Cowbois (play)

2023 play

Cowbois

Written by| Charlie Josephine
Date premiered| 14 October 2023
Place premiered| Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
Original language| English
Genre| Western

Cowbois is a play by Charlie Josephine.

## Production history

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The play was first presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company and made its world premiere at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon beginning previews on 14 October 2023 (with a press night on 24 October 2023) running until 18 November 2023. The play is co-directed by Charlie Josephine and Sean Holmes.[1][2] Following the success of the play, it was announced that it will transfer to the Royal Court Theatre, London from 11 January running until 10 February 2024.[3]

## Critical reception

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The Observer's Clare Brennan gave the play 3 out of 5 stars, writing that it was "atmospheric but slow-going".[2] The Guardian's Ryan Gilbey gave the play 4 out of 5 stars, praising the cast and the staging.[4] The Daily Telegraph's Holly Williams gave the play 4 out of 5 stars, writing that "Cowbois is at its best when it's unabashedly cheesy". Williams also praised the cast, particularly Lucy McCormick and LJ Parkinson.[5]

## References

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1. ^ "Latest Press Releases | Royal Shakespeare Company". rsc.org.uk. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
2. ^ a b Brennan, Clare (29 October 2023). "Cowbois review – playing with expectations in the wild west". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
3. ^ "RSC's Cowbois to transfer to the Royal Court Theatre | West End Theatre". westendtheatre.com. 15 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
4. ^ Gilbey, Ryan (25 October 2023). "Cowbois review – all guns blaze in wild queer western". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
5. ^ Williams, Holly (25 October 2023). "Cowbois: a queer Western at the RSC? It's a wild ride". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 26 November 2023.