Hello there.

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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Requiem for Men

Requiem for Men

To put the ghost of his father to rest, a young man must perform the eulogy at his funeral. But he has nothing nice to say. So he begins.

NEXT ON TODAY 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 TODAY 8:30 PM
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I did it!!

I did it!!

Why cry over squandered potential when we can laugh?

NEXT ON TODAY 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 TODAY 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 TOMORROW 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 TOMORROW 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 09 DEC 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 10 DEC 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 10 DEC 7:30 PM
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Adore Händel’s Potpourri

Adore Händel’s Potpourri

Prepare for an hour of delightful absurdity, where charm, cheek and chuckles collide, hosted by the inimitable Adore Händel.

NEXT ON WED 11 DEC 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!

SHOW ME

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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Drama Queen Festival EOIs

A place for those who have been told to not take up space, to smile more, to not be so sensitive or emotional, to not be such a drama queen.

Applications close 12 January 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.