Sacha Baron Cohen to star in 'The Popinjay Cavalier' in the West End

The swashbuckling comedy, which is written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, is set in 1830s Europe and inspired by the writings of George Bruce, Ernst Vajda and Jesse Lasky Jr.

Summary

• Hollywood star Sacha Baron Cohen will lead Quentin Tarantino's first play in the West End
• The Popinjay Cavalier is written and directed by Quentin Tarantino
• Performances begin in February 2027

Sacha Baron Cohen in the title role of Quentin Tarantino's first play The Popinjay Cavalier, which will open at the Phoenix Theatre on 23 February, running through 13 June.

The swashbuckling comedy, which is also directed by Tarantino, is set in 1830s Europe and inspired by the writings of George Bruce, Ernst Vajda and Jesse Lasky Jr.

Tarantino said, “I’m keen with anticipation to give the West End a great night out.”

Cohen added, “Quentin called, I said yes before he even got to say his first ‘motherfxxxer’. When the best director in the world calls, you don’t ask questions, I am beyond delighted that we will be losing our West End virginity together, I have made him promise not to be gentle.”

The creative team also includes Scenic and Costume Design by Tom Pye, Lighting Design by Natasha Chivers, Sound Design by Ian Dickinson, Fight Direction by Philip d’Orleans, Action Co-ordination by Sam Lyon-Behan, and Music by Tim Phillips.

Full casting will be announced at a later date.

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