Dad has to play soon. His band is already waiting. The fans too. But why is his roadie suddenly calling him "Dad"? And where did his guitar go?
A musical monologue about getting lost in your head
In Dad Eric Corton plays a father slowly losing his grip on reality. He thinks he's on tour. What follows is a heartbreaking, witty, and at times painfully relatable account of dementia.
Based on true stories
The performance draws on the personal experiences of actor Eric Corton, writer Marc Veerkamp, and director Benno Hoogveld. All three lost loved ones to dementia. Eric also worked in elderly care. You'll hear all these stories in the film.
Free documentary in advance
At 7:30 PM you can see a free documentary about the production process before the performance Dad. A valuable addition to this impressive solo.
10 years of Solo Stories
Of Dad Solo Stories celebrates its anniversary. Known from previous performances such as Mom and Package With, they now bring a story that touches, grates and provides space for recognition.
