Tineke Schouten has been called the 'queen of the characters and comedy'. For more than 25 years she has been the most successful cabaret artist in the Netherlands. The title of her show Brand new refers to her desire to come up with something completely new. That may refer to a few new characters and subjects, but fortunately Schouten still offers the formula she excels at: a colorful mix of sketch,
… revue, cabaret, conference and characters. Schouten's conferences as herself alternate with sketches in which she portrays hilarious types such as a Spanish flamenco singer, football coach Wilma van Haneklem and a majorette of the fanfare band. She also imitates well-known Dutch people such as Princess Máxima, Brigitte Kaandorp, Karin Bloemen and Marianne Weber. Brand new even offers space for a few more serious songs that are beautifully sung by Schouten. The excellent band appears to be multifunctional in music, dance and acting. Brand new is expertly crafted and very amusing! (SvdP)more
