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EARLY BURLY: Melbourne's Funniest Burlesque Revue Returns in Time for Your Christmas Party

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Bored of the sugary sweet naff-ness of Christmas, the lacklustre inevitability of carols, the forced smiles that appear after you open another strawberry margarita scented candle and a used sharpie from your office secret Santa? Early Burly is the antidote: a raucous, scantily-clad hour of comedy burlesque.

Early Burly is a riotous vaudevillian circus of a night, showcasing Melbourne's finest burlesque and comedy artists. Award winners, shit-stirrers and strip-teasers alike will tread the boards of the Butterfly Club to whisk you away from another eye watering trip through the perfume section of another generic department store.

Clad in a tuxedo, top hat and stilettos, á la Marlena Dietrich, your host Adelaide Everheart will sweep you off your feet from the very first moment the lights dim. In a whirlwind of wine and bad jokes, she will present a star-studded selection of Melbourne's funniest burlesque, vaudeville, sideshow, comedian and drag artistes.

After selling out every show in 2015, Early Burly is ready to knock audience's socks off. With an explosive mix of cabaret, comedy, burlesque and song.

Whether you are after something naughty or nice, Early Burly has you (un)covered, for five nights only at The Butterfly Club. Bookings highly recommended.

Show Details: Early Burly
Dates: 14th-18th of December
Time: 7pm
Cost: $25-32
Venue: The Butterfly Club, 5 Carson Place, Melbourne
Tickets: thebutterflyclub.com

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