Matt Hale, Australia’s Viral Comedy Hypnotist, Returns to Adelaide After Edinburgh Fringe Triumph
Fresh from a sell-out run at Edinburgh’s prestigious Gilded Balloon and a feature on the BBC, Australia’s own Matt Hale brings his smash-hit 90s hypnosis show Funbelievable! 90s Rewind to Adelaide Fringe – following 200 million+ online views and a global fanbase of nearly half a million.
After taking the Edinburgh Fringe by storm, comedy hypnotist Matt Hale is bringing his hit show Funbelievable! 90s Rewind Hypnoshow back home for Adelaide Fringe 2026 – and audiences are in for a nostalgia-fuelled joyride.
Fresh from performing at Gilded Balloon, one of the most prestigious venues at the world’s largest arts festival, Matt’s 90s-themed hypnosis and comedy spectacular became a hot ticket of the Fringe, with regular sell-out crowds, multiple 5-star reviews, and even a feature on the BBC.
The homegrown performer has also become a global online sensation, with hilarious clips of hypnotised volunteers and audience antics reaching over 200 million views and earning him nearly half a million followers worldwide.
“It was unreal to see UK audiences lose their minds over 90s hits, shell suits and boy bands,” says Matt. “But now I can’t wait to bring it back to my home crowd – Adelaide knows how to party!”
Funbelievable! 90s Rewind is a full-throttle comedy hypnosis show where everyday people become the stars – dancing, singing, and embracing the glorious weirdness of the decade that gave us Britpop,girl power, and dial-up internet. Expect dodgy dance moves, retro fashion, and a soundtrack packed with the biggest (and cheesiest) bangers of the 90s.
Matt’s shows are famous for breaking every hypnosis cliché – there are no swinging watches or spooky whispers, and every performance comes with a 100% Chicken-Free Guarantee. What audiences do get is an hour of pure, unfiltered, side-splitting fun.
“I’ve always said not every show has to change your life,” says Matt. “Sometimes the best thing you can do is switch off your brain, laugh until your face hurts, and remember how good it feels to just have fun.”
With multiple previous sell-out Fringe seasons, international recognition, and a global fanbase, Matt Hale has become one of Fringe’s biggest entertainment exports – and he’s thrilled to bring the party home.
ADELAIDE FRINGE DETAILS:
Hypnotist Matt Hale: Funbelievable! 90s Rewind
Where: The May Wirth, Gluttony, Rymill Park
When: 20 Feb to 22 Mar, 2026
Tickets: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/hypnotist-matt-hale-funbelievable-90s-rewind-af2026
Rating: All Ages Friendly
ABOUT MATT HALE:
Matt Hale is an award-winning comedy hypnotist based in Australia. Known for his fast-paced, feel-good shows that mix hypnosis, comedy, and music, he’s performed everywhere from cruise ships to comedy festivals around the world. A multi Fringe award-winner, Matt’s shows consistently sell out and leave audiences grinning from ear to ear.
His online clips have reached over 200 million views and gained him nearly half a million followers worldwide, spreading laughter, positivity and pure fun far beyond the stage.
He’s also a presenter for Channel Nine’s Destination WA, and a bestselling author with his book “Mindhacking Happiness”. Under his DJ alter-ego, The Clubnotist, he also runs a world-first guided visualisation to house music event – “The Clubnosis Experience.” Oh, and he’s also currently officially 1000/1 to play the next James Bond! (no, really!!! Check out his TEDx talk!)
Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram: @hypnohale
Web: www.matthale.com
