Sacha Baron Cohen to Star in Quentin Tarantino's West End Debut 'The Popinjay Cavalier'
Sacha Baron Cohen is set to star in Quentin Tarantino's debut stage production, The Popinjay Cavalier, which will open in London’s West End in spring 2027. This comedy, enriched with themes of deception and transformation, takes place in 1830s Europe and draws inspiration from traditional swashbuckling tales. The production, produced by Sonia Friedman Productions in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, aims to showcase Tarantino’s unique humor. The renowned filmmaker previously announced his intention to create a play last year, with an estimated completion timeframe of 18 months to two years. The news was initially reported by Deadline.
Key facts
- Sacha Baron Cohen will star as the title character in The Popinjay Cavalier.
- The play is Quentin Tarantino's first stage work.
- It is scheduled for a West End venue in spring 2027; the venue has not been disclosed.
- The production is a swashbuckling comedy set in 1830s Europe.
- Sonia Friedman Productions and Sony Pictures Entertainment are producing.
- Sonia Friedman Productions' credits include Paddington: The Musical and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
- Tarantino said last year the play was written and would take a year and a half to two years of his life.
- Deadline reported the project in March 2026 and broke the casting news.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Sonia Friedman Productions
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Deadline
Locations
- West End
- London
- United Kingdom
- Europe