Cabaret

An Unwasted Evening - The Genius Of Tom Lehrer

Enjoy musical satire at its finest as Dr H presents the mischievous wit of Tom Lehrer.

$37.00
Fringe allocation exhausted – see venue website
Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer sitting behind a grand piano
Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer singing and playing the piano
Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer singing and playing the piano
Past Event

Image Credit: Maxim Hubmayer

Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer sitting behind a grand piano
Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer singing and playing the piano
Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer singing and playing the piano

  • Created and Performed by: Antony (DrH) Hubmayer

Please note: Melbourne Fringe’s ticket allocation is exhausted, for tickets visit the Butterfly Club website.

Enjoy musical satire at its finest: celebrating the mischievous wit of Tom Lehrer, performed by Australian entertainer, singer and pianist, Antony (DrH) Hubmayer. The smash-hit of the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals arrives in Melbourne, so join the merry journey exploring the life and times of Tom Lehrer, retold through such timeless songs as: Masochism Tango, Vatican Rag, Poisoning Pigeons in the Park and the infamous Australian banned songs. You’ll be laughing and singing your way through a great evening of cabaret entertainment as you experience 'An Unwasted Evening' thanks to the genius of Tom Lehrer and the performing excellence of DrH.
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  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Blind or Low Vision Rating: Partially Accessible, Deaf or Hard of Hearing Rating: Partially Accessible

  • Age suitability: G

  • Event warnings: Some Infrequent/Low Pressure Audience Interaction.

  • The Butterfly Club - Upstairs
    5 Carson Pl, Melbourne CBD, VIC, 3000

    This venue is not wheelchair accessible and there is no step-free access to this venue as there are steps throughout.

    There is no reserved parking for permit holders, though there are plenty of commercial carparks nearby.

    There is no accessible toilet at this venue.

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  • Full: $37.00

  • Concession: $33.00

Sessions: In Person Events

Date Time Venue

Monday, 02 October 2023

5:30pm

The Butterfly Club - Upstairs

 Fringe allocation exhausted – see venue website

Tuesday, 03 October 2023

5:30pm

The Butterfly Club - Upstairs

 Fringe allocation exhausted – see venue website

Wednesday, 04 October 2023

5:30pm

The Butterfly Club - Upstairs

 Fringe allocation exhausted – see venue website

Thursday, 05 October 2023

5:30pm

The Butterfly Club - Upstairs

 Fringe allocation exhausted – see venue website

Friday, 06 October 2023

5:30pm

The Butterfly Club - Upstairs

 Fringe allocation exhausted – see venue website

Saturday, 07 October 2023

5:30pm

The Butterfly Club - Upstairs

 Fringe allocation exhausted – see venue website

Sunday, 08 October 2023

5:30pm

The Butterfly Club - Upstairs

 Fringe allocation exhausted – see venue website

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