# Matt Hawke: Beautiful Lies

**Interview** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 20 February 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/interview/matt-hawke-beautiful-lies/

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INTERVIEW: **Markus Hamence** is in **The Jungle Room** with **Matt Hawke** for the 2026 **Adelaide Fringe** for his show playing at **The Austral**,** Beautiful Lies**

[Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/embed/GID8MtrDmb8)

![Colourful "Beautiful Lies" title graphic with a person's face in blue-tinted lighting against a vibrant retro-style backdrop.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/37990/user_crop_Fringe_Show_Banner-1.jpg)

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…

**Beautiful Lies**  
Tue, 10 Mar – Sun, 15 March 2026  
The Balcony Bar at The Austral Hotel  
**Tickets**

**[Follow Matt Hawke on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/matt_hawke_exists/)**

![Multiple repeated images of a performer on stage with blue lighting and "Beautiful Lies" text overlay.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/37991/user_crop_3-4.jpg)

![Person with hand to face beneath colourful "Beautiful Lies" text on purple Adelaide Fringe 2024 promotional poster.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/37992/IMG_5885.jpg)