Head of Wardrobe - A Thousand Splendid Suns, Smart Entertainment

Start Date: 25 January 2027
End Date: 12 June 2027 or 19 June 2027 TBC
Location: Birmingham Rep and Tour

Job Responsibilities:
To provide exclusive services to the production, attending full time throughout technical rehearsals and running weeks.
To work on a fast-paced show consisting of 11 cast members
To ensure the planning and maintenance of all costuming and the smooth running of the costume department.
To assist in the alteration of costumes during the technical rehearsal process
To organise the dry cleaning of costumes where necessary
To, with the help of local staff, wash and maintain all costume for the show
To organise and assist in the quick changes of multiple cast members
To maintain and update the wardrobe budget as and when required
To maintain all false facial hair for the cast (training provided if required)
To maintain accurate cue sheets and other relevant paperwork
To be aware of any understudy performances and any access performances, ensuring necessary adjustments are made.
To provide any and all other responsibilities required of the Head of Wardrobe

Key attributes:
Experience working as a Head of Wardrobe.
Experience working on a large-scale touring play or similar.
Excellent organisational, communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Proactive, takes initiative, good problem solving
Calm and confident in high pressure environments.