Clowning around: Performers honour original clown king at church service
But regular worshipers at the Holy Trinity church in Dalston, east London, would have been surprised to find clowns from around the world kneeling before the modify to pay their respects to the original clown king.
Hundreds of clowns gathered at the annual event on Sunday to remember Joseph Grimaldi, the originator of the modern day ‘white-face clown’ popularised across the globe today.
The Joseph Grimaldi Memorial Service, attended by clowns dressed in full garb, is now in its 66th year.
The event is also attended by members of the public who are treated to a clown show at the end of the service.
Grimaldi’s performance as ‘Joey’ inspired generations of clowns and introduced the concept of a clown as a comedic fool who could also poke fun at the audience.
Britain’s best-loved clown died at the age of 30, shortly after retiring from the stage following ill health.
He signed off in his final stage speech with the words: ‘Like vaulting ambition, I have overleaped myself and pay the penalty in advanced old age.’
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