World Clown Association Convention

Two public performances, one at the Southport Theatre on Friday 24th March, and the second at the Blackpool Tower Circus on Saturday 25th March; both at 7.30pm, featuring Clowns of international status, from Russia, the USA, Sweden, Denmark, and the UK; a unique opportunity to see a great variety of skills from different traditions.

Another highlight will be the Grand Street Parade, together with the Parade-ability Competition - a chance to meet some of the greatest Clowns in the World in their best costumes (photographers' jamboree!) - 10.00am, Saturday 25th March - starting from the Southport BR Car Park on London Road - the parade-ability competition judging will take place in front of the Arts Centre on Lord Street.

Throughout the week, Clowns will be visiting hospitals and schools, workshops will be taking place in the Floral Hall Complex attached to the Southport Theatre, and 'many other attractions'.