Quentin Tarantino is coming to the London stage with his first play, The Popinjay Cavalier
The Popinjay Cavalier, the first stage play written by renowned film director Quentin Tarantino, will meet audiences in London in March, starring Sacha Baron Cohen.
Following his unforgettable marks left in cinema history, Quentin Tarantino is stepping into theater for the first time with a comedy play titled The Popinjay Cavalier. Headlined by Sacha Baron Cohen, the production will be staged in the heart of London in March.
First Theater Experience
Quentin Tarantino, ranking among the most important directors in cinema history, has rolled up his sleeves for theater stages for the first time after movie theaters.
Realized in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sonia Friedman Productions, the project holds the distinction of being the Oscar-winning filmmaker's first play.
To Be Staged in London
The stage comedy titled The Popinjay Cavalier, in which Sacha Baron Cohen—known for characters like Borat and Ali G—will experience his first theater role, will meet audiences in London's West End in March.
The play, whose previews will begin on February 23, will have its premiere on March 18 at the Phoenix Theatre in London.
Plot and Details of the Play
Set in 1830s Europe, the production is described as a fast-paced and entertaining comedy built on deception and disguise, inspired by the grandiose sword-and-shield epics of the stage and silver screen.
Sacha Baron Cohen's Statement
Stepping onto a theater stage for the first time in his life, Sacha Baron Cohen stated regarding this exciting experience: "When the world's greatest director looks for you, you don't ask questions."
Tarantino's Recent Projects
Signing cinema classics such as Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, and Inglourious Basterds, Tarantino had not directed a feature film since his movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019.
The famous director most recently penned the screenplay for the film The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth, directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt, which was scheduled for release in November.