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A black and white close up of a young man dressed as Charlie Chaplin's Little Tramp. He wears a black suit, bowler hat and black toothbrush moustache.

Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin

A physical comedy that tells the story of the life of Charlie Chaplin.

Media reviews

Matilda Marseillaise

         
05 Mar 2026

Charlie Chaplin was a legend of 20th century cinema; Marcel Cole is a legend of 21st century tributes to Chaplin

On Your Markus

         
02 Mar 2026

Marcel Cole doesn’t simply play Chaplin… he channels the spirit of silent cinema itself…

Glam Adelaide

         
01 Mar 2026

Silence is golden!

Stage Whispers

         
21 Feb 2026

Marcel Cole delivers a captivating one-hour show that brings the life of Charlie Chaplin vividly to the stage.

Clara Reviews

         
21 Feb 2026

A highly timely work using Chaplin as a metaphor for pushing back at societal perspectives on identity, politics, and the human condition…

The Barefoot Review

         
21 Feb 2026

dressed as Chaplin’s famous Little Tramp’ replete with white face and toothbrush moustache, Cole inhabits the character effortlessly.

The AU Review

         
20 Mar 2025

Cole has perfected the art of the mime, and his stage presence is a delight to watch

Canberra Critics Circle

         
16 Mar 2025

It is impossible to leave Marcel Cole’s latest show Smile- The Story of Charlie Chaplin without a smile on your face

Glam Adelaide

         
16 Mar 2025

The late, great Charlie Chaplin lives again thanks to the incredible skills of Marcel Cole

The Clothesline

         
13 Mar 2025

Chaplin’s complex life condensed into a show that is both extremely entertaining and illuminating.

Stage Whispers

         
13 Feb 2025

Marcel Cole has captured Chaplin's look and movement perfectly.

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 Emotional roller-coaster
14 March 2026 - Anne F.
What a journey! Absolutely loved it.
 Standing ovation
09 March 2026 - natalie s.
My favourite show seen this year. Entertaining and well told story Highly recommended

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