Have You Been To: The Shelley Room

Answered by: Cherri Figjam, Events Manager & Cabaret Producer

Address: 323 - 327 St Georges Rd, North Fitzroy

Capacity: 100 cocktail or 60 seated.

Why should punters visit you? Our relationship with Gate Keeper Games and Art Boy Gallery goes to show our eclectic tastes. People from all walks of life are welcome and we showcase a variety of performers from folk musicians to belly dancers.

What's the best thing about the venue? We make a point of being supportive of our artists especially while they grow and explore new art forms. This really comes through in how the artists interact with the punters — it's magical to watch.

What is your venue doing to help the local music scene? We include up-and-coming local acts in our variety nights and showcase their original music as part of the welcome to each of our cabaret shows and during our Friday night drinks.

What have been some of the highlights at the venue? The finale for our New Year's Eve Spectacular included laser tag. To properly finish off the feud that arose from our Murder Mystery Cabaret story we resorted to a 'rifles at dawn'-style resolution.

What are the plans for the venue in the future? We are still new-ish so our plans are all about growth. New gigs, new events, new shows and having a real variety of different things to offer our guests.

Website link for more info? theshelleyroom.com