CLOWN ECKIE'S
LITTLE MUSEUM OF BUFFOONERY
OPENING NOVEMBER 2024!
03/11/2024: Clown Eckie is a Professional family entertainer and circus clown in Southport UK and Bangkok, Thailand
THE LITTLE MUSEUM OF BUFFOONERY
Brace yourself for an extraordinary
experience in Southport!
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Presenting This Unique Exhibition...
Clown Eckie, a former resident and entertainer in Southport, is now fondly known as the Clown Prince of Thailand after 25 years of spreading laughter across South East Asia, China, India, and many other countries worldwide. Now that he's back home, we can all enjoy his incredible collection of costumes, oversized shoes, musical instruments, and a treasure trove of clown props and memorabilia gathered since his world travels began in the 1980s. These items have brought joy and laughter to countless people around the globe! READ MORE... |
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Meet Clown Eckie: The Jester Extraordinaire!
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Introduction: Clown Eckie, affectionately known as the “The Clown Prince of Thailand,” is a master of mirth, a virtuoso of vaudeville, and a connoisseur of comedic chaos. Let’s delve into the colourful world of this delightful entertainer... Professional Qualifications: Eddie Haworth FRSA, AKA Dr Percey Veer … Yes, that’s our man! A professional entertainer with credentials that sparkle like a confetti shower. Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts . Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow. But wait, there’s more! Gift of Happiness Foundation: Eckie wears his heart on his oversized sleeve. As the founder and director of this registered charity in Thailand, he spreads joy like a giggling contagion. |
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Worldwide Performances:
Eckie’s passport has more stamps than a circus ticket booth. From Europe to Scandinavia, the Middle East to India, and China to the lush corners of South East Asia, he’s left audiences in stitches. His technical prowess? Unmatched. His endearing stupidity? Unquestionably endearing.
Training with Top-Class Tutors: (Including Arthur Vercoe Pedlar, Southport)
Picture this: Eckie juggling baguettes in Paris, miming under Venetian bridges, and honing his pratfall technique in Munich.
His training grounds span London to Athens, and he’s picked up more tricks than a magician’s hat.
Silent Eloquence:
Eckie’s secret weapon is knowing that “WE ALL LAUGH IN THE SAME LANGUAGE”. His playful antics don’t need words when his expressive face and silly props tell the whole story. Whether he’s mimicking everyday tasks or creating hilarious scenes out of thin air, he’s a master of visual comedy on the global stage.
Worldwide Performances:
Eckie’s passport has more stamps than a circus ticket booth. From Europe to Scandinavia, the Middle East to India, and China to the lush corners of South East Asia, he’s left audiences in stitches. His technical prowess? Unmatched. His endearing stupidity? Unquestionably endearing.
Training with Top-Class Tutors: (Including Arthur Vercoe Pedlar, Southport)
Picture this: Eckie juggling baguettes in Paris, miming under Venetian bridges, and honing his pratfall technique in Munich.
His training grounds span London to Athens, and he’s picked up more tricks than a magician’s hat.
Silent Eloquence:
Eckie’s secret weapon is knowing that “WE ALL LAUGH IN THE SAME LANGUAGE”. His playful antics don’t need words when his expressive face and silly props tell the whole story. Whether he’s mimicking everyday tasks or creating hilarious scenes out of thin air, he’s a master of visual comedy on the global stage.
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Professional Affiliations:
World Clown Association (Past member): Eckie’s membership card probably has a squishy red nose on it. He’s part of the global clown fraternity, where oversized shoes are the dress code. Clowns International (Past member): Because every clown needs a support group. They discuss custard pie techniques, and the existential crisis of being funny. British Actors Equity Association: Eckie’s not just a clown; he’s a thespian. Equity membership. L&W Circus, Southport UK: Founder alert! Eckie birthed this circus like a giggling midwife. Trapeze artists, fire eaters, and unicyclists owe him a debt of gratitude. Operation Smile Thailand: Eckie dons his red nose for a noble cause. As a clown doctor, he heals hearts with laughter, one giggle at a time. Camillian Centre: Here, he’s not just a clown; he’s a beacon of hope for children with HIV/AIDS. His painted face brings light to their world. |
Television Stardom:
From the cobbled streets of London to the neon glow of New York, Eckie has graced screens worldwide. Picture him on TV sets in Holland, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Shanghai, Bangkok, Singapore, and even the land of precision engineering Germany.
So, next time you see a silly wig or hear an old-fashioned Taxi horn, remember, somewhere out there, Clown Eckie is turning frowns into somersaults.
From the cobbled streets of London to the neon glow of New York, Eckie has graced screens worldwide. Picture him on TV sets in Holland, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Shanghai, Bangkok, Singapore, and even the land of precision engineering Germany.
So, next time you see a silly wig or hear an old-fashioned Taxi horn, remember, somewhere out there, Clown Eckie is turning frowns into somersaults.
Interesting fact...
What a Clown does is as wide as a church door or as delicate as a rose.
The right or wrong move - too many or too few - their placement or emphasis can determine whether it’s
a total dud or fall down funny...The difference between a delicate glow-worm and lightning!
The right or wrong move - too many or too few - their placement or emphasis can determine whether it’s
a total dud or fall down funny...The difference between a delicate glow-worm and lightning!
To live is sometimes to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.
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Eckie's TV Documentary Produced by CoJo Productions, Sydney, Australia (Recommended for ages 18+) "THAT FAT BLOKE FROM BOLTON" Winner of the prestigious Award of Merit at the IndieFEST Film Awards Prudence Colville and Jon Matthews of CoJo Productions spent five years traveling across Australia, Thailand, and Europe to capture Eddie Haworth's remarkable story in “That Fat Bloke from Bolton.” This powerful documentary explores the sometimes harrowing life of Eddie Haworth FRSA, showcasing a tale of the human spirit that spans continents and decades. |
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Quick note: In 1952, Eddie's parents, originally from Southport near Liverpool, travelled to Manchester where Eddie was born in a caravan shared with his three sisters. Through hard work, they eventually managed to slightly improve their situation, moving the family into a small mill-worker's house in Bolton, a coal-mining and cotton mill town in Lancashire, now part of Greater Manchester, UK.
Eddie grew up in Bolton until the age of 15. Following some devastating childhood trauma, he ran away from home and school to pursue what he now refers to as a "world traveller's life well lived."
Eddie grew up in Bolton until the age of 15. Following some devastating childhood trauma, he ran away from home and school to pursue what he now refers to as a "world traveller's life well lived."
IMPORTANT! - Clown Eckie DOES NOT Do Birthday Parties!
