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December 2024

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 TODAY 6:00 PM
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Drawing Straws: Burlesque Life Drawing

Wickedly fun Burlesque Life Drawing on Tuesdays.

NEXT ON TODAY 7:30 PM
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I did it!!

Why cry over squandered potential when we can laugh?

NEXT ON TODAY 8:30 PM
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Drawing Straws: Cabaret of Curiosities

A new life drawing event from the minds that brought you Burlesque Life Drawing with a focus on the craziest nighttime costumes, creatures and club kids.

NEXT ON TOMORROW 7:30 PM
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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 THU 05 DEC 7:00 PM
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Thirsty Thursdays - Piano Bar

Kick off your weekend early with Dr Trevor Jones for a night of laughter, cocktails, and live music!

NEXT ON THU 05 DEC 8:45 PM
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Loose News

Melbourne’s newest weekly sketch comedy show will have you in newsworthy fits of laughter.

NEXT ON FRI 06 DEC 8:30 PM
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ETHICAL SLEAZEBAG

Sensual, sensuous and not at all saintly, welcome to the hottest late night variety in town.

NEXT ON FRI 06 DEC 10:00 PM
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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 SAT 07 DEC 8:30 PM
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Kitsch Glitz Karaoke

It's kitschy. It's glitzy. It's a frankly ludicrous amount of fun. And it's completely free.

NEXT ON SAT 07 DEC 10:00 PM
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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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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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Lucy Best's Disgraceful Christmas!

Being a heathen never stopped Lucy Best from celebrating the festive season. Hear naughty, nice, and hilarious festive tales of Christmases past!

NEXT ON FRI 13 DEC 7:00 PM
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Sleigh Girl Sleigh 2: The Sleighing

Its Christmas Eve and tragedy has struck the North Pole; the Grinch is dead. Join us for a Christmas Burlesque Murder Mystery for the ages.

NEXT ON FRI 13 DEC 10:00 PM
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The Last Christmas Party

The angels are gathering for the Last Christmas Party. Grab a champagne and listen out for the bell: you don’t want to miss the end of days.

NEXT ON TUE 17 DEC 7:00 PM
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SAUCE

When life gives you lemons… f*ck lemons, order a takeaway – with loads and loads of SAUCE. "Simply delicious.” ★★★★★ – The Arts Review

NEXT ON WED 18 DEC 7:00 PM
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Murder Village: An Improvised Whodunnit

Step into the world of a classic English murder mystery, complete with mysterious characters, devilish red herrings, clever clues, and an amateur sleuth always on hand to outsmart local law officials and solve the case themselves.

NEXT ON SAT 21 DEC 7:00 PM
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January 2025

#SwiftTok

A TikTok ‘Live’ from the scariest thing a 14 year old can be... A Swiftie.

NEXT ON THU 09 JAN 7:00 PM
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Random Things

Aden’s truthful storytelling is unique and will have you laughing and smiling right through the show.

NEXT ON FRI 10 JAN 7:00 PM
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The Bogan Polyglot

Alasdair always wanted to leave Australia. Then came foreign life, language, mishaps & painful introspection. Now he's back with anecdotes and laaarves it!

NEXT ON FRI 10 JAN 8:30 PM
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Cancer and Cartwheels

Laugh through the tough stuff with stand-up, skits, and songs about Dr Jo’s victory over cancer and her cartwheeling ability.

NEXT ON SAT 11 JAN 7:00 PM
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Glory Down The Line

Simone and Brayden are trapped. The bus is gone and the roads lead nowhere. Their only hope is a payphone with access to ‘the other side’.

NEXT ON MON 13 JAN 7:00 PM
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Glee Club

Glee Club is the singalong choir that everyone can be a part of.

NEXT ON THU 16 JAN 5:30 PM
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Queers, Femmes and Thems

Hosted by the fabulous Josh Rayne and featuring some of the best comedians in town, prepare for a wild, witty night of acid tongued queer comedy.

NEXT ON THU 16 JAN 8:30 PM
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Happy Little Accidents

Like Bob Ross but you control the strokes! Will you help The Artist create a masterpiece worthy of The Louvre?

NEXT ON MON 20 JAN 7:00 PM
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Aquarium

Aquarium is an experimental play exploring queer identity through the lens of a captive jellyfish.

NEXT ON TUE 28 JAN 7:00 PM
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Ego

A cabaret about embracing imperfection and the joy of messy free expression.

NEXT ON TUE 28 JAN 8:30 PM
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Not Done Yet - Ripe For Action

Share the surprises as these old and bold players give birth to a new show every night. You won’t forget it, but they might.

NEXT ON WED 29 JAN 7:00 PM
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February 2025

Hot White Kiss

A twisted love story of addiction, obsession and misery.

NEXT ON MON 03 FEB 8:30 PM
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Personal Space

Dust off your old CDs, dig out your favourite butterfly clips, and join Brigitta Brown for a heartfelt sapphic spectacle.

NEXT ON THU 06 FEB 7:00 PM
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Mrs. Marvin

Emma Algeri is back with an original satirical musical comedy, starring as crowd favourite, Jackie Marvin.

NEXT ON MON 10 FEB 7:00 PM
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Fractured Love

A new theatre piece by Joachim Matschoss where Shakespeare’s much loved heroines deal with love, gender and identity.

NEXT ON MON 10 FEB 7:00 PM
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Orchard Grove: The podcast confessions

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music as James Frampton, Mitchell Roberts, and Felicity Adams take the stage! This powerhouse trio blends the smooth sophistication of jazz with the infectious energy of pop hits, to leave you spellbound.

