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Deputy Head of Wardrobe, ROYO

  •  UK-wide
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes November 14, 2025
  •  recruitment.lb@royo.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

ROYO & CURVE are looking for experienced Production staff for the 2026 UK & Ireland Tour of Legally Blonde The Musical.

Job Description

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.

PRODUCTION DATES:

Rehearsals in Leicester: 5th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

Tech Rehearsals: 2nd February 2026 - 6th February 2026

Curve Performances: 7th February 2026 - 21st February 2026

Tour Performances: 24th February 2026 - 2nd January 2027**

Weekly Dates and Venues on https://legallyblondeshow.com/

**Non Playing Weeks: 27th July 2026 - 20th September 2026 (8 Weeks)

CREATIVE TEAM:

Book by Heather Hach

Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe & Nell Benjamin

Director, Nikolai Foster

Job Requirements

  • Maintaining the Production as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and direction of the Production
  • Supporting the preparation and maintenance of all costumes and equipment required by your department, including checks prior to each performance
  • Learn and perform dressing cues; from simple to extensive plots
  • Performing costume maintenance and laundry duties including ironing
  • Attending all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs as required, including emergency calls in the event of equipment failure or other incident, particularly if there is a risk of the cancellation of a performance
  • Having an awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and making necessary adjustments, if any

Job Responsibilities

  • Experience in the Wardrobe department of a large-scale commercial touring theatre
  • Excellent hand and machine sewing skills
  • Self-motivated problem-solving attitude and calm work under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills and cross-departmental collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent punctuality and time management.

How to Apply

Please direct your application with a CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] using the reference LB-WARD.

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