In I’d Rather Dance Alone, theatre-maker and actor Nick Livramento Silva delves into his personal struggles with fatherhood and commitment anxiety. From a profound reflection on his own childhood, raised by a single mother, he asks himself the question: Can I give my child what I never had myself? This enquiry becomes the starting point for the performance, in which he explores the difficulties of creating a healthy attachment as a father, while also trying to maintain his career as a performer.

With a raw, open approach, Silva tells the story of a father facing his fears, his responsibilities and his desire for success. The performance is not only about parenthood, but also about the universal theme of escapism, the pressure to always be perfect and the search for balance between personal and professional desires.

I’d Rather Dance Alone offers a sense of recognition and connection for people from divorced families, who struggle with the enormous pressures of parenthood and anyone who recognises themselves in the search for intimacy and the avoidance of responsibility. An honest and intimate reflection on what it means to be a parent, to be a human being, and not to lose yourself in the hectic pace of life.

“Nick Livramento Silva’s performance is an honest and intimate reflection on what it means to be a parent. A must-see for anyone who wonders in life: am I doing it right?” – Roos Geelhoed, marketer O. and Theater Zuidplein

“Nick brings his own blend of theatre, spoken word and music, telling the story of his fatherhood. I always love autobiographical stories, especially when told by such a good performer.” – Dé Elens, Programmer Theater Walhalla