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Quentin Tarantino to write and direct West End play starring Sacha Baron Cohen
Quentin Tarantino is writing and directing The Popinjay Cavalier, a new play for London’s West End.
Sacha Baron Cohen, known for Borat and Bruno, will star.
The show is described as a comedy of deception and disguise inspired by swashbuckling stories.
Preview performances are scheduled to begin Feb.
23, ahead of an official opening on March 18.
This will be Tarantino’s West End debut as a writer and director, though he has acted on stage before.
The production is backed by Sony Pictures Entertainment and producer Sonia Friedman.
Tarantino’s move to the stage is expected to delay his next film, which he has said will be his final picture.
Quentin Tarantino will write and direct The Popinjay Cavalier, a play planned for London’s West End.
Sacha Baron Cohen will star in the production.
The play is described as a comedy of deception and disguise inspired by swashbuckling stage and screen epics.
Previews are scheduled to begin on Feb. 23, with the play officially opening on March 18.
Sony Pictures Entertainment and producer Sonia Friedman are producing the show.
- Who
- Quentin Tarantino will write and direct the play, and Sacha Baron Cohen will star.
- What
- The Popinjay Cavalier is described as a comedy of deception and disguise inspired by swashbuckling epics.
- When
- Previews are scheduled to begin on Feb. 23, before an official opening on March 18. The year is not stated.
- Where
- The West End in London.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I’m keen with anticipation to give the West End a great night out
When the best director in the world calls, you don’t ask questions.
Previews of The Popinjay Cavalier are scheduled to begin.
The play is scheduled to officially open.
- Play
- The Popinjay Cavalier
- Writer and director
- Quentin Tarantino
- Star
- Sacha Baron Cohen
- Previews
- Feb. 23
- Official opening
- March 18
- Producers
- Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sonia Friedman
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