Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino’s West End play The Popinjay Cavalier
The production marks the Hollywood director’s first play written for the stage, which he will also direct
TL;DR
- Sacha Baron Cohen is set to star in Quentin Tarantino's debut play, "The Popinjay Cavalier."
- The play will premiere at the Phoenix theatre in London's West End on March 18, 2027.
- Quentin Tarantino will also direct the production, which he wrote.
- "The Popinjay Cavalier" is described as a "rambunctious comedy of deception and disguise" inspired by swashbuckling epics.
- Tickets go on sale on Monday, with prices starting at £25.
- This marks Tarantino's first work written for the stage.
- Cohen stated he accepted the role immediately after Tarantino's call.
- Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sonia Friedman Productions are producing the play.