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

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.
A full body shot from behind of a young man dressed as Charlie Chaplin's Little Tramp. He wears a tight black suit and is holding his bowler hat and bamboo cane as he receives a standing ovation from the audience.
A full body shot of a young man dressed as Charlie Chaplin's Little Tramp. He wears a tight black suit, bowler hat and black toothbrush moustache and holds a bamboo cane.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin

After selling out in Adelaide and Edinburgh in 2025, the award-winning fringe sensation about the life of Charlie Chaplin returns to the Adelaide Fringe 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

WINNER - 'Best Fringe Show from Adelaide' - The LIST Edinburgh Festival Awards, 2025
WINNER - 'Best International Show' - Hollywood Fringe, 2025
WINNER - 'Best Theatre' - Adelaide Fringe weekly awards, 2025

This is a one man physical comedy created and performed by Marcel Cole.

Presented by: Marcel Cole

Marcel Cole spent ten years training to be a ballet dancer then realised he had more fun making people laugh than being beautiful and so now after studying theatre, mime and clown in London and Paris, he is touring the world with his award-winning shows.
Theatre and Physical Theatre • Comedy
Australian Capital Territory
 
Previous Award Winner
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)

Please note

Globophobia (balloons popping), Nazi references

Accessibility

 
High visual content
 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Marcel Cole

Marcel Cole spent ten years training to be a ballet dancer then realised he had more fun making people laugh than being beautiful and so now after studying theatre, mime and clown in London and Paris, he is touring the world with his award-winning shows.