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Hypnotist Matt Hale: Top Fun! 80s Spectacular – Remix

 
Frodo Allan Review by Frodo Allan 3 Published: 13 Aug 2024 Gilded Balloon Patter House Show Dates: 31 Jul 2024-26 Aug 2024

With an 80's theme incorporating all the sing-along chart hits and a host who, after popping up in a Risky Business-themed opening video, appears onstage in a flight suit and silver aviator sunglasses, it’s inevitable that there’s going to be a bit of ‘dad energy’ to this show, and Matt Hale is embracing it. Before the hypnotism begins, there’s a bit of a warm-up with Hale yelling out 80's quotes and song lyrics for us to complete. He’s onto a winner, giving his show a flavour of, let’s face it, the best decade for music, movies, and pop culture.

you can’t go wrong with this 80’s spectacular.

When we do get down to what we’ve come here to see, Hale invites a large group of enthusiastic volunteers onstage and begins the process of induction. With only one hour for the whole show and roughly 45 minutes left at this point, he wastes no time in creating a hypno-orchestra with the group before starting to pick out the best subjects for the various skits.

Whether you believe that hypnosis is real or think it’s simply everyone playing along, there’s no argument that this is an entertaining show. Everyone likes to see people acting daft, and the enthusiasm with which some of the volunteers throw themselves into their scenarios is hilarious. For early evening, family-friendly laughs, you can’t go wrong with this 80's spectacular.

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The unmissable sell-out smash-hit comedy hypnosis show with 80s party vibes returns! Remixed for 2024! With multiple sell-out Fringe runs and 50 million+ views online, enjoy from stage or audience – you choose! All-ages friendly. 'The laughter is uncontrollable!' ***** (FringeFeed.com.au). 'Fun-filled show!' ***** (One4Review.co.uk). 'Laugh until your sides hurt!' ***** (WeekendNotes.com). 'Rollicking good time' ***** (SeeDoEatReview.com). 'Spectacular silliness! Absolute feel-good must-see show' ****½ (XPressMag.com.au). Hypnotist Matt Hale is a multi-award winner, seen on Best Shows, Top 10s and Picks of the Fringe.