NEXT ON MON 17 FEB 7:00 PM
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Frankie & Fitz

Set during1980's AIDS Crisis, Frankie and Fitz is a story that tackles heartbreak, love, beautiful queerness, and definitely a little bit of absurdity... wait scratch that... a lot of absurdity.

NEXT ON WED 19 FEB 5:30 PM
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Reality Rumble: M•A•F•S• EDITION

It’s part comedy roast, part musical, part trivia night - starring baddie Brides, good guy Grooms, and most importantly - YOU!

NEXT ON THU 20 FEB 7:00 PM
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What to do When You Kill Your Co-Star

A financially and creatively bankrupt acting troupes’ production goes wrong when an actor is killed on stage.

NEXT ON MON 24 FEB 7:00 PM
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Turning 25

A tale of modern women, about nothing and everything.

NEXT ON MON 24 FEB 8:30 PM
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Greeking out

Hi, my name is Professor Ari and this a class designed to help you re-learn everything you think you know about Greek myths.

NEXT ON WED 26 FEB 7:00 PM
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March 2025

The Sexy Chewbacca Cosplay

Three friends gather to stage an intervention—but as their personal secrets unravel, the question becomes: Who's saving whom?

NEXT ON MON 03 MAR 7:00 PM
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The Most Of It

The world is ending in ten hours. Can you talk about anything else?

NEXT ON MON 03 MAR 8:30 PM
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Dennis and The Dazzling Dentistry Facility

A parody of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory conveyed using satire, meta & absurdist comedy.

NEXT ON TUE 11 MAR 7:00 PM
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Pain Drunk

Follow Lucas and Colette, bound by passion yet torn by differences, as they navigate a love that’s as exhilarating as it is doomed.

NEXT ON TUE 11 MAR 8:30 PM
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The Cadaver Palaver

An artfully-embellished one-man show of derring-do (and don’ts), from the overactive imagination of C.S. Carroll.

NEXT ON MON 17 MAR 7:00 PM
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Beasts

A dark, satirical exploration of modern masculinity and the consequences of chasing destructive ideals.

NEXT ON MON 17 MAR 8:30 PM
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Hell And High Water

Part news, part mental breakdown; Clio is a journalist trying to warn us about the end of the world while not getting booted live on air.

NEXT ON WED 19 MAR 5:30 PM
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Brother Jack and Unit 13

Fergus Mitchell and Samantha Ackerley debut their one act plays - Brother Jack and Unit 13!

NEXT ON THU 20 MAR 7:00 PM
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Girt By Sea

It's more than a word in the national anthem; she's an Aussie legend! Follow Girt as she tries to save her swimming school at any cost!

NEXT ON MON 24 MAR 5:30 PM
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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.

NEXT ON MON 24 MAR 5:30 PM
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Pensive Like A Fox

What would a fox do? Mike McLeish has been feeling pensive. Like a fox. He wants to be more like a fox. So he’s trying to think like one. Come see how that’s working out for him.

NEXT ON MON 24 MAR 7:00 PM
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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.

NEXT ON MON 24 MAR 7:00 PM
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ASMR PARTY

Presents! Cake! Role Plays! Letitia’s brain melting triggers will make you giggle and tingle all night.

NEXT ON MON 24 MAR 8:30 PM
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A Couple Decides What to Have For Dinner

From the makers of Mystery Radio Theatre comes a comedy for anyone who has ever been in a relationship. Or who has avoided relationships because of crap like this.

NEXT ON MON 24 MAR 8:30 PM
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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.

NEXT ON MON 24 MAR 10:00 PM
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The White Powder That Changed My Life

A stand-up musical comedy so headbanging-ly funny, your brain will thank you!

NEXT ON MON 24 MAR 10:00 PM
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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.

NEXT ON FRI 28 MAR 8:30 PM
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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?

NEXT ON MON 31 MAR 5:30 PM
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DOOM BOX

FRANKLY’s chaotic, Green Room Award-nominated hour of original musical comedy.

NEXT ON MON 31 MAR 8:30 PM
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April 2025

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.

NEXT ON MON 07 APR 5:30 PM
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That’s…Brave

Top show pick from Edinburgh Fringe 2024 (theatrevillage) come see Laura's debut solo hour!

NEXT ON MON 07 APR 5:30 PM
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Mr. Woody's Last Lesson: Confessions of a Teacher

Every teacher’s meltdown fantasy—don’t miss this wild ukulele strumming farewell!

NEXT ON MON 07 APR 7:00 PM
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Actually Kinda Hot

Ever been told you’re hot? Yes, slay, work the runway. Ever been told you’re actually kinda hot? Less slay.

NEXT ON MON 07 APR 8:30 PM
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Elastic Manifesto

Join Daniel Burt, the Triple R Breakfaster, for a deeply personal and fearless night of back pedalling.

NEXT ON MON 07 APR 8:30 PM
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The Good, The Bad, and The Completely Made Up

An improvised Western inspired by you! Travel back to a time of legends and cowboys in this wild, audience-driven adventure.

NEXT ON MON 07 APR 10:00 PM
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Jimmy Finger: In Too Deep

Melbourne’s favourite Rockabilly Boganite who divides the nation. Is he a ladies man? A gay icon? Or the inner-city philosopher of our time?

NEXT ON MON 07 APR 10:00 PM
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