Carl Joshua Ncube goes ‘Undercover’….Again...Again and ummm..AGAIN!!

 

Not Once ...

Carl Joshua Ncube, self-proclaimed as ‘Zimbabwe’s Biggest Comedian ’ is clearly living up to the title. Both his shows on the 11^th and  12^th of April at the Alliance Française’s Old Mutual Theatre SOLD OUT leading to a third show due to Public demand. From what I hear, the third show on Saturday Sold out too within a crazy 6 hours! Leaving Carl reeling as he proudly announced he could close to literally see the $ signs floating above each member of his audience (I had already counted).

It is clear the funny man has acquired quite the loyal following as well as wooed the skeptics not only through his comic charm but most recently through his aptitude in cookery (Carl Can Cook) as well as an ‘Indigenous’ Entrepreneur and Brand Manager (Ncube Ncube & Ncube).



Nah-Ah not Twice Either...



 Not to be one to be left behind (by anything) I caught his offering on Friday night a little too late; seeing what sold out really meant as Patrons who had come in anticipation of that night’s show were turned away. A few of those whom had come a little after the starting time 1900hrs, using ‘African time’ (like I did with this post *shrug*) I presume were teeming at the entrance of the theatre which was already filled with both an anticipating audience and its laughter. 

In true Carl nature the theme bobbed between low budget sex-tapes (Stunner & Pokello of course), Maneta’s questionable levels of literacy, his first ‘Mugabe Joke’, Tendai Biti’s wallet, Bev’s bottle apparatus, the dashing and slightly ‘gwash’ Agent263 and of course a whole lot of rib splitting white people jokes!



But Thrice!



In the midst of it all I noted that Carl’s better half Nelsy; while not running up and about and holding the other side of the show had a moment or two to burst out in laughter at the crazy list of shenanigans Mr Nube pulled in his act.

My most favourite part was most DEFINITELY his Albert Nyathi impersonation in ‘Senzeni Na!’, I would pay more money to watch it again, again then again and a… I’ll stop there!!

The show ended with a question and answer segment that highlighted the intimacy of the show. It was then ‘Zimbabwe’s Biggest Comedian’ spoke intellectually and more personally on the direction of his brand, his Tour; including the ‘Presidents of Laughorica’ Show towards the end of April in Malawi), his take on Comedy versus national conservativeness as well as a risible reference to his late father a (strong influence and Inspirer).

Overall an awesome 2 hours spent (5 hours if you count my hair and make-up). If you are a bit upset about missing this particular installment of the ‘Carl Joshua Ncube: Undercover’ Show; never you fear! His last hoorah is in his hometown Bulawayo on the 26^th of April. I strongly suggest you get your tickets in advance though….like really! Finally if you still cannot make it there’s a little clip below that I’m sure will cheer you up! #TSKC