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New cast of *40-45, de Musical* makes Barneveld debut

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A new cast of *40-45, de Musical* premiered in Barneveld on 18 October, in a production about a family fractured by the Second World War.

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The new cast of *40-45, de Musical* made its debut at the Midden Nederland Hallen in Barneveld on Sunday 18 October, in a production about two brothers divided by the Second World War.

The cast includes René van Kooten as father Emiel and Susan Visser as mother Anna, alongside Joep Paddenburg, Ruben van Keer, Sanne Groenen, Esmée Dekker, Chris Tates and Dennis Willekens. A review published by Nieuws.nl praised the performances and described Van Kooten and Visser as especially compelling. [1]

The musical follows Rotterdam brothers Dirk and Louis, once close friends, whose paths diverge after war breaks out. Its staging uses moving seating, special effects and individual headphones with added sound effects, according to Nieuws.nl. [1]

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