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The Little Museum of Buffoonery is the creation of world-renowned slapstick comedy entertainer and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Mr. Eddie Haworth FRSA (also known as Clown Eckie). This unique museum, likely the only one of its kind, finds its perfect home due to Eckie’s strong ties with the former owner of Wayfarers Arcade, Arthur Pedlar, a world-famous clown under whom Eckie trained in the 1990s.
In collaboration with University of Manchester academic Dr. Eric Lybeck, Eckie has brought the museum to The Engine Room, an experimental social enterprise aimed at revitalizing unused high street spaces.
Right at Lord Street’s heart is Wayfarers Shopping Arcade, open since 1898. This Grade II listed building boasts a stunning glass-domed roof, impressive period décor and a range of exclusive stores. Their Engine Room coffee shop or the café beneath the amazing glass canopy offers the perfect setting to soak up the Arcade’s atmosphere before or after visiting the unique “Little Museum of Buffoonery”.
In collaboration with University of Manchester academic Dr. Eric Lybeck, Eckie has brought the museum to The Engine Room, an experimental social enterprise aimed at revitalizing unused high street spaces.
Right at Lord Street’s heart is Wayfarers Shopping Arcade, open since 1898. This Grade II listed building boasts a stunning glass-domed roof, impressive period décor and a range of exclusive stores. Their Engine Room coffee shop or the café beneath the amazing glass canopy offers the perfect setting to soak up the Arcade’s atmosphere before or after visiting the unique “Little Museum of Buffoonery”.
Before you visit this unique little museum... Meet Clown Eckie: The Jester Extraordinaire!
"DO YOU DRESS-UP AS A CLOWN?"
People often ask if I dress up as a clown and perform magic or make balloon animals at children’s parties.
The answer is a definite NO.
Also, I steer clear of anything resembling those creepy clowns from so-called block buster movies!
This honorable profession is still respected by those who know all about the
"Art of the Clown"
Clown Eckie is an EQUITY registered stage name for Eddie Haworth FRSA - More of Eddie's stage names are; Willie Eckerslike, Humphrey Boggins, Saramango and Dr Percey Veer. |
Sir Ken Dodd loved to see Clown Eckie Tickling Audiences
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Presentation of this award was on stage at the Southport Arts Centre/Atkinson in 1996
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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. |
CLOWN ECKIE PERFORMANCE AT AN ORPHANAGE IN BANGKOK
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Possibly the Only Clown TukTuk on planet earth? Shame it cannot be displayed at the Museum of Buffoonery in Southport, UK. It's now being used to ferry hill tribe kids to school in the jungles around the Thai/Burma border...
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.
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.
Professional Affiliations:
CLOWN ECKIE PERFORMANCE AT AN ORPHANAGE HOUSING KAREN HILL TRIBE CHILDREN - LOCATION IS LOPBURI, THAILAND - DECEMBER 2024
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Eddie Haworth, FRSA Self Proclaimed Professor of Buffoonery
“Not Just a Clown!”
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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.
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.
Clowns International (Past member): Because every clown needs a support group. They discuss custard pie techniques, and the existential crisis of being funny.
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.
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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. |
CLOWN ECKIE IS BACK FROM THE JUNGLES OF SOUTH EAST ASIA AND DELIGHTED TO PRESENT HIS AMAZING STORY AT THE MUSEUM OF BUFFOONERY!
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