Comedy show ‘Quintessentially Brit(ish)!’ on the Gold Coast
British comedian Daniel Holt brings Quintessentially Brit(ish)! to Mermaid Waters Hotel on 17 May — follow @thegcminute to win 2 tickets!
What’s Happening?
UK expat and rising comedy star Daniel Holt is heading to the Gold Coast for one night only with his hit show Quintessentially Brit(ish)! on Saturday, 17 May 2025 at Mermaid Waters Hotel. The show starts at 7:00pm, with doors opening at 6:30pm. After a sold-out tour across Australia, Holt now brings his hilarious take on life down under to Mermaid Waters.
Why It Matters
With sharp wit and brutally funny storytelling, Daniel shares what it's like to go from fruit-picking on a working holiday visa to becoming a permanent resident — and a Brisbane local. His sold-out run proves there’s huge demand for honest, clever, multicultural comedy. The Gold Coast gets a front-row seat next.
Local Impact
This one-night-only event adds a fresh spark to the Gold Coast’s entertainment calendar. From expats and backpackers to locals who just love a good laugh, Quintessentially Brit(ish)! offers something genuinely funny and refreshingly relatable — all in a cosy venue right in Mermaid Waters.
By the Numbers
40+ shows performed across Australia — mostly sold out.
Featured in Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Fringe, and Sunshine Coast Comedy Festival.
Winner of Crowd Control at Brisbane’s Good Chat Comedy Club (2023).
Zoom In
Daniel’s tales of Aussie slang, backpacker mishaps, and culture shock are comedy gold. “This Pom will leave you in stitches! With stories you won’t forget,” raves a tradie in the RSL pokies. Meanwhile, Farmer Bill from QLD calls him “The funniest fruit picker.”
Zoom Out
Whether you’re a Brit abroad or an Aussie with a soft spot for UK humour, this show hits the mark. Holt’s success shows Australia’s growing love for comedy that crosses borders and finds common ground through laughter.
What to Look For Next?
More regional dates are expected after the Gold Coast, but if past shows are anything to go by, tickets won’t last. This is your chance to catch the show before it sells out (again)!
🧳🎤 WIN A NIGHT OF LAUGHS!
We’re giving away 2 FREE TICKETS to see UK expat comedian Daniel Holt LIVE on the Gold Coast! 🇬🇧✨
His hit show Quintessentially Brit(ish)! comes to Mermaid Waters Hotel on Saturday, 17 May at 7pm — and it’s sold out nearly everywhere!
🔥 Expect cheeky stories, quick wit, and classic British humour with a true Aussie twist.
👉 To enter:
✅ Follow us on Instagram @thegcminute and like our Facebook page
✅ Tag a mate you’d bring along in the comments
✅ Share the post to spread the laughs
🎉 Winner drawn Wednesday, 15 May 2025. Don’t wait — this Pom’s on fire!