Hans Teeuwen is a Dutch comedian, actor, writer, and singer. His work can be described as absurdist, apolitical and confrontational. In 1991, Teeuwen won the Dutch cabaret festival Cameretten together with Roland Smeenk.  Teeuwen developed five hugely successful one man shows. In 2005 Teeuwen announced the end of his theatre career – to resurface two years later with an English language show in British theatres and festivals. Although his work is typically devoid of politics, in real life Teeuwen has repeatedly and openly acted as a fervent supporter of free speech. His 2010 show, nominated for a Chortle Award, is called Smooth and Painful, and his TEDxAmsterdam contribution is based on that show, which until TEDxAmsterdam has not been played in the Netherlands.

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