The Week’s guide to what’s worth seeing and reading

Last chance

Modigliani at Tate Modern, London SE1 (020-7887 8888). The Italian artist, who died in penury at 35, created instantly recognisable stylised portraits and nudes. This “beguiling” show ends on 2 April (Daily Telegraph).

Living with gods at the British Museum, London WC1 (020-7323 8181). Curated by Neil Macgregor, this “fascinating” exhibition uses objects, such as the 40,000-year-old Lion Man made from mammoth tusk, to tell the story of human belief (Times). Ends 8 April.

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Nina Raine’s thrilling play Consent, about the fragility of relationships and the nature of truth, transfers from the National to the West End. “A play of fierce moral intelligence” (Guardian). 18 May-11 August, Harold Pinter Theatre, London SW1 (0844-871 7622).

There’s an impressive line-up at this year’s Stratford Literary Festival. Novelist Rose Tremain talks about her memoir, while actor Greg Wise discusses his sister’s death from cancer. There are also workshops for both adults and children. 22-29 April, Stratford Artshouse and other venues (www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk).

Just out in paperback

Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts by Christopher de Hamel (Penguin £12.99). This “wonderful” book tells the stories of the finest medieval manuscripts, and manages it “with an enviable lightness of touch” (Sunday Times).