From Julia Masli to Red Bastard, performers are stretching the boundaries of clowning far beyond custard pies and red noses ...

Who was Grimaldi? Grimaldi as "Joey" the Clown by George Cruikshank.Public domain Born in 1778, Joseph 'Joe' Grimaldi was one of the Regency period’s most famous entertainers.

This was most famously personified by English clown Joseph Grimaldi, who wore white face paint and is described by one report as having “invented the creepy clown” with his unsettling acts of ...

Joseph Grimaldi was born in London to an entertainer father of Italian heritage and began performing as a child, making his stage debut at Drury Lane in 1780. He grew up to be an actor, comedian ...

People sporting red noses and spotty garments have lined church pews as the Annual Grimaldi Clown Service returned. Now in its 78th year, the event sees people pay their respects to Joseph Grimaldi, ...

Now in its 78th year, the event sees people pay their respects to Joseph Grimaldi, who popularised the role of clowns in British pantomimes, as well as their slapstick humour and striking make-up.

People sporting red noses and spotty garments have lined church pews as the Annual Grimaldi Clown Service returned. Now in its 78th year, the event sees people pay their respects to Joseph ...