In November 1895, Barrington returned to the Savoy as Pooh-Bah in another revival of "The Mikado". In March 1896 he created the role of Ludwig in Gilbert and Sullivan's last opera, "The Grand Duke". In his 1908 memoir, Barrington wrote of some difficulty in getting along with his co-star, Ilka Pálmay, who was cast in the role of Julia. As usual, the critics were pleased with Barrington, "on whom... falls the chief burden of the piece, is intensely funny as Ludwig, more especially in the absurd costume of the second act..." After another revival of "The Mikado", Barrington again left the Savoy.