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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.
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Op Shop ‘Till You Drop
Op Shop ‘Till You Drop is a musical amalgamating musical genres, featuring 5 part harmonies and live accompaniment by a small band.
Tonight! a clown who wanted to be loved?
Slow-motion boxing and pizza dancing. In a playful and absurd crescendo, a romantic clown tries to get the only thing he wants. To be loved?
Pensive Like A Fox
Mike McLeish returns to the Comedy Festival in a quirky, heartfelt cabaret full of charm and chaos. ★★★★ - The Age
A Chance to Address the Amish Rumours
I grew up off-grid in rural Tasmania without a fridge and I’ve decided to make it my personality.
DOOM BOX
FRANKLY’s chaotic, Green Room Award-nominated hour of original musical comedy. ★★★★★ - Weekend Notes
This Show Will Be Considered for Awards
Against all odds, Finn will be attempting to craft a comedy show that finally matches the strict criteria to be considered for awards.
The White Powder That Changed My Life
A stand-up musical comedy so headbanging-ly funny, your brain will thank you!
THE FULL ENGLISH
The UK’s most bang average blokes are tackling everything from patriotism to boners for Beckham. Award winning drag-king comedy chaos.
That’s…Brave
Top show pick from Edinburgh Fringe 2024 (theatrevillage) come see Laura's debut solo hour!
Diana McLaren is Defective
A laugh about mental health, dysfunctional families, and what it means to be an adult. It’s comedy with a message and a silver lining.
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
Drama Queen 2025
Apr 28 - Jun 14 2025
A selection of incredible performances centring the female experience. For anyone who has been told to not take up space, to smile more, to not be so sensitive or emotional, to not be such a drama queen.
I WANT DRAMA
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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Queer Play Festival EOIs
Calling all creatives, storytellers, and passionate performers! We're seeking captivating one-act plays that celebrate and honor the diverse spectrum of queer experiences for our festival in July 2025.
Applications close 27 April 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.