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.
Queer Play Festival EOIs
Calling all creatives, storytellers, and passionate performers! We're seeking captivating one-act plays that celebrate and honor the diverse spectrum of queer experiences for our festival in August 2024.
Applications close 16 June 2024
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Our Shows
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Women Who Play
A love letter to female singer/songwriters who play the piano. From Carole King to Alicia Keys to Tori Amos and beyond.
Drawing Straws
Wickedly fun Burlesque Life Drawing on Tuesdays.
The Last Word
A witty, heartfelt and totally objective look back at the Last Words of Imogen’s mid-20s and the songs she wrote to go with them.
Glee Club
Glee Club is the singalong choir that everyone can be a part of.
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.
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.
M is for Melbourne: The World’s Mostly* Liveable City
M is for Melbourne, by popular online creator Julian O’Shea, takes a hilarious A to Z journey through the weird and wonderful parts of the city.
THE PASSION OF PAULINE: a documentary
A FUNDRAISER — All ticket sales will be donated to local criminal justice non profits. A one-person rendition of a true-life criminal trial — where you become the jury, and walk out questioning everything …
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
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.