The Butterfly Club shows on sale

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Experience two weeks of atmospheric, seductive and soul-stirring entertainment as the Melbourne Cabaret Festival partners with the kitsch cabaret capital of Melbourne, The Butterfly Club!

The Butterfly Club is keeping it fresh by presenting all new faces never before seen in the festival and a diverse range of brand spanking new shows.

Join the delightful Vicky Jacobs to see highlights of the festival. With a revolving line up of the festival’s cabaret royalty there is no better way to experience a taste of the ‘Best of the Fest’.
10.30pm Sat 13 & Sat 20 June

I Am Sick To Death Of Hearing About The Weimar Republic – at last, a cabaret show about vasectomies, asylum seekers and Spiderman – guaranteed NOT to be set in 1920s Germany. If you wish there were more ditties about punctuation, you're sick to death of hearing about the Weimar Republic, and you really want a man to sing a ballad to his testicles, your wish is about to be granted. Starring Peter J Casey.
Various times, Fri 19 – Sun 21 June

The Lotus Eaters - a darkly sumptuous chamber cabaret. A collaboration between Jennifer Kingwell and renowned avant-garde ensemble the Silo String Quartet, this song cycle is a musical feast of original and stunningly reimagined compositions, woven together with tales of mythologies and temptations, both universal and personal.
Various times, Fri 19 – Sun 21 June

From the mischievous mind of actor, Dash Kruck, I Might Take My Shirt Off is the story of Lionel and the reluctant world-premiere of his debut cabaret show; a musical evening of sex, booze, boys and mythical beasts.
Various times, Tue 23 – Sat 27 June

Not Dead Yet is full of uplifting stories of life, death and the dinners in between. 2013 TO&ST award-winner Lynn-Ruth guides us through eight decades of triumphs and failures, wit and wisdom and the recipes that kept her going throughout.
Various times, Wed 24 - Sat 27 June

Sink into a delicious evening of sardonic humour, original music, and audacious antics with the brand new Cabaret Noir show Wonderfully Terrible Things, starring Alysia Rose.
9.30pm Sunday 28 June

Chapel Off Chapel shows on sale

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Today we welcome back City of Stonnington as a festival partner by announcing shows at their premier venue, Chapel Off Chapel.

The City of Stonnington support us because:

  1. we attract well over 3,500 people into the Chapel Street restaurant precinct in its traditionally quieter winter period;
  2. we provide Chapel Off Chapel with its busiest fortnight each year; and, of course,
  3. we present world-class quality of shows each year

This year we’re planning to delight audiences even more by converting the main space into an intimate cabaret soiree with most seating at tables. 

Following is a summary of the shows, all of which are now on sale!

LIGHTHOUSE BERLIN – acclaimed Annie Lee’s (Kransky Sisters) moving tribute to the extraordinary life of cabaret legend Agnes Bernelle (1923-1999), possibly the last living link to the Weimar period. Click here to listen to Annie Lee in conversation with Richard Fidler about the show.
8.30pm Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June

A MATCH MADE IN HARMONY featuring Suade and Ginger & Tonic – two of Australia's best vocal groups come together for 60 minutes of shenanigans, bringing their big voices and big personalities.
8.45pm Friday 19 – Saturday 27 June

HAIRY SOUL MAN – HOW DEEP CAN I GO? – Hairy Soul Man is back with his explosive comedy soul extravaganza, backed by an 8-piece band.
8.45pm Wednesday 24 June

Avigail Herman in GOOD GIRL / BAD GIRL – explore the seven deadly sins and heavenly virtues in a funny, poignant and sometimes startling evening.
7.00pm Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June

Strange Bedfellows: UNDER THE COVERS – multiple Helpmann and Green Room Award winners Jacqui Dark and Kanen Breen detonate across the footlights in a debauched and greasepaint-spattered riot of musical abandon.
10.15pm Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June

Ruth Wilkin in TRUE STORY – a collection of incredible real events from around the world, tied together with original music – tales of betrayal, daring escape, enduring love and overwhelming idiocy.
6.45pm Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June

Based on a true story of a couple who ran away from the world to be together. Written and performed by Ruth Wilkin facebook.com/wilkinruth Accompanied by Trevor Jones

Kelly Auty's WILD WOMEN: BACKWARDS IN HIGH HEELS – take a powerful journey through the lives, music and fashion of some of the greatest female singers of the 20th century.
7.00pm Sunday 21 June

REVIEWING THE SITUATION – Phil Scott as Lionel Bart shares stories from his incredible life and sings songs including Living Doll, From Russia With Love and You’ve Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two.
7.00pm Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June

LITTLE DIANA AND THE BIG FUZZ – spend a night with the stunning Bree Langridge as she indulges in all things diva, fashion and Motown, celebrating the music of Diana Ross brought to life by a Funk Brothers inspired band.
6.30pm Thursday 25, Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June

Little Diana and the Big Fuzz Medley; Ain't No Mountain High Enough Chain Reaction Love Hangover

TINDERELLA – Noni McCallum navigates through the depths and shallows of thirty-something dating life to prove you CAN hurry love! ‘Funnier in person. I would see her again’ – Bradley, RSVP.com
8.30pm Thursday 25, Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June

SPEAK EASY – this is the Jazz Age – the Roaring Twenties. You are wrapped in the warm embrace of the Speakeasy, a world of hedonistic pleasure where anything is possible. Featuring Jessie Gordon, Nick Maclaine and the nine-piece Perth Cabaret Collective, with two international guest artists – Mat Jodrell (trumpet, New York) and James Cross (trombone, Tokyo).
7.00pm Friday 26 and Saturday 27 June

 All bookings: www.chapeloffchapel.com.au

 All shows at Chapel are $29 for Festival Friends,
$32 for concession-holders or groups of six or more, and $35 full price.

 All shows are around an hour.