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Cowpokes in a Bunkhouse is an absurd comedy play which explores the power of nature vs nurture between three unlikely acquaintances. Set in the Wild West of America, Judd, Buck and Kit must calm the herd of cows in the bunkhouse. One of them begins to tell an old folk tale of two brothers to soothe the cattle but it seems each of the cowpokes have their own version of the same story...

At Oblique Theatre we want to bring theatre back to its roots of storytelling in an inclusive and supporting environment. We pride ourselves in being an entirely female theatre company. We have always felt that we as young women restricted to certain roles: the friend, the love interest, the victim, etc. Which is why, with Cowpokes in a Bunkhouse, we have ensured regardless of presenting gender or age that the three main roles of the production are to be played by women; our play will allow people to look differently at acting possibilities for young women.