Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino's West End play
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen is set to star in a new West End play written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The production, titled The Popinjay Cavalier, is a comedy set in 1830s Europe and marks Tarantino's first foray into stage directing.
Why it matters
The collaboration between a high-profile Hollywood director and a renowned comedic actor is a significant cultural event for the London theater scene.
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Borat actor Sacha Baron Cohen will star in a new play in London's West End from Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino.
The Popinjay Cavalier, set in 1830s Europe, was announced earlier this year and is the first play to be written for stage by the US filmmaker, who is also set to direct.
Baron Cohen said he was "beyond delighted" to be working with Tarantino, saying: "When the best director in the world calls, you don't ask questions."
The director, best known for violent film classics Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, has said he is "keen with anticipation to give the West End a great night out".
The play is set to premiere in March next year, with tickets available from Monday.
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