Quentin Tarantino Play ‘The Popinjay Cavalier,’ Starring Sacha Baron Cohen, to Open on West End in March

Variety reports: 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.

The story is also being covered by The Guardian. The Guardian adds that the production marks the Hollywood director’s first play written for the stage, which he will also direct Sacha Baron Cohen will headline Quentin Tarantino’s play The Popinjay Cavalier when it premieres on the West End in London in March 2027.

This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Popinjay Cavalier, West End and Quentin Tarantino Play.

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Key details

Location

United Kingdom · Europe

Reported by

Variety and The Guardian

First reported

12 Oct 2026, 04:29 IST

Key names

Popinjay Cavalier, West End, Quentin Tarantino Play, Starring Sacha Baron Cohen

Section

World

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• VarietyQuentin Tarantino Play ‘The Popinjay Cavalier,’ Starring Sacha Baron Cohen, to Open on West End in March 12 Oct, 04:29
• The GuardianSacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino’s West End play The Popinjay Cavalier 12 Oct, 04:57

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