Mr. Woody's Last Lesson: Confessions of a Teacher

Buckle up, folks! It’s Mr. Woody, unleashed—the teacher who’s been holding it together for 23 years, now throwing the rulebook straight into the shredder (right along with your kid’s report). This ain’t your average retirement party—it’s like the staffroom had one too many wines at lunch and wound up naked in the broom cupboard with a bottle of whiskey and an Irish accent.

This is every burnt-out teacher’s fantasy meltdown, live on stage. We’re talking unhinged rants, bad decisions, and a music lesson with more drinking than a Pogues recording session. If you’ve ever dreamed of telling Mrs. Helicopter to zip it or calling out her little goblin for who he really is, this show is for you!

Warning: May contain explicit language, drug references, filthy humour, and inappropriate ukulele-kazoo solos—plus the sort of boozing that makes a 4 p.m. staff meeting almost tolerable. Come for the chaos, stay for group therapy.

About Woody:
Woody is a Victorian-based children’s music specialist, entertainer, and teacher with over 23 years of experience enduring music concerts and school camps. He’s taught more than 10,000 kids to play the ukulele, performed at Australia’s biggest family festivals, toured remote Aboriginal communities, and even formed a family band with his three kids (managing to stay mostly sane). He’s written songs for ABC Kids and is helping revamp the ABC Education Sing! songbooks in 2025—while also planning tours to Canada and the UK.

But wait, there’s more! Woody’s also got a kids’ show in the MICF—Woody’s Giggle and Strum Show, playing at the Kew Courthouse—so wake the kids early and catch his wholesome alter ego in action!

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Arrive Early

At least 30 minutes before the show. Our performances start bang on time and it takes a hot second to welcome you into the building.

Under 18s

The Butterfly Club is a licensed venue. Under 18s can only attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.