Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino West End play

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen will star in Quentin Tarantino's first stage play, titled The Popinjay Cavalier, which will open in London's West End. The Stage, The Guardian Theatre, and Variety all report that Tarantino wrote the production and will direct it himself. Variety described the show as a swashbuckling comedy. [2][3][4]

The play will premiere at the Phoenix Theatre in London, according to The Guardian Theatre and Variety. Previews will begin on February 23, 2027, with opening night set for March 18, 2027. Variety reported that the production is scheduled to run for three months, closing on June 13, 2027, with tickets going on sale on Monday. [3][4]

In addition to the West End announcement, The Hollywood Reporter said Baron Cohen appeared in London on Sunday with 300 fans dressed as his satirical character Ali G. The promotional event was arranged ahead of the release of his comedy film Ali G: Who Iz I?, which Amazon MGM Studios will release in theaters for one week starting October 23. Baron Cohen originated the character on the sketch comedy series Da Ali G Show, which debuted in the United Kingdom in 2000. [1]

Baron Cohen is an English actor, filmmaker, and comedian known for creating satirical characters such as Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev, Brüno Gehard, and Admiral General Haffaz Aladeen. He has earned two British Academy Television Awards, three Golden Globes, and nominations for three Academy Awards. Tarantino, who is 63 years old, is best known as the filmmaker behind Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, and Once Upon A Time in Hollywood. [3][6]