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.
[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] 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".