8 “We’ve been able to bring some of the biggest Australian and international names in comedy to the Coast, and in 2024 we have 37 acts already locked in with plenty more to be revealed so stay tuned for more!” The 2023 Festival drew over 10,000 comedy fans to HOTA, with 2024 set to attract even bigger crowds at the Gold Coast’s arts and culture hub. Early release of the festival program outlines a killer line up, with more shows to drop. Kicking off the festival antics is crowd-favourite, the GC Laughs Comedy Gala on Friday 15 March. Set to showcase a ‘chocolate box’ of surprise acts to delight audiences and provide a taste of what’s to come during the festival line-up. Festival highlights include the return of radio legend Tommy Little, with his eponymous show Tommy Has a Small Deck. Tommy’s razor-sharp wit, wild stories and infectious energy are guaranteed to deliver an hour that will leave you in stitches. Saturday 16 March will see awardwinning comedian Geraldine Hickey, TV personality and funny-man Dave Hughes making a GC Laughs comeback with his brand-new show Fully Furnished, He Huang and Heath Franklin(aka. Chopper) also take to the stage. Everyone’s favourite online ‘mum’ Mel Buttle will make her festival debut, as part of a national tour for her show called Not Here to Put Socks on Centipedes, where she promises to let loose on life and all its awkward moments. Network 10’s The Project co-host Sam Taunton is bringing his show How to Tie a Tie. Brace yourself – it’s literally about why he couldn’t tie a tie, and how if he did ever wear one, he looks like a teenager on his way to court. Ray O’Leary, best known for his plain yet iconic grey suit and deadpan humour, will leave you in stitches with his show Your Laughter Is Only Making Me Stronger. A star on the up-and-coming Australian version of TV show, The Office, Felicity Ward is on home turf for the first time in five years with an hour-long show, I’m Exhausting! Hailing all the way from Scotland, Fern Brady is back in Australia to showcase a brand-new show, I Gave You Milk to Drink on Thursday 21 March. With a stacked calendar of events by the best in comedy and more to be announced, the GC Laughs Festival 2024 will have audiences in stitches as it delivers a healthy dose of kneeslapping hysterics set to have you giggling for nights on end. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased www.gclaughs.com.au or via the HOTA Box Office – (07) 5588 4000. For more information, visit www.gclaughs.com.au GC Laughs Festival cont. H Lawn Mowing H Gutter Cleaning H Rubbish Removal H General Maintenance H Irrigation Installation H New Lawn Laying H Yard Clean Ups H Tree Removal H Weed Control H Fertilizing H Pruning FREE, FIXED NO OBLIGATION QUOTES Need it done? Jim’s the one! 131 546 INSURANCE COVER Satisfaction Guaranteed! T E L E P H O N E H Lawn Mowing H Gutter Cleaning H Rubbish Removal H General Maintenance H Irrigation Installation New Lawn Laying H Yard Clean Ups H Tree Removal H Weed Control H Fertilizing H Pruning TransitCare is one of Australia’s largest and most experienced Community Transport Providers. We assist seniors, people with disabilities and the socially isolated to travel to their appointments and social activities. Our services include Community Transport, Social Support and Residential Aged Care (RAC) Transport to enable people to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities. We are a pre-booked and door-to-door service and our friendly, caring drivers collect clients from home and take them to wherever they need to go. People need to be registered with TransitCare as clients before they can access transport or social support programmes. Bookings should be made at least two days before transport is required. Please call our Contact Centre on (07) 3422 7900 between 7.30 am and 5.00 pm for all bookings and enquiries. TRANSITCARE IS NOW OFFERING SERVICES TO OUR GOLD COAST COMMUNITY Come Along for the Ride! Email: intake@transitcare.com.au www.transitcare.com.au Scan here for further information
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