Eastenders star Shaun Williamson, best known for his ill-fated character Barry in the BBC show, will return to Southend's Chinnerys bar for a karaoke night.

The star is set to host "Barrioke" which will see punters at the bar, on Marine Parade, join the actor on stage for a night of karaoke singalongs and comedy.

The actor made his Chinnerys debut in September, in a sold-out show. He hopes his return to the seafront bar will prove just as popular.

Shaun said: "It's going to be mega.

"We had a brilliant time last time and it's going to be exactly the same again."

Tickets are currently on sale for the Barrioke show, which will take place on Friday, April 26, from 7.30pm.

The 58-year-old played Barry Evans in Eastenders, who was famously pushed off a cliff by wife Janine Butcher and died in January 2004.

He also appeared as "Barry from Eastenders" in Ricky Gervais' comedy Extras from 2005 to 2007.

An event spokesman said: "Shaun hosts the event with his usual trademark warmth and teasing banter, accompanying participants on stage, creating a riotous, joyous moment that people will never forget.

"This is the ultimate Insta moment, something people will talk about and want to be part of."

To purchase tickets, visit the See Tickets website: seetickets.com/tour/barrioke