Quentin Tarantino Play ‘The Popinjay Cavalier,’ Starring Sacha Baron Cohen, to Open on West End in March
Quentin Tarantino’s first-ever stage play, “The Popinjay Cavalier” starring Sacha Baron Cohen, will open at London’s Phoenix Theatre in March. Written and directed by Tarantino, the play — described as a “swashbuckling comedy” — will hold previews from Feb. 23, with opening night set for March 18. It’s set to run for three months, closing […]
Sacha Baron Cohen will star in The Popinjay Cavalier, the first stage play written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. Set in 1830s Europe, the production is described as a rambunctious swashbuckling comedy of deception and disguise. The play is a co-production between Sonia Friedman Productions and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
According to Variety, the production will open at London's Phoenix Theatre, with previews beginning February 23 and opening night scheduled for March 18. Deadline reports that previews begin on February 23, while BBC News states the play will premiere in March. Variety further notes the play is set to run for three months.
Baron Cohen expressed that he was beyond delighted to work with Tarantino. The full cast for the production is planned to be announced at a later date.
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