:00 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 25 JAN 8:30 PM
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Aquarium

Aquarium

Aquarium is an experimental play exploring queer identity through the lens of a captive jellyfish.

NEXT ON TUE 28 JAN 7:00 PM
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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.