“You’ll find a real high energy party style of a show – lot of big music and movement, and a massive focus on pure fun.”
WHO: Matt Hale
WHAT: “Joyful. Crazy. Fun! The unmissable international smash-hit comedy hypnosis show with 80s party vibes. Laugh along, sing along, even star in the show. You choose! All-ages friendly, grab tickets now! ‘The laughter is uncontrollable!’ ***** (FringeFeed.com.au). ‘Rollicking good time’ ***** (SeeDoEatReview.com). ‘Ensures everyone in the room has fun!’ ***** (PerthHappenings.com.au). ‘Stomach-grabbing humour… not to be missed! ****½ (Advertiser, Adelaide). ‘Spectacular silliness! Absolute feel-good, must-see show’ ****½ (XPressMag.com.au). Comedy Hypnotist Matt Hale gives you his 100% chicken-free guarantee! Multi-award winner, regularly sells out and seen on Best Shows/Top 10/Pick of the Fringe.”
WHERE: Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose – Big Yin (Venue 24)
WHEN: 17:00 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
First time bringing my show to Edinburgh (I’m Australia based) – it’s been a long time coming! Visited the Fringe a few years ago to check everything out, but then obviously a few wonky years got in the way for international travel. I’ve been performing my shows at the 2nd and 3rd biggest Fringes in the world (Adelaide Fringe, and Fringe World Perth) for nearly 10 years, but it feels fantastic to finally know I get to perform at the biggest. The buzz of being surrounded by thousands of other artists and up-for-it audiences is always a joy.
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
Have definitely seen that people are now tending to book much later for shows, which is always a nail-biter for a performer, and especially when you do a full month’s run of shows! But have found that as long as you’re constantly putting the best show on you can each night, and creating a real fun buzz for those there, the word of mouth spreads from each performance.
Tell us about your show.
Ever since I started performing comedy hypnosis shows, I always wanted to make sure they had a very modern feel. No swinging watches, no mysterious staring, no embarrassing anyone…and every show has always come with my 100% Chicken Free Guarantee! You’ll find a real high energy party style of a show – lot of big music and movement, and a massive focus on pure fun. This year’s show is the first time I’ve actually themed a show though, and it all stemmed from a terrible pun of Top Gun, which obviously had a big revival recently. So with the name Top Fun in place, and a seemingly big current fascination with the 80s around in general at the mo, I went all in on the theme. It went down an absolute treat at the other Fringes I’ve been at this year, so I’m hoping Edinburgh will embrace the pure ridiculousness of it too!
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
OK, I’ll niche it down to some other Aussie acts:
Comedian Joe White : Ethiopian and Still Not Hungry – Very funny, warm and engaging from a friend who has made his way from a refugee camp to travelling the world entertaining.
Dizney in Drag: Once Upon a Parody – a very adult fairytale you’re not going to forget very easily!
Dom Chambers: A Boy and His Deck – u may have seen my magician friend with his viral beer trick on America’s Got Talent, but this hilarious show takes what he can do with a simple deck of cards to the next level
Anna Piper Scott: Such an Inspiration – funny, moving, and everything in between, and has been rightfully gathering up a ton of awards along the way at other festivals
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