Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino’s West End play The Popinjay Cavalier
Quentin Tarantino will make his stage directing debut with the play 'The Popinjay Cavalier,' starring Sacha Baron Cohen. The production is set to premiere in London's West End in March 2027.
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The collaboration between a high-profile film director and a major comedic actor marks a significant cultural event for the theater industry.
Director Quentin Tarantino and actor Sacha Baron Cohen, who will star in the film-maker’s stage debut, The Popinjay Cavalier, on the West End. Photograph: AP Director Quentin Tarantino and actor Sacha Baron Cohen, who will star in the film-maker’s stage debut, The Popinjay Cavalier, on the West End. Photograph: AP Stage 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
Prefer the Guardian on Google Sacha Baron Cohen will headline Quentin Tarantino’s play The Popinjay Cavalier when it premieres on the West End in London in March 2027.
The production marks the Hollywood director’s first work written for the stage – which he will also direct.
Premiering at the Phoenix theatre in London’s West End on 18 March 2027, tickets go on sale on Monday.
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