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Marcel Cole posing as Charlie Chaplin
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Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin

Sat 12 Sep 2026 19:45
60 minutes
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Overview

Hailed as 'one of the most dazzling performers to emerge on the fringe circuit', Marcel Cole gives a 'stunning one-hour treatment' to the extraordinary life and career of the greatest physical comedian of all time.

After selling out in Adelaide and Edinburgh in 2025, the award-winning fringe sensation about the life of Charlie Chaplin is coming to BEAM in 2026! Winner of The LIST Edinburgh Festival Award for 'Best Fringe Show From Adelaide’, this is a physical comedy not to be missed.

Using mime, clowning, projected story cards and audience participation, Marcel Cole tells the remarkable story of Charlie Chaplin’s life and career - all in the style of his films! A rare show for young and old alike.

WINNER - ‘Best International Show’ - Hollywood Fringe

2025 WINNER - ‘Best Theatre’ - Adelaide Fringe weekly award

2025 WINNER - ‘Audience Favourite’ - San Diego International Fringe, 2025

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