A NSW man who allegedly put a Surfers Paradise street performer in a headlock on Christmas Eve has been charged with numerous offences and will face court next month.

The 41-year-old man is thought to have attacked a street performer dressed as a cowboy, covered in metallic paint on Tuesday night before police apprehended and charged the man later in the night.

The incident was said to have occurred in the Cavill Mall at about 6.45pm.

It is not the first time this particular mime has been taunted by members of the public.

In January, it is believed the same performer was annoyed by a reveller until he punched the man in the face.

A police spokeswoman said the man in question was charged with common assault, public nuisance and wilful damage as well as four counts of obstruct police.

He is due to appear in Southport Magistrates Court on January 22, 2014.