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
LEARN MORE & APPLY
Our Shows
SEE ALL
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.
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.
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.
LEARN MORE
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.