Count Arthur Strong: And It's Goodnight From Me!

Count Arthur Strong is coming to the York Barbican on Saturday 8 May 2027 with And It's Goodnight From Me!, the second part of his Farewell Tour of the World. It's billed as what might be his final goodbye, so if you've been meaning to catch him, this is likely the one.

For those who haven't come across him, the character is a bit of a time capsule: a show business legend, raconteur, after-dinner speaker, and all-round deluded doyen of light entertainment. He's the kind of act that feels like it belongs in a different era, and the whole joke is that he's completely convinced he's still at the top of his game. It's character comedy in the purest sense — he stays in role throughout, and the comedy comes from the gap between how he sees himself and how the rest of the room sees him.

If you're wondering what that actually looks like on stage, the reviews from the first part of the farewell tour give a good steer. One called it 'two hours of constant delight', and another described it as a 'masterclass in character comedy'. It's not a stand-up set in the usual sense; it's a full evening of him being himself, and the 'farewell' framing adds another layer to the whole thing.

Practical bits: the show is at the York Barbican on Paragon Street, YO10 4NT. If you're bringing younger ones, under 14s have to be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. And one odd little tip from the venue: they suggest bringing a hankie along for the show, so you might want to tuck one in your pocket just in case.