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WHat's On
The Shed Theatre
MOTH Presents
The Ocelots (Ireland) w/ Emily Jane Pritchard.
Friday 6 February.
Doors 7:30pm.
Blood harmonies are the centre of Irish twins The Ocelots sound - imperfections of a voice breaking or a tempo shifting. Compelling indie-folk with open tuned guitar, clawhammer banjo and harmonica, the twin brothers blend absurdity, sincerity and hilarious stage banter into an array of literature-inspired musings.
Returning to Australia for their third tour, after runs in 2019 and 2020, The Ocelots are playing songs from their new album Everything, When Said Slowly, and appearing at Woodford Folk Festival (QLD), Port Fairy Folk Festival (VIC), Blue Mountains Music Festival (NSW), Nannup Music Festival (WA) and venue shows across the country from January to March 2026.
Support by local singer-songwriter Emily Jane Pritchard.
MURDER AT THE MANOR - MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
THURSDAY DECEMBER 11
Enter the village of Pokeingham-Softly-on-the-Wold in this classic murder mystery dinner experience. Meet crime writer Jonathon Mapletree and a cast of suspicious characters as you solve this quintessentially British mystery.
It is 1929 and this English Cotswold beauty spot is celebrating the life of elderly heiress Rose Stimper, who, in an act of philanthropy, has bequeathed the village a large sum of money and left instructions that the villagers must decide how best to spend it.
This will be a party like no other. Everyone has ideas on how to spend the money and the entire village turns out to attend Pokeingham Hall, which has been thrown open for the first time in many years to host the event.
But beware, all is not as it seems. There are dark forces at work…
Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner as you question the suspects, decipher the clues and work to crack the case. And remember where there’s a will, there’s a murder!
You are invited to dress in the style of the period as you work together to solve the mystery.
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BOOKING YOUR PLACE AT A TABLE:
You will be seated around tables of 10. If it is likely that friends will be coming along too, it is best to book all your places at the same time to ensure you are all on the same table.
Doors 6pm
Start 6.30pm
Finish 9.30pm
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Maddy May
Sunday February 22nd
Maddy May is an indie-folk singer-songwriter whose songs feel like heart-to-heart conversations. Maddy shares her raw honest lyrics and delicate melodies in a captivating way. On Sunday, February 22nd 2026, Maddy brings her live show to The Shed at The Pig & Whistle, Main Ridge. Expect acoustic-driven melodies, raw emotion and plenty of connection as she shares songs from her latest work and audience favourites.
Following their acclaimed 14-show “Brush with the Blues” tour of Australia in 2025, guitar legend Geoff Achison is joining forces with UK’s Tom Waters, the young rising star in the world of rhythm & blues, jazz, funk, blues, Latin and roots music, for another exhilarating autumn tour.
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Tom Water's Band ft Geoff Achison - Brush with the blues tour 2026
Friday February 27
8pm
AMBER LAWRENCE | COWGIRL TO ME TOUR
Friday March 27 - 8pm
Six-time Golden Guitar winner Amber Lawrence hits the road with her Cowgirl To Me Tour - a heartfelt, high-energy celebration of grit, freedom and modern country storytelling.
Fresh from the studio, this tour gives fans a first taste of brand-new songs from Amber’s soon-to-be-released album, alongside the hits that have made her one of Australia’s most loved country artists. With her signature blend of honesty, warmth and powerhouse vocals, Amber invites audiences into the stories behind the songs - from hard-won independence and resilience to the joy of chasing dreams on your own terms.
Expect a show that feels both intimate and uplifting, where classic crowd favourites sit comfortably beside new music that reflects where Amber is right now - confident, reflective and unapologetically herself. Backed by a tight acoustic band and her trademark storytelling, Cowgirl To Me is a night of connection, laughter and songs that linger long after the lights go down.
Whether you’ve followed Amber from the beginning or you’re discovering her music for the first time, the Cowgirl To Me Tour is an invitation to saddle up, sing along and celebrate!
ANDREW SWIFT | Supported by Clint Wilson
Sunday March 29 - 3pm
Andrew Swift is bringing his Lucky Stars Tour to the Pig & Whistle. Join Andrew for an afternoon of storytelling, humour, and the heartfelt reflection that Andrew is known for. Across both show formats, audiences can expect a journey through love, nostalgia and tales from the road. Whether you come for the volume or the vulnerability, these will be shows not to miss.With 4 x ARIA #1 albums and 3 x CMAA Golden GuitarAwards to his name – most recently Male Artist of the Year 2023. Accolades have come thick and fast for loveable troubadour, Andrew Swift, since his foray into Country music some years ago.A year after his appearance as a top ten finalist in the renowned Toyota Star Maker competition, his ARIA #1 debut album, ‘Call Out For The Cavalry’, cemented him as one of Australia’s most discerning storytellers and earned him a whopping 4 Golden Guitar nominations in 2019 – not bad for an upstart – from which he took home gongs for Alt Country Album of the Year and New Talent of the Year. Described as “... an Australian songwriting heavyweight - with a powerfully evocative voice to match” by Country Update, Swift is undoubtedly a force to reckoned with. Both a wayward vagabond and a sweetheart, his songs brood on gut-wrenching heartache and revel in limitless joy. He’s a master performer and one hell of a guy.
Meg Washington
Natural Beauty Tour
Thursday April 9th 2026, 8pm.
Meg Washington is a platinum-selling, award-winning, and genre-defying singer-songwriter who fluently weaves the worlds of jazz, pop, folk and musical theatre together.
At the heart of Meg’s latest album “GEM”, is this tour's namesake “Natural Beauty” - a concept that stemmed from challenging the role of an artist in society, and bringing her own world of truth and beauty to the surface.
“It took a long time to write. It’s the only piano song on the album, and is written as a sort of list of various complaints I have about being an artist inside a capitalistic world. I never imagined I would use ‘superannuation’ as a lyric, but the songs always find a way to startle me”.
On her Natural Beauty Tour, Meg brings her unforgettable show to an extensive list of some of Australia’s most beautiful and remote locations.
Solo, Meg’s shows are an intimate, captivating spell. Alone at the piano, the soaring melodies and lyrical poetry of her songwriting are laid bare, as Meg makes her way through a selection of songs from her impressive five-album catalog. Each night is truly unique, with a setlist often chosen according to the special, connected moment that is shared between artist and audience.
After reminding fans and media nationwide why they fell in love with his songs and antics on his widely successful Awake Is The New Sleep 20th Anniversary Tour, Ben Lee is back with a string of 40 regional dates in 2026. “Being out on the road just for the sake of it is what it’s all about” he says “anniversaries are nice, but the road is where it happens. Night after night, sweaty, a little chaotic, unpredictable. Hand to hand combat”. He winks. See you out on the road!