Sacha Baron Cohen will star as the title character in Quentin Tarantino’s new West End stage play, The Popinjay Cavalier, a swashbuckling comedy set in 1830s Europe slated to debut in spring 2027.

The piece describes The Popinjay Cavalier as a rambunctious comedy of deception and disguise, presented in Tarantino’s signature style and wit.

The production is part of a broader collaboration involving Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sonia Friedman Productions, with additional details like the venue to be announced later.

Tarantino has been developing the play for years; work began around January with an expected preparation period of about 1.5 to 2 years.

This stage project marks a potential milestone as Tarantino’s first major venture as a writer for the stage, following his film career.

Further high-profile casting is expected to be announced in the fall, with Cohen already the first widely reported name.

Sonia Friedman Productions and Sony Pictures Entertainment are producing the show, with talks suggesting the West End premiere could lead to a film adaptation if well received.

The collaboration is part of Friedman Productions’ slate of notable stage projects.

Tarantino is writing and developing the stage work, aiming for a spring 2027 start with venue and dates to be announced.

Friedman described Tarantino as theatre-literate, focused on delivering a top-tier audience experience.

Tarantino began developing the play in 2024 and completed the script before moving toward London production.

Original story details remain scarce, but the work is framed as a rambunctious homage to swashbuckling epics centered on deception and romance.