Quentin Tarantino's The Popinjay Cavalier Sets West End Debut, Starring Sacha Baron Cohen

Plans have been officially confirmed for Oscar-winner Quentin Tarantino’s West End debut play, The Popinjay Cavalier.

Written and directed by Tarantino, the comedy will begin previews on February 23, ahead of an opening night on March 18 at the Phoenix Theatre in London. The play draws on the classic Hollywood swashbuckler genre, including the writings of George Bruce, Ernst Vajda, and Jesse Lasky Jr.

Sacha Baron Cohen will star in the title role. Further casting will be announced in due course.

The creative team includes scenic and costume designer Tom Pye, lighting designer Natasha Chivers, sound designer Ian Dickinson, fight director Philip d’Orleans, action coordinator Sam Lyon-Behan, composer Tim Phillips.

The Popinjay Cavalier is presented by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sonia Friedman Productions.

Baron Cohen will not appear March 30-April 4, April 21 and 28, and June 10-12.