Sacha Baron Cohen to make West End debut in Tarantino’s first play

• Oscar-winning filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is set to make his theatrical debut as both writer and director with a new West End play titled The Popinjay Cavalier.
• Actor Sacha Baron Cohen will take on the lead role in the show, marking a joint West End debut for both himself and Tarantino.
• Set in 1830s Europe, the production is billed as a rambunctious swashbuckling comedy of deception and disguise inspired by classic Hollywood epics.
• The play will run at London's Phoenix Theatre from 18 March 2027, with preview performances beginning on 23 February and booking currently scheduled until 13 June.
• Co-produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and Sony Pictures Entertainment, priority tickets release at 9am on 12 October ahead of general release at 12pm.

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Quentin Tarantino’s West End debut casts Sacha Baron Cohen in lead role