M. Ward’s love affair with Australia continues. After a sweet run of intimate Melbourne shows in early 2025, our favourite whisper soft ‘n’ smoky songwriter and guitarist **M. Ward** returns to Australia in March with his band, The Undertakers for a special East Coast tour taking the music from metro bars to the regions.  
   
Renowned for leaving his audiences spellbound, M.Ward’s warm vocals, intricate guitar work and atmospheric songwriting light up rooms, reaffirming his status as one of the most quietly influential artists of his generation. Best known for his celebrated solo albums, his work with Zooey Deschanel as She & Him, and his role in the acclaimed supergroup Monsters of Folk, Ward continues to captivate fans around the world.  
   
Joined by The Undertakers, Ward will bring a fuller, richer and more expansive live experience to Australian stages — weaving his signature folk-blues storytelling through the band’s dynamic accompaniment. The result: an excellent chance to hear these songs in their most powerful form, in intimate venues along the East Coast.  
  
  
We look forward to welcoming you to the Theatre Royal.  
  
**Bar** open from **4pm**  
  
**Kitchen** opens from **5pm** - [**menu**](https://www.theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au/pizza) (we offer a delicious, fast-paced pizza menu with plenty of indoor/outdoor seating available)  
  
All shows have a small amount of unallocated balcony seating, but are set up as standing room and general admission, unless specifically promoted as a “fully seated show”.  
  
Make sure to visit our **Beer Garden** (open in the warmer months).  
  
Please note that trains to Melbourne / Kyneton / Bendigo etc usually run post event.  Check the [Vline schedule](https://www.vline.com.au/getattachment/50979d5d-2b0a-4155-bb32-8017552e5794/Bendigo-Melbourne-(Heat-timetable-36)) for specific show date

M. Ward & The Undertakers

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M. Ward & The Undertakers (Usa)