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.
Queer Play Festival
A handpicked selection of exceptional queer theatre, ranging from the heart-pumping to the heart-wrenching. Stories that challenge, inspire, and celebrate the diverse spectrum of queer experiences. Raw, authentic, unapologetic, and unmissable 🖤
August 8 - 24 2024
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Our Shows
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![Big Week of Glee](/system/productions/images/000/001/799/small/Big_Week_of_Glee_July_2024_club_website.jpg?1719539168)
Big Week of Glee
A whole week of Glee Club, featuring a different theme each night. Pop in and sing along with Melbourne's most welcoming choir!
![Matthew Sheahan and Martin Shellshear in “Two Men, Two Genres”](/system/productions/images/000/001/781/small/IMG_1773_webbc.jpg?1713244063)
Matthew Sheahan and Martin Shellshear in “Two Men, Two Genres”
When you get two men, Matt and Marty, singing the hits of Michael and Josh… that’s Buble’ and Groban, you get Two Men, Two Genres!
![Just the <3 of Us: The Improvised Sitcom by The Big Hoo-Haa!](/system/productions/images/000/001/762/small/just_the_3_of_us_butterfly_club_008.jpg?1712553311)
Just the <3 of Us: The Improvised Sitcom by The Big Hoo-Haa!
Improvising through the ups and downs of life!
![Kitsch Glitz Karaoke](/system/productions/images/000/001/791/small/kitsch_glitz_karaoke_2024_club_website.jpg?1718950840)
Kitsch Glitz Karaoke
It's kitschy. It's glitzy. It's a frankly ludicrous amount of fun. And it's completely free.
![Stitch & Kitsch](/system/productions/images/000/001/809/small/stitch_kitsch_2024_club_website.jpg?1720429070)
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!
![Drawing Straws](/system/productions/images/000/000/027/small/straws.jpg?1399880832)
Drawing Straws
Wickedly fun Burlesque Life Drawing on Tuesdays.
![The Big HOO-HAA!](/system/productions/images/000/000/148/small/The_Big_HOO_HAA_Oct_Mar_2023_2024_club_website.jpg?1696476006)
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.
![Mockumentary by The Big HOO-HAA!](/system/productions/images/000/001/795/small/Mockumentary_by_The_Big_HOO_HAA_August_2024_club_website.jpg?1719283345)
Mockumentary by The Big HOO-HAA!
Completely made-up true stories from your new favourite characters!
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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Monologue Festival EOIs
Calling all solo performers! We're seeking captivating monologues for our festival in November 2024.
Applications close 18 August 2024
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Improv Festival EOIs
Calling all improvisers! We're seeking dynamic and spontaneous performances for our festival in January 2025.
Applications close 18 August 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.