The first staging of Quentin Tarantino's 'The Popinjay Cavalier' in the West End at the Phoenix Theatre has been announced.

Sacha Baron Cohen, the star of the production, said he was 'more than happy' to lose his 'West End virginity' to the renowned writer and director.

Quentin Tarantino's West End debut has a set date.

Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sonia Friedman Productions' Popinjay Cavalier opens at the Phoenix Theater on March 18, 2027, with previews beginning February 23 and bookings through June 13. Tickets go on sale Monday for £25 ($33).

Writer-director Tarantino said: "I'm excited to bring a great night to the West End."

Sacha Baron Cohen starring in Ali G: Who Iz I? , has landed the title role in his West End debut. She described her phone call with the writer: "Before he even said his first 'damn mother', I said yes. When the best director in the world calls, you don't ask questions. I'm so happy we're going to lose our West End virginity together. I promise him he won't be kind."

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Set in 1830s Europe, The Poppin' Cavalier is a "raucous and captivating comedy of deception inspired by the great epics of stage and screen."

The production company continued: "Poppinji Cavalier is an all-encompassing celebration of theatrics and intense romance, with Tarantino's signature style and undeniable wit, inspired by the classic Old Hollywood swashbuckler genre, including writings by Tarantino, George Bruce, Ernest Weida and Jesse Lasky Jr."

Also announced today are Tarantino's creative team additions: costume design by Tom Pye; With lighting design by Natasha Chivers. Sound design by Ian Dickinson. The fight director is Philippe d'Orleans. The action coordinator is Sam Lyon Bahan. Music by Tim Phillips. Cast by Jim Carnahan, CSA; and the assistant director is Jack Bradfield.

The full cast will be announced later.

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