BULAWAYO comedian General Lesley has revealed that he will stage a debut one-man show titled Afterlife on October 19 in Bulawayo.
Speaking to NewsDay Life & Style, General Lesley said he was preparing for his first major one-man show that will take place at the Bulawayo Theatre.
He said the event would be opened with a live musical show before the main comedy show took place. However, the list of artistes to curtain-raise is yet to be announced.
“It is my first ever one-man show and I have mixed feelings honestly. When I run through my lines, I get excited, but then, when I remember that it is the first and it has to really put me on the map, I really get nervous,” he said.
“Plus the pressure of heralding with a bang is too much. I desire a world that is full of love, unity and peace and that I bring that heavenly experience to earth and be human.”
Afterlife is a stand-up comedy production that delves into the universally shared reality that everyone is going to die and that the uncertainty of what is going to happen afterwards remains a mystery.
“By addressing these deep existential topics through comedy, Afterlife brings humour to the serious reflections about mortality, legacy and how we treat others,” he said.
“The light-hearted yet insightful approach will allow the audience to confront their own beliefs towards life and death while laughing at the absurdities of nature.”
Born Lesley Masuku, General Lesley (30) is a rising comedian from Emakhandeni, Bulawayo, who recently started his journey of being a comedian.
His first performance was on July 6 this year at the Bulawayo Theatre, where he opened the comedy night that was hosted by Major.
The general managed to stage six performances in July and August. He has also performed at The Really Live Shows hosted by D’Juni and at Funny Stories That Heal hosted by Frank Chirisa.
General Lesley indicated that the show is managed by the Young Artists Development School.