At the Talbot Theatre,
Whitchurch Leisure Centre
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Rachael McShane and the Cartographers
In recent years, Rachael has lent her voice to a new adaptation of The Transports alongside The Young’uns, Faustus, Nancy Kerr, Greg Russell and Matthew Crampton. The resulting album was a stunning showcase of Rachael's range as an artist, and is testament to her ability to breathe new life into old folk songs.
Friday 17th April 2026 at 8pm Granny's Attic
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original member of the
award-winning folk big band Bellowhead, touring with them extensively
and making a number of television appearances. The band recorded five
studio albums and, together, they won a staggering total of 8 BBC Folk
Awards. Away from her Bellowhead fame, Rachael is a much sought-after
performer and recording artist. She is leader of The
Cartographers, a band that features the exceptional talents of
guitarist Ian Stephenson (Kan, Baltic Crossing), and melodeon
player Julian Sutton (Kathryn Tickell, Sting). Their music is a powerful
blend of traditional folk and contemporary sounds, with Rachael's
stunning voice and instrumental skills leading the line. The
Cartographers have garnered a loyal following thanks to their impressive
live performances and critically acclaimed debut album, “When All Is
Still” (2018). 
With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are
going from strength to strength. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon,
anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis
Wood (violin, vocals) have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe
since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country,
with bookings everywhere from Cambridge Folk Festival to Cecil Sharp
House.