Dignitaries
President Martin "Zippo" Burton
President Martin "Zippo" Burton
Founded Zippo’s Circus in 1986. Zippos Circus has grown to be Britain’s most popular traditional tenting circus, having been voted many times as “Britain’s Favourite Circus” and also “Scotland’s Favourite Circus”. Since 2000 Zippos has featured famous Ringmaster Norman Barrett MBE and some of the finest circus acts from around the world. Martin has been the Honoray President since 2015.
President Ron Moody (Ronald Moodnick)- Laughing in Heaven
Most famously known as Fagin from the Movie Oliver. He remained President of Clowns International for many years.
(RIP 8 January 1924 – 11 June 2015)
Vice President Gerry "Scats" Cottle- Laughing in Heaven
Gerald Cottle was a British circus owner and the owner of the Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset. He presented the Moscow State Circus and Chinese State Circus in Britain, founded Gerry Cottle’s Circus, and co-founded The Circus of Horrors .
(7 April 1945 – 13 January 2021)
Vice President Bluey "Clown Bluey" Brattle
Click here Biography | Clown Bluey
Vice President Sir Kenneth Dodd - Laughing in Heaven
Sir Kenneth Arthur Dodd OBE was an English comedian, singer and occasional actor. He was described as “the last great music hall entertainer”, and was primarily known for his live stand-up performances. 8 November 1927 – 11 March 2018
Vice President Laszio "Mooky" Endresz
Bernard "Mr Woo" Moore - Laughing in Heaven
Vice President Christopher "L.O." Stone
