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After selling out in Edinburgh in 2025, the award-winning Fringe sensation about the life of Charlie Chaplin returns in 2026! Winner of a List festival award for Best Show, this is a physical comedy not to be missed! 'Magnificent' (List). 'A sparkling gem' (GlamAdelaide.com.au). 'Cole has perfected the art of mime' (TheAUReview.com). A one-man physical comedy created and performed by Marcel Cole.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Smile: The Charlie Chaplin Story is by Marcel Cole, listed under Theatre in the Fringe programme. It plays at Pleasance Dome, 1 Bristo Square, EH8 9AL, 5 August to 31 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 8+. Tickets from £10. Content warnings: Audience participation.