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Archive photograph, for illustration. Sacha Baron Cohen in 2024.

Sacha Baron Cohen set to star in Tarantino’s West End play

Archive photograph, for illustration. Sacha Baron Cohen in 2024. · 2024 · Raph_PH · CC BY 2.0
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The Popinjay Cavalier is planned for a March 2027 opening in London, with Tarantino also set to direct.

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Sacha Baron Cohen is set to star in *The Popinjay Cavalier*, a new West End play written by Quentin Tarantino, who is also expected to direct it. It will be the filmmaker’s first play written for the stage, BBC News reports. [1]

BBC News reports that the play, set in 1830s Europe, is due to open at London’s Phoenix Theatre on 18 March 2027, with tickets starting at £25. The BBC also reports that Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sonia Friedman Productions are set to co-produce it. [1]

Baron Cohen said he was “beyond delighted” to work with Tarantino, adding: “When the best director in the world calls, you don’t ask questions.” The full cast is expected to be announced later. [1]

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