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Edinburgh Reporter
a day ago
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- Edinburgh Reporter
Join Matt Hale and be part of the ultimate 90s boy band
Take That, Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys, Westlife, New Kids on the Block and most fabulous of all 4MATT – the very best of the of the 90s boy bands. Who could forget 4MATT's mesmerising single Hypnotised hailed by critics as 'three and a half minutes of pure, key-changing euphoria'? And the guys themselves. Always gettin' jiggy with it, booyah! Mega personalities. Lead singer and heartthrob Matt Hale, backing vocals and cheeky charmer Matty Hail, the international man of mystery Matteo Hayelle and the seriously sincere balladeer Matthew Hayle. OK … so 4MATT may never have existed – but comedy hypnotist Matt Hale was a DJ back in the 90s and always fantasised about having his own hit boy band. And now he's making it come true every day at the Fringe. Impossible? No. Silly? Absolutely! A highlight of his fast-paced Funbelievable! 90s Rewind comedy hypnosis show sees hypnotised volunteers on stage invited to form the Ultimate Boy Band. And they love it – it's a chance to pose, play, sing and dance. It's slick moves, perfect harmonies, and the kind of emotional intensity usually reserved for a shampoo commercial. 'It's amazing,' says Matt. 'We get perfectly synchronised dance moves, dramatic pointing, and a final note that could shatter the glass in a Smash Hits award trophy.' Throughout the show, thanks to the power of suggestion, audience volunteers enjoy an on-stage rave reliving the best of a decade which gave us Britpop, Grunge, Girl Power, Pulp Fiction (and Pulp), Friends, Sonic The Hedgehog, Titanic and great cultural classics like The Macarena and Barbie Girl. The whole crowd revels in the biggest, cheesiest, bangers of the decade, dodgy fashion throwbacks and the kind of pure silliness that reminds you why the 90s were so damn fun. And Matt, a multi-award-winning entertainer from Oz will is always there bouncing around at the heart of the action. So, whether you are one of the Shiny Happy People on stage or just revelling in the laughter from your seat it promises to be 60 minutes of unmissable silliness. It's all about regular people doing daft things on stage (a lot of them set to great music) and an audience loving every silly second of it. Funbelievable! 90s Rewind is for the whole family – but only over 18s can go up on stage – and promises to be fresh and fun, with no two shows ever quite the same. Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Fringe 2025 – Matt Hale will help you BE Oasis… for one night only
Comedy hypnotist Matt Hale is offering his audiences the chance to do more than listen and sing along from the crowd – they can actually climb up on stage and be Noel or Liam for the night. And that's just the start. Matt Hale's Funbelievable! 90s Rewind brings back boy bands, girl power, Britpop, shell suits, and some of the worst novelty songs you'd hope to have forgotten by now. Yup, it's all about regular people doing daft things on stage (a lot of them set to great music) and an audience loving every silly second of it. Revel in the biggest, cheesiest, bangers of the decade, dodgy fashion throwbacks and the kind of pure silliness that reminds you why the 90s were so damn fun. Matt says: 'It's fast, it's fun and it's your once-in-a-lifetime chance to be a stadium-filling superstar. Be Noel, be Liam or get to perform as the Spice Girl of your choice – we'll be reliving the biggest, best and most bonkers of everything 90s.' Funbelievable! 90s Rewind is all ages friendly, it's fresh and fun and no two shows are ever quite the same. And what's more, you won't need to sell your house to afford a ticket. Venue: Gilded Balloon Patter House – Big Yin (Venue 24) Time: 17:00 Dates: Previews 30 Jul to 1 Aug. Main run 2-12, 14-25 Aug Duration: 60 minutes Ticket prices: £10-£16 Advisory: Age 8+ (only over 18s allowed on stage) Tickets: Matt Hale Funbelievable 90s Rewind Show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Photography from: Colin Hattersley Photography Matt Hale Funbelievable 90s Rewind Show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Photography from: Colin Hattersley Photography Matt Hale Funbelievable 90s Rewind Show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Photography from: Colin Hattersley Photography Matt Hale Funbelievable 90s Rewind Show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Photography from: Colin Hattersley Photography Matt Hale Funbelievable 90s Rewind Show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Photography from: Colin Hattersley Photography Matt Hale Funbelievable 90s Rewind Show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Photography from: Colin Hattersley Photography Matt Hale Funbelievable 90s Rewind Show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Photography from: Colin Hattersley Photography Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Fringe 2025 – Comedy hypnotist Matt Hale promises his show won't change your life …
No political statement, no underlying metaphor, no great revelations about the nature of humanity. And that's a solemn promise. Matt Hale's Funbelievable! 90s Rewind comedy hypnosis show is all about regular people doing bonkers things on stage (a lot of them set to great music) and an audience loving every silly second of it. It's a full-throttle nostalgia ride packed with the biggest (and often cheesiest!) bangers of the decade, dodgy fashion throwbacks and the kind of pure silliness that reminds you why the 90s were so damn fun. Boy bands, girl power, Britpop, shell suits and novelty songs – Matt brings them all back. He said:: 'Not every show at the Fringe has to solve the world's problems. Sometimes, you just want to laugh so hard your face hurts. 'So, I promise not to try to change your life, and I'll just have a go at helping you switch off your brain for an hour and surrender to sheer, unfiltered, unapologetic fun.' Matt, whose two previous Fringe visits have earned him an enthusiastic Edinburgh following, sets the tone from the start. There's none of what people typically expect from a hypnotist – no dark suits, swinging watches or dramatic whispers. Every show comes with a 100% Chicken Free Guarantee! It feels like a party from the second the lights go up. And that matters. Matt said: 'Here's the thing: I truly believe that fun – real, no-holds-barred fun – is just as important as any deep and meaningful message. 'Maybe even more so, because when you give people permission to be silly, you unlock something powerful. You remind them that joy isn't just for kids. It's for all of us. 'Kids know this instinctively. Watch any child and you'll see them make up games, pull faces, dance badly on purpose, and laugh uncontrollably for no reason. 'They're not doing it to impress anyone. They're doing it because it feels good. Somewhere along the line, we forget that's still an option. 'So, this Fringe, prioritise joy. See some shows that makes no sense. Say yes to the surreal, the bizarre and the downright daft. Play, laugh, be silly. Fun is not frivolous. It's freeing. It's healing. It's essential. Funbelievable! 90s Rewind is all ages friendly, it's fresh and fun and no two shows are ever quite the same. Matt Hale credit DG Imagery Like this: Like Related
