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.
Our Shows
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Ben Sorensen’s Trivia Experience
A plethora of curious questions masked by tangental witty conversation, stories, a smattering of puns, with a side of bad dad jokes... and some prizes for the lucky few.
FryPan
A collection of four short plays looking at love, life, consent, relationships, and the ways we manage to mess it all up.
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.
How Do I Even Start Writing A Musical?
A two hour workshop with Yve Blake (FANGIRLS) about how to get started writing your very own musical, how to keep going, and how to shape it
The Saturday Experiment - The Big HOO-HAA! Thunderdome
Witness an epic improvised comedy tournament for the ages.
this moment in time
A queer play about leaving behind your twenties, following your gut, and how one fleeting conversation can alter the path of your whole life.
ophelia. maybe
A play about friendship and the world of acting.
World of Wonders
A unique theatrical experience showcasing how real magic can be found when we least expect it.
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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Help us out
It's been a tough couple of years. If you are the heir to a mining fortune, or if you happen to have a secure job and some cash to spare, please consider throwing some our way on GoFundMe:
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