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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

"Beautiful Lies"
"Beautiful Lies" repeated 8 times in a collage
"Beautiful Lies" repeated 8 times in a collage
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Beautiful Lies

A one-man Cabaret exploring the deep philosophy and overt insanity of lies.

A hilarious musical deep dive into the many mistruths of our world devised and composed by Matt Hawke.

From the lies our parents told us growing up, to the deep self denial we all feel, and the goodness that can be found in dishonesty. This show weaves raucous comedy and poised reflection into bite sized songs with a catchy chorus.

Taking inspiration from Artists like Bo Burnham, Tim Minchin, Millicent Sarre and more.

Don't miss this cabaret, or if you do, just lie about it and tell people you're going...

Presented by: Matt Hawke

Featured in last year’s award-winning “Love is a Game: An Adele Song Cycle”, Matt Hawke now makes his independent performance debut in the 2026 Fringe season. Freshly graduated from the Elder Conservatory’s Music Theatre Bachelors, Matt most recently appeared as the lead role in "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying". Other roles while at university include The Wolf from "Into the Woods", Alfred/White Rabbit in "Alice by Heart", and ensemble in "A Chorus Line". Professional credits include work with The Australian Ballet, State Opera South Australia and GWB Studios. Other artistic endeavours involve songwriting, both individually and with his band "Sally Navara" and he recently worked as a directing intern with State Theatre South Australia.
Cabaret • Comedy
South Australia • World Premiere
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: M
Smoking
Mental Health
Sexual References: Occasional, Mild
Coarse Language: Occasional, Strong

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Audience Interaction/Involvement

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area

Presenter

Presented by: Matt Hawke

Featured in last year’s award-winning “Love is a Game: An Adele Song Cycle”, Matt Hawke now makes his independent performance debut in the 2026 Fringe season. Freshly graduated from the Elder Conservatory’s Music Theatre Bachelors, Matt most recently appeared as the lead role in "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying". Other roles while at university include The Wolf from "Into the Woods", Alfred/White Rabbit in "Alice by Heart", and ensemble in "A Chorus Line". Professional credits include work with The Australian Ballet, State Opera South Australia and GWB Studios. Other artistic endeavours involve songwriting, both individually and with his band "Sally Navara" and he recently worked as a directing intern with State Theatre South Australia.

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