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Mike Nadajewski in 'All the Cows Are Dead.' iPhoto caption: Mike Nadajewski in 'All the Cows Are Dead.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: Two critics compare reactions to TIFT’s new musical All the Cows Are Dead

Liam wrote about observing the production's rehearsal process. Shivani viewed the musical without any insider knowledge. On the way home from seeing the show in Barrie, they discuss.

By Liam Donovan, , Shivani Nathoo / Jan 30, 2026
iPhoto caption: Athena So, Mike Nadajewski, Taylor Garwood, and Ben Page in rehearsal for 'All the Cows Are Dead.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.

What I discovered at rehearsals for TIFT’s world premiere musical All the Cows Are Dead

I’m sure most new musicals have interesting rehearsal processes — but it helped my excitement level that All the Cows Are Dead is a site-specific, existential two-hander from one of Ontario’s most risk-taking companies. There'll also be countless balloons.

By Liam Donovan / Jan 18, 2026