EQUADOR, 36

VITAL STATISTICS

SINGLE for 18 months, no children.

CURRENT ROLE

BUBBLE and magic entertainer.

WOULD LIKE TO MEET

AN ACTIVE woman. She doesn’t have to be perfect, but ideally she’d be interested in personal growth — and have no children.

DATING PAST?

I’ve had a few long-term girlfriends and, many years ago, I used to date a lot.

However, these days I go through phases of celibacy by choice. now I value deeper connections.

PRE-DATE NERVES?

AS An entertainer I’m used to meeting new people, but I told myself to be on my best behaviour. I’ve never been on a blind date before, but decided to go with the flow. I’m open to seeing what happens next, romantically.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS?

I WAS slightly anxious because I was held up in north london traffic. As I arrived, I saw a beautiful woman in a long, flowing dress. She looked like a sparkling angel — I really wanted her to be my date. I was so glad I wore my smart purple suit.

debbie was immediately warm, welcoming and friendly. I was impressed by the match.

EASY TO TALK TO?

Debbie is quietly assertive. She rejected the first table we were shown to because it was out of the way, and I liked that about her. We did get seated at a much better table as a result.

We talked about our work as dancers and I offered to help debbie with choreography for an upcoming show. We touched on art, our careers and food preferences, too — I mostly have a plant-based diet.

EMBARRASSING MOMENTS? no, I wasn’t aware of any.

DID SPARKS FLY?

I Felt chemistry between us. I’m not sure whether we’d be romantic partners, and at this stage I’d rather take things slow.

We were the last people to leave the restaurant, though, and agreed to see each other again. I then organised a cab for debbie before getting a taxi myself.

We were going to eat our leftovers together on a Skype date, but unfortunately life got in the way as something came up for her.

WHAT DO YOU THINK SHE THOUGHT OF YOU?

I hope she thought that I was an interesting, creative and rather quirky gentleman.

We’ve been getting to know each other more over text, although it’s too soon to predict whether anything romantic will happen. It was a lovely experience and I’m happy to at least stay friends.

WOULD YOUR FRIENDS LIKE HER?

I’ve got a diverse social circle and so has debbie. I think she’s the kind of person everyone likes.

Interviews: SAMANTHA BRICK