The Clown
Making people laugh is Chris Carrow's full-time job. From accidental busking and a traveling clown caravan, to forming a duo with his wife -- he gives us a peek behind the red nose.
The Clown Gallery
About Our Guest:
Chris Carrow is a full-time clown and beekeeper in Christchurch, New Zealand. He and his wife Lisa have been performing as the duo ‘Carrot and Pickle’ for over 30 years. The pair also run a circus school through the Christchurch Circus Trust that offers Circus lessons and workshops for kids and adults (more info here: http://chchcircus.co.nz/).
To see a photo documentary done on Chris and Lisa and how the Christchurch Earthquake affected their lives and their work click here.
The Time Stamps:
History of the Job - 00:05:30
Interview Begins - 00:08:38
The Social Stuff:
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The Business Details:
Grown Up is produced by Folktale Studio. We help bring audio stories to life through podcasting and personal history projects. Visit www.folktalestudio.ca for more information.
Sounds You Heard:
Theme Music by Coop
Audio of Carrot & Pickle performing at this link.
Sound of birds singing in the foothills in Governor’s Bay, New Zealand, recorded by Avery.
Facts You Heard:
Information on the history of clowns:
General History -
https://mckinleysclowncorner.com/history.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clown#Origin
History of Joseph Grimaldi -
http://www.historyofcircus.com/circus-origin/joseph-grimaldi/
History of Ronald McDonald -