{
  "id": 13964024,
  "title": "Sacha Baron Cohen to Star in Quentin Tarantino’s First Play, ‘The Popinjay Cavalier’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/sacha-baron-cohen-to-star-in-quentin-tarantinos-first-play-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:20:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/theater/sacha-baron-cohen-quentin-tarantino-play-the-popinjay-cavalier-dates-tickets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sacha Baron Cohen is set to star in Quentin Tarantino's first play, titled \"The Popinjay Cavalier.\" Described as a \"rambunctious comedy of deception and disguise,\" the play is inspired by grand swashbuckling epics and is set in 1830s Europe. The play is scheduled to debut on March 18, 2027, at the Phoenix Theater in London's West End, with previews beginning on February 23. Tickets go on sale on Monday at 12pm BST.\n\nTarantino expressed excitement about bringing a \"great night out\" to the West End, while Cohen stated that he was \"beyond delighted\" to be a part of the production, joking that Tarantino had \"promised not to be gentle.\" Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Tom Rothman and Sonia Friedman commented on the honor of working with Tarantino, describing him as \"one of the great storytellers of our time.\"\n\nThe creative team behind the play includes Tom Pye for scenic and costume design, Natasha Chivers for lighting design, Ian Dickinson for sound design, Philip d’Orleans as fight director, Sam Lyon-Behan as action coordinator, Tim Phillips for music, Jim Carnahan as casting director, and Jack Bradfield as associate director.",
  "summary": "The \"swashbuckling comedy\" will premiere on the West End in March 2027 The post Sacha Baron Cohen to Star in Quentin Tarantino’s First Play, ‘The Popinjay Cavalier’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino's first play",
    "The Popinjay Cavalier set for March 18, 2027 debut",
    "Tickets on sale August 1 to September 7"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Quentin Tarantino’s West End Debut ‘The Popinjay Cavalier’ Sets Launch Date at Phoenix Theatre",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/quentin-tarantinos-west-end-debut-the-popinjay-cavalier-sets-launch",
        "published": "2026-10-12T08:24:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Consequence",
        "title": "Sacha Baron Cohen to Star in Quentin Tarantino’s Debut Stage Play The Popinjay Cavalier",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/sacha-baron-cohen-to-star-in-quentin-tarantinos-debut-stage-play-the",
        "published": "2026-10-12T14:37:07.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}