Waterville set for frolics and fun as 8th Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival begins today!

Starting today and running from the 23rd-26th August the eighth annual Charlie Chaplin Comedy Film Festival hit the streets of Waterville as this corner of South Kerry readies itself for a another festival full of hugely entertaining range of events, screenings, workshops and Chaplin themed street entertainment and lots more.
According to the festival website, this is primarily a festival which honours the pioneering spirit of a great film maker and advocate for social change.
Highlights of this highly successful festival which takes place in a part of the world that was very dear to Chaplin and his family for many years, include the screening of many of the great mans short and feature films, an exclusive interview with Samantha J Power, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, a comedy night featuring Kevin McGahern and Karl Spain, music from Jake Carter and Hermitage Green, Fossetts circus and not forgetting the World Record Attempt at the largest gathering of people dressed as Charlie Chaplin.

With lots more besides all ingredients are present for a fantastic fun filled weekend for all the family!
For full festival programme and details of upcoming events visit www.chaplinfilmfestival.com or check their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/chaplinfilmfestival/