CRITICS’ CHOICES

WHAT TO SEE THIS WEEK

Film Western

Male camaraderie shades into edgy combat in this brilliant read on frontier conflicts from German writer-director Valeska Grisebach. A group of German builders cross into Bulgaria for a job, but their encroachment on a village spreads brewing antipathy every which way, while grizzled loner Meinhard tries to stick a foot in both camps. It’s a mesmerising psychological drama. Tim Robey 12A cert, 121 min

Theatre Quiz

Prolific young playwright James Graham’s account of the “coughing Major” scandal that beset Who Wants to be a Millionaire? in 2001 locks its constituent elements of audience interaction together to form a dazzling examination of the way our choices – and lives – are manipulated. Dominic Cavendish Noël Coward Theatre, London, WC2 (0844 482 5140), until June 16

Jazz Gregory Porter

American Grammy-winner Porter blends jazz with blues and soul, while his stage presence is warmly charismatic. Following a recent Nat King Cole tribute album, Porter’s live shows include both Cole covers and a selection of his own lovely songs. After Sheffield, his April tour will visit Bournemouth and London. Neil McCormick Sheffield City Hall (gregoryporter.com), tonight, and touring

Exhibitions Beatriz Milhazes: Rio Azul

Classic modernism meets tropical symbolism and riotous pattern in these exuberant geometric paintings, sculptures, installations and even a tapestry from the noted Brazilian artist, influenced by Bridget Riley and Georgia O’Keefe. Milhazes says the aim is to create “disturbing” visions. Mark Hudson White Cube Bermondsey, London SE1 (020 7930 5373), Weds-July 1