Quentin Tarantino’s First Stage Play Will Debut in London with Sacha Baron Cohen as Star
Sacha Baron Cohen stars in the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s comedy of deception and disguise, which begins previews Feb. 23 and opens March 18.
- Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sonia Friedman Productions announced Sunday that filmmaker Quentin Tarantino's first stage play, 'The Popinjay Cavalier,' starring Sacha Baron Cohen, will open in London's West End in March 2027.
- Set in 1830s Europe, the production is a 'rambunctious comedy of deception and disguise inspired by the grand swashbuckling epics of stage and screen.' Tarantino is writing and directing, marking his theatrical debut.
- The play begins previews Feb. 23, 2027, at the Phoenix Theatre, with opening night set for March 18. Tickets for the three-month run, closing June 13, go on sale at 9 a.m. BST on Monday, starting at £25.
- Making his professional stage debut, Baron Cohen said he was 'beyond delighted' to work with the director. Producers feel 'immensely fortunate' to develop the play, featuring scenic designer Tom Pye and a specialized creative team.
- Known for films including 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Inglourious Basterds,' Tarantino is shifting focus to theatre. Last summer he revealed the play was 'all written' and represents the next major project of his career.
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LONDON (AP) — The latest project from Quentin Tarantino is a swashbuckling stage comedy featuring “Borat” star Sacha Baron Cohen. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sonia Friedman Productions announced Sunday that the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s first stage play, “The Popinjay Cavalier,” will open in London’s West End in March. It’s set in 1830s Europe, and the producers...
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