Quentin Tarantino announces “swashbuckling epic” play ‘The Popinjay Cavalier’

NewsFilm News Quentin Tarantino announces “swashbuckling epic” play ‘The Popinjay Cavalier’ The production is coming to the West End in 2027 By Victoria Luxford 12th March 2026 Quentin Tarantino. CREDIT: Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images Quentin Tarantino has announced his first West End theatre production, a play called The Popinjay Cavalier, which will debut in 2027. The celebrated movie director has spoken before about his plans to write a play, and the first details have emerged of what audiences can expect. An official press release called it “a new swashbuckling stage comedy written and directed by Quentin Tarantino”, set in 1830s Europe. Advertisement The release also described the story as “a rambunctious comedy of deception and disguise inspired by the grand swashbuckling epics of stage and screen,” as well being “a sweeping celebration of theatre and its heightened romance, told with Tarantino’s signature style and unmistakable wit.” View this post on Instagram The Oscar winner has worked in theatre before, acting in 1998 Broadway production Wait Until Dark, although reviews of his performance were largely negative. In recent years, Tarantino has looked to creative outlets away from film. He has published two books, a 2021 novelisation of his film Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, and Cinema Speculation, discussing the films of the New Hollywood era of the ‘60s to ‘80s. Further details of The Popinjay Cavalier, such as cast or opening night, are yet to be revealed. An official website has launched with a link to sign up for more information and presales. Recommended Quentin Tarantino has recently been embroiled in a controversy surrounding his comments about actor Paul Dano, whom he called the “worst” actor in the Screen Actor’s Guild. He also said he didn’t “care for” actors Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard. Many Hollywood names came to the defence of Dano, while Lillard admitted the criticism “hurts”, and Tarantino’s former co-star George Clooney called the remarks “cruel”. Elsewhere, the director hit back at Rosanna Arquette, who criticised the filmmaker’s use of racial slurs in his movies. The pair worked together on 1994 hit Pulp Fiction, and in his reponse Tarantino accused the actor of a “lack of class”.. Related TopicsOnce Upon A Time In HollywoodQuentin Tarantino You May Also Like Advertisement TRENDING Kim Gordon – ‘Play Me’ review: the godmother of alt-rock fearlessly turns to beats Dive into I Promised The World’s crowd catharsis: “Don’t just stand there, it’s a hardcore show” Mandy, Indiana’s speaker-blowing noise-punk is here to galvanise The Kooks to play The Great Escape 20th anniversary show presented by NME The biggest video game concerts you can’t miss in 2026 Advertisement More Stories Film News Quentin Tarantino announces “swashbuckling epic” play ‘The Popinjay Cavalier’ Music News The Pussycat Dolls announce world comeback tour, share new single ‘Club Song’ Music News Kanye West ordered to pay $140K following Malibu mansion trial Music News Jack Osbourne welcomes baby girl named after his father Ozzy Film News Billie Eilish in talks for film acting debut in Sarah Polley’s adaptation of ‘The Bell Jar’ News Netflix’s latest splashy miniseries ‘Vladimir’ is struggling for viewers