I’d rather dance alone Nick Livramento Silva

In I'd Rather Dance Alone, theatre maker and actor Nick Livramento Silva explores his fear of fatherhood and his difficulty in committing. He looks back on his childhood, in which he was raised by a single mother. He asks himself the question: Can I give my child what I never had?

This is the starting point of his performance. Nick explores how difficult it can be to build a strong bond with your child as a father, while also wanting to follow your own dreams.

In an honest and raw way, Nick tells the story of a father who struggles with his fears, responsibilities and ambition. The performance is not only about parenthood, but also about escaping from your problems, the pressure to be perfect and the search for a balance between work and private life.

I'd Rather Dance Alone is recognizable for anyone who comes from a divorced family, struggles with the pressure of parenthood or loses themselves in the search for intimacy and responsibility. An honest and personal performance about what it means to be a parent, to be human and not to lose yourself in life.