Sacha Baron Cohen to Star in Quentin Tarantino's First Stage Play
Famous director Quentin Tarantino's first stage play, The Popinjay Cavalier, will star Sacha Baron Cohen in the lead role. The play will be staged in London.
In The Popinjay Cavalier, a comedy written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, Sacha Baron Cohen will take on the lead role, while the production will meet audiences at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End.
Plot and Details of the Play
Set in 1830s Europe, The Popinjay Cavalier follows the story of an actor named Rupert Sebastian Thomas Jr. The character to be portrayed by Cohen travels to Paris to perform at the Comédie-Française.
The Character's Adventure
During his journey to Paris, thoughtless remarks made about the French turn Rupert's trip into a dangerous and action-packed adventure.
Stage and Sense of Humor
Inspired by classic Hollywood swashbuckler adventure films, the production features deception, disguise, acrobatics, and sword fighting. Tarantino's unique humor is brought to the theater.
Performance Schedule
Previews of the production, which will be staged at the Phoenix Theatre, are set to begin on February 23, 2027. The official opening will take place on March 18.