40-45, the Musical
40-45, the Musical

40-45, the Musical

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2025
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Rotterdam, just after the First World War: Dirk and Louis grow up as inseparable brothers in a warm family. But their lives change drastically after the bombing of Rotterdam: Louis joins the resistance, while Dirk chooses the German side. This poignant story shows the devastating impact of the Second World War on a family.

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30 members
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Soy Kroon

Louis Zegers

Soy Kroon
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Dorian Bindels

Dirk Zegers

Dorian Bindels
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Gaia Aikman

Leah Liebman

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Niniane Everaert

Marie de Jong

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Kees Boot

Emiel Zegers

Kees Boot
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Babette van Veen

Anna Zegers

Babette van Veen
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Sjoerd Pleijsier

Mr Leon

Sjoerd Pleijsier
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Noah Fontijn

Daan

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Paul Vaes

Albert de Weert/Ensemble

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Jeroen Phaff

Schultze/Ensemble

Jeroen Phaff
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Marleen Van Der Loo

Julia/Ensemble

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Martine de Jager

Gerda/Ensemble

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Jasper Kerkhof

Anton Mussert/Ensemble

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Sander van Voorst tot Voorst

Hermans/Ensemble

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David Schwarz

De Grauwe/Ensemble

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Thijs Snoek

Wolff/Ensemble

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Willemijn van Holt

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Kim Reizevoort

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Luuk Haaze

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Jeroen Sigterman

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Bram Acda

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Caitlin Hullegien

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Jelmer Engelaar

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Cira May Ras Leon

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Eva Berhitu

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Keije Schepers

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Lisa Meesters

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Daan van Dalen

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Thibault Gellinck

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Rheza Häger

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