The Week on Stage, from Mike Bartlett’s Scandaltown and The 47th to Wolf Cub

The highs and lows of the week’s theatre

From L-R: ‘Wolf Cub’, ‘Scandaltown’ and ‘The 47th' (Robert Day/Marc Brenner)

This week’s theatre round-up features a Mike Bartlett double bill, as the playwright opens two new plays on the London stage. There’s also a one-woman show at Hampstead Theatre.

Check back next week for another cohort of productions, including Marys Seacole and Punchdrunk’s new immersive production The Burnt City.

The 47th – Old Vic ★★★★☆