ALL ABOUT US
The Clown Alley of London was formed in March 1999. We are a non-profit organization that promotes the art, education and the enjoyment of clowning! Members of our group range from the very experienced to the “just starting out” clown. Our alley is very active in a number of things and everyone can find a niche or two for themselves.

Clown School is one of the services that we offer. Part 1 is an introduction to the art of clowning where one learns a bit about the history of clowning, the types of clowns, a look at the various skills and places that one can clown, plus much more. You also put on clown makeup, wardrobe and receive a certificate. Part 2 continues your clown education by adding additional skills, further character development, refining your clown makeup and having a clowning experience. Both Part 1 and Part 2 are very participatory and run on a weekend.

Our Care Clown Heart began beating September 2003. The Giggle Gang is the alley’s care clown troupe that does Clown Rounds at Chelsey Park Nursing Home. We have been welcomed open-heartedly by the residents on all four of the floors. Care clowning is special; it is all about entering into someone's life for a few minutes bringing them a smile, a listening ear, a change in a routine that has very little alteration in it day after day. The alley joins the Giggle Gang every June for our annual Chelsey Park Clown Show.

Very active in our community, we participate in a number of charity walks, parades, and other events. Face painting, balloons and walk about clowning all help in bringing a festive air and smiles and pleasure to the young and the young-at-heart. We connect with other clown alleys and clown groups for fun and fellowship as well as attend clown workshops and conferences.

Our monthly meetings consist of alley business, participation period, and in-depth educational "fun shops" on the art of clowning & entertaining! We meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month (excluding July and August) at 6:30 for socializing with the meeting starting at 7:00pm. The first visit to our alley is completely free of charge so please come and meet us. We’d love to meet you!

Here's some pics from our "Orange and Black Night", October 2007. An award was given to the one that had the best outfit.

  • I will keep my acts, performances and behaviour in good taste while I am in costume and makeup. I will remember at all times that I have been accepted as a member of the Clown Alley only to provide others -- principally children, with clean clown comedy entertainment. I will remember that a good clown entertains others by making fun of him or herself and not at the expense or embarrassment of others.
  • I will learn to apply my makeup in a professional manner. I will provide my own costume. I will carry out my appearance and assignment for the entertainment of others and not for personal gain or personal publicity when performing for Clown Alley events. I will always try to remain anonymous while in makeup and costume as a clown, though there may be circumstances when it is not reasonably possible to do so.
  • I will not drink alcoholic beverages prior to any clown appearances. I will abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages while in makeup and costume. I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady, neither annoying nor interfering with other acts, events, spectators or individuals.
  • I will remove my makeup and change into my street clothes as soon as possible following my appearance so that I cannot be associated with any incident, which may be detrimental to the good name of clowning. I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady at all times.
  • While performing in makeup and costume, I will carry out the directives of the producer or his/her designated deputies. I will abide by all performance rules without complaint in public.
  • I will do my very best to maintain the best clown standards of makeup, costuming, properties and comedy.
  • I will appear in as many clown shows as I possible can.

 
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