Charlotte Verdick - My daddy told me

My father had a hundred life wisdoms. Some were worth gold, others completely absurd. But he was always there: to jump into the waves with, to eat frikandellen with cherries, or to place a shoulder-shake on the dance floor. Until I realized ... that might not be forever. My Daddy told me is a warm and funny cabaret performance about fathers, letting go, and holding on. About how you sometimes have to hang the garlands yourself. And above all: about love that remains, no matter how hard the waves hit. Charlotte brings the 100 life lessons of her father to life in stories that are simultaneously hilarious, recognizable, and moving. Sometimes bizarre, sometimes brilliant, but always spot on. She takes the audience along in absurd situations where you can only end up if you literally follow your father: from love advice to getting fired, from failed escapades to unexpected musical finds. The performance is carried by a unique musical concept by composer Flor Van Meensel and songwriter Robin Van den Plas. Together they create an intimate atmosphere in which theater and music flow into each other. The result is more than a concert, more than a monologue: a multidisciplinary trip full of humor, recognition, and emotion. Besides the laugh, there is also a deeper layer: Charlotte’s father lives with a muscle disease. While his physical strength decreases, his words grow in meaning. His advice and stories become a hold, for her and also for the audience. My Daddy told me is recognizable and personal, but speaks to everyone who ever received wise advice, no matter how absurd. A performance that moves, makes you laugh, and encourages reflection.