Hello there.
The Butterfly Club is a small theatre in the heart of Melbourne. We have plenty of shows, award-winning foyer bars, and an enormous collection of kitsch.
One Act Play Festival 2024
It's here! A celebration of exceptional works in a single act, featuring six original titles to captivate and inspire.
Mar 4 - 23 2024
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Hot White Kiss
A twisted love story of addiction, obsession and misery. ‘Some love is fire, some love is rust, but the purest, most dangerous form of love is lust’
In Search of Applause
When you find yourself in ‘paradise’, but you’re on your own, how long until you feel you’re in ‘hell’? ★★★★ - London Theatre Review
Glee Club
It’s the singalong with no solos, no commitment, and you can hold your drink while you sing!
OnlyGrans
A one-woman character comedy/clown show about an old lady who joins Tinder.
The Big HOO-HAA!
Fast, furious and funny, The Big HOO-HAA! is Melbourne's longest-running and best-loved weekly impro comedy show. This is a popular show in a tiny theatre: book ahead.
Brave and Bold
After playing packed-out extra shows at Melbourne Fringe, Doug Rintoul is coming to a Melbourne International Comedy Festival near you. (This one.)
Hard Launch
Ally Morgan has acted in countless commercials. Now, the face that launched a thousand products is ready to launch… herself.
Lauren Bok: Boklesque
Award-winning comedian and burlesque jester Lauren Bok brings you a one-woman variety show of tease, hilarity and monsters of mayhem!
Comedy Festival 2024
Our Melbourne International Comedy Festival program is on sale and it's simply huge.
With a whopping 224 performances and the not-so-humble brag of having staged last year's Most Outstanding show, this is where you'll find the best comedy in town.
Mar 25 - Apr 21 2024
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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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Tribute Festival EOIs
Calling all creatives, tragics, nostalgics, and tribute aficionados! We're on the hunt for captivating acts that honour icons across all genres and eras for our festival in May 2024.
Applications close 24 March 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.