A centuries-long staple originating from medieval Spain, the Cowboy tradition has typically pushed the male experience to the fore – shootouts, horse rearing, lingo associated with the form and the attire all things synonymous with the Cowboy way of life. Centuries down, the tradition immortalised within 20th century Westerns – black and white sustained Saloon backdropped scenes simmering with tensions and showdowns and dehydrated deserted tumbleweeded planes the foundations for the fight to dominance. Seldom however have we really seen the perspective of the female, queer gaze, something writer Charlie Josephine necessarily explores in Cowbois, a fresh, eye opening, nuanced take on the form.
Vinnie Heaven as Jack. Photo by Henri T © RSC
WhatsOnStage today announces that the 24thAnnual WhatsOnStage Awards will take place on Sunday 11 February 2024, at a West End theatre to be revealed very soon. As well as seeing the winners crowned across a range of categories, theatregoers will also enjoy a host of exclusive live performances from top stage talent. The event is co-produced with creative directors Alex Parker and Damian Sandys.