Tynan
Corin Redgrave stars in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s one-man show based on the diaries of the witty and ruthless critic Kenneth Tynan. Written during the last 10 years of his life, they are almost painfully honest.
Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, from Oct 3 (0870 609 1110, www.rsc.org.uk)
Cloaca
Kevin Spacey, in his first season as artistic overseer at the venerable Old Vic, directs Hugh Bonneville and Neil Pearson in Maria Goos’s new play about four friends suffering crises in their personal lives.
Old Vic, SE1, from Sept 16 (0870 060 6628, www.oldvictheatre.com)
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Werther
Benoît Jacquot’s new production of Massenet’s most beautiful opera. The Argentinian tenor Marcelo Alvarez sings the title role; the other performers include Ruxandra Donose, Ludovic Tézier and Jonathan Veira.
Antonio Pappano conducts.
Royal Opera House, WC2, from Sept 20 (020 7304 4000, www.royalopera.org)
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Raphael: From Urbino to Rome
The first extensive exhibition in this country devoted to the paintings and drawings of the Renaissance artist will uncover his origins and trace the dramatic development of his style.
National Gallery, WC2, from Oct 20 (020 7747 2885, www.nationalgallery.org.uk)