Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin
After a sold out run in Edinburgh, the award-winning fringe sensation about the life of Charlie Chaplin returns to Perth for FRINGE WORLD 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), 2025
'A sparkling gem' ★★★★★ Glam Adelaide, 2025
'Cole has perfected the art of mime' ★★★★★ The AU Review, 2025
WINNER - 'Best Fringe Show from Adelaide' - The LIST Edinburgh Festival Awards, 2025
WINNER - 'Best International Show' - Hollywood Fringe, 2025
WINNER - 'Audience Favourite' - San Diego International Fringe, 2025
This is a one man physical comedy show created and performed by Marcel Cole.
Recommended 10+ but suitable for all ages.
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.
Sessions
Balmoral Hotel:
Donkey at FringeConnect Stirling @ Scarborough:
Ritz Party Showroom @ Rocky Fringe Festival Rockingham:
Old Mill Theatre at Old Mill Theatre South Perth:
The Sail & Anchor:
Auditorium at Midland Junction Arts Centre:
Ticket Prices
Prices may not be available on all sessions
A transaction fee of up to $4.80 applies per order (some exceptions apply). Read more at fees explained.
6 Venues
The Sail & Anchor
The Sail & Anchor, 64 South Terrace, Fremantle
The performance space is upstairs (approximately 30 steps) and does not provide an accessible entrance.
- The only access to this space is via steps/stairs.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Balmoral Hotel
901 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park
- The only access to this space is via steps/stairs.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Ritz Party Showroom @ Rocky Fringe Festival Rockingham
Ritz Party Hire, 18 Ambrose St, Rockingham
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Old Mill Theatre at Old Mill Theatre South Perth
Old Mill Theatre, Mends Street, South Perth
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Donkey at FringeConnect Stirling @ Scarborough
Scarborough Sports & Community Club, 75 Deanmore Rd, Scarborough
Parking available on site
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Auditorium at Midland Junction Arts Centre
Midland Junction Arts Centre, 276 Great Eastern Hwy, Midland
Entry via Old School Lane
- Step-free mobility aid access through an alternative entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is suitable for all ages
Suitability & Warnings
Please note
Latex balloons, balloons popping