Following a record-breaking run at the Birmingham Hippodrome, this brand-new musical featuring the music of Steps is embarking on a UK Tour. In a friendly seaside town, colourful independent superstore Better Best Bargains faces closure - leading four tight-knit colleagues to make a 'now or never' pact to resolve their romantic workplace predicaments before it's too late. The musical - which has plenty of heart, humour, sparkle, and the occasional irreverent knowing wink - aims to be a fun slice of escapism; about seizing the moment and putting yourself on the line in the name of love. But more than anything, it's about friendship, the power of small communities, and how those around us can make us smile in tough times. The characters have their own love stories, but the biggest of all is the bond between them. REHEARSAL DATES Rehearsal WK 0 w/c 28 Jul 2025 Rehearsal working week (TBC) Rehearsal WK 1 w/c 4 Aug 2025 Central School of Speech & Drama Rehearsal WK 2 w/c 11 Aug 2025 Central School of Speech & Drama Rehearsal WK 3 w/c 18 Aug 2025 Central School of Speech & Drama PERFORMANCE DATES Overall Dates: 29th August 2025 - 17th May 2026 (TBC) First performing week w/c 29/08/2025 Last performance week w/c 11/05/2025 CREATIVE TEAM: Book by: Shaun Kitchener Director: Rachel Kavanaugh Choreographer: Matt Cole Musical Supervisor, Orchestrations and Arrangements: Matt Spencer-Smith Set Designer: Tom Rogers Costume Designer: Gabriella Slade Lighting Designer: Howard Hudson Sound Designer: Adam Fisher Experience working in a professional theatre wig department on touring productions. Motivating and directing as necessary Experience in wig-knotting and barbering 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 Familiarity with and adherence to current Health & Safety guidelines relevant to the production is essential, which may include working at height, using appropriate safety equipment and clothing and attending training as deemed necessary. Supporting the Production as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and direction of the Production Preparation and maintenance of all wigs, hairpieces, and equipment required, including checks prior to each performance Attending 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 Deputising for the head of department, as required. Please direct your application with a CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] using the reference H&N-WHAM DEPUTYJob Summary
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