 He returned to the Savoy Theatre in 1906 and played the principal comedian roles created by George Grossmith for the company's repertory seasons there and on tour with the company, until 1909.He never played a role in "Ruddigore", as that opera was not in the D'Oyly Carte repertory during his tenure.In 1907, "The Times" wrote, "As the Duke of Plaza-Toro, Mr. Workman surpasses both his predecessors".