Marcel Cole
Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin
Winner Best Fringe Show from Adelaide The List Edinburgh Festival Awards 2025
Winner Best International Show 2025 Hollywood Fringe
Winner Best Theatre Weekly Award 2025 Adelaide Fringe
After selling out in Adelaide and Edinburgh in 2025, the award-winning fringe sensation about the life of Charlie Chaplin is coming to Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2026! Winner of The List Edinburgh Festival Award for Best Fringe Show From Adelaide, this is a physical comedy not to be missed.
'Magnificent.' ★★★★★ The List (UK)
'A sparkling gem.' ★★★★★ Glam Adelaide
'Cole has perfected the art of mime.' ★★★★★ The AU Review
This is a one-man physical comedy created and performed by Marcel Cole.
Recommended 10+ but suitable for all ages.
Suitable for audiences 10+
Audience participation
References to or simulation of violence
Low Aural
Winner Best Fringe Show from Adelaide The List Edinburgh Festival Awards 2025
Winner Best International Show 2025 Hollywood Fringe
Winner Best Theatre Weekly Award 2025 Adelaide Fringe
After selling out in Adelaide and Edinburgh in 2025, the award-winning fringe sensation about the life of Charlie Chaplin is coming to Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2026! Winner of The List Edinburgh Festival Award for Best Fringe Show From Adelaide, this is a physical comedy not to be missed.
'Magnificent.' ★★★★★ The List (UK)
'A sparkling gem.' ★★★★★ Glam Adelaide
'Cole has perfected the art of mime.' ★★★★★ The AU Review
This is a one-man physical comedy created and performed by Marcel Cole.
Recommended 10+ but suitable for all ages.
Suitable for audiences 10+
Audience participation
References to or simulation of violence
Low Aural
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