Count Arthur Strong - And It's Goodnight from Me!

Count Arthur Strong is playing The Stables on Friday 14 May 2027, with his one-person show And It's Goodnight from Me! taking place in the Jim Marshall Auditorium. If you've never come across him, Arthur Strong is the creation of comedian Steve Delaney, and he's been a fixture of stage, radio and television since the mid-2000s. He's had his own BBC Radio 4 show, a BBC 2 sitcom and plenty of live tours over the years.

The character is a former music hall entertainer, and the whole thing is built around his delusions of grandeur in the world of showbiz and variety. He's a warming flashback to the golden age of the music hall performer, and he takes the stage with misplaced confidence and a penchant for the odd malapropism. It's character comedy in the truest sense: Delaney stays in the role throughout, and the laughs come from Arthur's unwavering belief that he's a far bigger star than he actually is.

This particular show is billed as the second part of his Farewell Tour of the World, in which he performs one last time and says what he calls possibly his final goodbye to whoever is listening. It's a funny premise for a character who's spent his career clinging to the spotlight, and it fits right in with the way he operates. Reviewers of his previous farewell tour called it 'two hours of constant delight' and 'a masterclass in character comedy', so it's a good idea to go in knowing what you're getting into. The note accompanying the show even advises the audience to bring a hankie, as you might get emotional.

It's a one-man show, so it's just Arthur on stage for the whole thing. The performance starts at 8:00pm, and tickets are £29 including the booking fee. The venue is The Jim Marshall Auditorium at The Stables in Wavendon, just outside Milton Keynes.