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Deputy Head of Wardrobe - West End, Short Street Productions Ltd

  •  London
  •  Â£50k+
  •  Full time
  •  Closes May 2, 2025
  •  Anna
  •  recruitment@shortstreet.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

Tina Turner Musical Limited are looking for a Deputy Head of Wardrobe to join the production at the Aldwych Theatre.

Job Description

The Deputy Head of Wardrobe is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of all costumes, and assisting the Head of Wardrobe. The designer's original specification and look of the production must be maintained.

Outline of Terms and Conditions

TITLE OF POST: Deputy Head of Wardrobe

START DATE: Monday 26th May 2025 - 12 Month Contract

SHOW SCHEDULE: 8 performances Monday-Saturday performances (Sunday rest day).

Ad hoc rehearsal and press/marketing calls.

PAY: £971.09 per week.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 3 months

NOTICE PERIOD: Without notice during probationary period, not less than two weeks' notice from the Producer once probation is completed.

Job Requirements

Person Specification
The post-holder must have the following:

  • Extensive experience with styling and dressing for live performance/theatre
  • Strong sewing skills
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong team player capable of supporting team members in solving problems and teaching skills
  • The ability to adapt work in accordance with performance requirements
  • The ability to manage speciality cleaning of theatrical costumes and the repair/maintenance of costumes
  • Strong organisation and administrative skills


Smoking Policy Please note that the usual place of work, Aldwych Theatre, is a no-smoking building.

Alcohol Policy All staff are expected to remain alcohol free during working hours and take personal responsibility for presenting themselves in a fit state for work i.e. alcohol free.

Job Responsibilities

  • Deputising for the Head of Department in the management, supervision and scheduling of members of the Wardrobe department in the Head of Wardrobe's absence;
  • Working collaboratively as a department with other technical departments, stage management, the acting company, and resident creative team members to ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show;
  • Ensuring all costumes are cleaned and ready for each performance;
  • Coordinating the supply of all equipment and consumables required to run the show within budget as approved by the Company/General Manager. Keeping the petty cash documentation up to date;
  • Compiling and keeping updated department cue sheets and other relevant show paperwork including the wardrobe show running bible (including photo references);
  • Liaising with the Company Manager/creative team regarding daily cast changes and preparing the costume changes accordingly;

For full description, see our website.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role, together with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to [email protected] by 10am Friday 2nd May (quoting TINA London Deputy Wardrobe in the subject line).

We are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion across all departments and recognise that relevant skills and experience may come from a non-theatre work setting or home context. Flexible working practices will be considered.

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