The Westerbork Serenade

The Westerbork Serenade (by David Natale) tells the true story of Jewish cabaret performers held by the Nazis in the Dutch transit camp of Westerbork.


From 1942-1944, some of Berlin's greatest stars performed at Westerbork, thereby delaying their transport to death camps. Based on interviews with survivors, David Natale portrays songs and vaudeville sketches that were actually staged in the camp revues.


The Westerbork Serenade is the title of an acerbic love song written by Dutch singing duo, Johnny and Jones, in 1944, just months before their deportation to Auschwitz.