Exhibition

James Hyman Fine Art gallery, 5 Saville Row, London: Beyond the Human Clay (5 May - 18 June)
Collections from leading British figurative artists - including Lucian Freud, Eduardo Paolozzi, Patrick Caulfield, Peter Doig and Glenys Johnson - to celebrate the 35th anniversary of R B Kitaj's 1976 exhibition for the Arts Council.

Photography

Millennium Court Arts Centre, William Street, Portadown, Northern Ireland: The Past is Another Country (6 May - 25 June)
Jackie Nickerson explores how homogeny has affected indigenous and local culture, with images of communities from across the world.

Film

Takashi Miike (dir), 13 Assassins (15; on general release)
An ultra-violent period martial arts film from the Japanese director, about a guerrilla uprising against a bloodthirsty feudal lord.

Theatre

Soho Theatre, 21 Dean Street, London: Theatre Uncut (8 May)
A collection of political short plays that explore the impact of Tory spending cuts on society.

Comedy

Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, London: Live at the Chapel (7 May)
Stewart Lee headlines the comedy bill, with support from Alex Horne, Nina Conti and newcomer Elis James.