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Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin

Comedic Theatre · Marcel Cole · Ages 8+ · Australia

Content Warning Family Friendly One Person Show
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smile: the story of charlie chaplin

Review by DANIEL TIRMAN

June 20, 2025 certified reviewer
tagged as: tender · funny · nostalgic · Brave · original · imaginative

What I liked

I like the use of the audience members. I very much enjoyed the actor’s pantomime, dance and movement expertise. In concert with the technical prowess he demonstrated, was an emotional depth enacted that came through beautifully.

What I didn't like

I slightly smoother transition between Chaplin’s silent era and sound era. It’s really the place where an intermission would be if it were longer.

My overall impression

Very imaginative and creative. The use of audience members as characters in Chaplin‘s life was cleverly and daringly managed with excellent results. Chaplin’s persona, mannerisms and idiosyncrasies at different stages of his life were adroitly and succinctly captured by the fine actor who presented this enchanting work of art.

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