Joseph P Grimaldi

An exuberantportrait of the original funnyman-as-celebrity, and a dazzlinglycolorfulchronicle of his theatrical milieu, from the frequent Drury Lane riots to stage elephants running amokThe son of a deranged Italian immigrant, Joseph Grimaldi (1778–1837) was the most celebrated of English clowns. Th...

This is a 6 X 9 facsimile of the 1853 Routledge edition of 'Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi' edited by Charles 'Boz' Dickens. It is the story of Late Georgian / Early Victorian Clown / artiste, Joseph Grimaldi. The book is a window into the delights and tragedies of late Georgian life, centering on the t...

On one occasion, when by unforeseen circumstances he was detained at Sadler's Wells beyond the usual time, he and Mr. Fairbrother (the father of the well-known theatrical printer), who, like himself, was engaged at both theatres, and had agreed to accompany him that evening, started hand-in-hand fro...

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It is some years now, since we first conceived a strong veneration for Clowns, and an intense anxiety to know what they did with themselves out of pantomime time, and off the stage. As a child, we were accustomed to pester our relations and friends with questions out of number concerning these gentr...

Joseph Grimaldi was born in London, England to a family of comic performers, but made a name for himself on the stage. He became known for his appearances as a harlequin "whiteface" clown, a style that is part of modern clown costumes today. After his death, his personal notes were put together and ...

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