Eswatini poet and performer Christian Maz is taking his celebrated One Man Show across the Atlantic, with the United States of America set to host the fourth edition of the production in what marks a major step in his ambition to take his artistry to the global stage.
The show is scheduled for December 5, 2026, in New York, with tickets priced at $30, approximately E483. Themed ‘Something with Gold,’ the upcoming performance is expected to bring Christian Maz’s distinctive blend of poetry, performance and storytelling to an international audience.
For Christian Maz, however, the New York show is about more than simply staging a performance outside Eswatini. It forms part of a broader vision to transform the One Man Show into a travelling artistic platform capable of reaching audiences in different parts of the world.
“For the 4th edition, we chose America because we are trying to travel globally with these shows until they become the greatest thing that has ever happened,” Christian Maz explained. His decision to take the production to America represents another chapter in the evolution of the One Man Show, which has continued to build a following through its previous editions. 
Rather than limiting the production to the local market, Christian Maz is now looking at different international destinations as potential stages for his work. The New York edition therefore becomes an important test of how a production rooted in Eswatini’s creative culture can connect with audiences thousands of kilometres away from home.
The poet’s ambitions extend beyond a single international performance. His comments suggest a long-term plan to establish the One Man Show as a recognisable production that can move from country to country while retaining its identity and growing its audience with every edition. At the heart of this journey, Christian Maz says, is the support he has received from EmaSwati living and studying outside the country.
He specifically acknowledged the role played by Eswatini students at universities in South Africa, saying their support had helped create momentum around his work. “EmaSwati in universities in South Africa did justice,” he said.
Christian Maz also pointed to the contribution of fellow Eswatini artists, whose involvement has helped shape the One Man Show. He emphasised that the production’s growth has not been an individual achievement despite the name ‘One Man Show’.
While he remains the central performer and creative force on stage, he credited other artists for their creative and moral support throughout the journey. This collaborative approach has allowed the production to develop within an artistic ecosystem where performers, creatives and audiences contribute to its growth.
