Theo Maassen
The netherlands - Cabaret/Dark comedy
'An artist among comedians'
Theodorus Wilhelmus (Theo ) Maassen is considered to be one of Hollands best stand-up comedians. Active since 1990, Maassen has hosted eight shows. His acts are often harsh and critical of modern society. His shows deal with his own youth and growing up in Eindhoven (the Netherlands), social inequality, death, religion,...
His jokes are often direct and harsh, causing his audience to both experience laughter and discomfort. He emphatically seeks out the limits of the passable. While this sometimes has led to problems (in 2000 he was fined for touching a women on stage who was late entering, while having an act about fingering), it also has ledd to him gaining a popular following in the Netherlands. For example his show 'Functioneel naakt (functionally naked) was seen by more than 1 million people, 'Met alle respect' (With all due respect) by 1.183.000.
He is also known for his acting career, his tv shows and for him being a defender of free speech. He is also infamous for stealing the Uefa cup from the stadium of football club PSV Eindhoven. The story was confessed by Maasen himself, live on television. This led to a few hours of community service.
His jokes are often direct and harsh, causing his audience to both experience laughter and discomfort. He emphatically seeks out the limits of the passable. While this sometimes has led to problems (in 2000 he was fined for touching a women on stage who was late entering, while having an act about fingering), it also has ledd to him gaining a popular following in the Netherlands. For example his show 'Functioneel naakt (functionally naked) was seen by more than 1 million people, 'Met alle respect' (With all due respect) by 1.183.000.
He is also known for his acting career, his tv shows and for him being a defender of free speech. He is also infamous for stealing the Uefa cup from the stadium of football club PSV Eindhoven. The story was confessed by Maasen himself, live on television. This led to a few hours of community service.
Cabaretshows:
- Bepaalde dingen (1993-1995)
- Neuk het systeem (1995-1996)
- Ruwe Pit (1997-1998)
- Functioneel naakt (2001-2002)
- Tegen beter weten in (2005-2006)
- Zonder pardon (2008-2009)
- Met alle respect (2011-2012)
- Einde oefening (2013)
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