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Wardrobe Assistant, ROYO

  •  London
  •  Â£40k-50k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes November 7, 2026
  •  recruitment@royo.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

ROYO are looking for experienced Production staff for the 2027 West End Run of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Job Description

Based on the much-loved story by Roald Dahl, the musical adaptation with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and book by David Grieg will undertake a limited run at the London Coliseum in 2027.

CREATIVE TEAM:
Book by David Grieg
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Direction by Nikolai Foster
Choreography by Ebony Molina
Musical Supervision by Stephen Brooker

PRODUCTION DATES:
Rehearsal Dates: w/c 26th April 2027 - w/c 17th May 2027
Get-In & Technical Rehearsals at London Coliseum: w/c 24th May 2027
Performance Dates at London Coliseum: 4th June 2027 - 18th September 2027

Job Requirements

The Wardrobe Assistant will support the wardrobe team for a first-class production with duties including but not limited to:

- Supporting the Production Wardrobe operations as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and direction of the Production.

- Preparation and maintenance of all costumes and equipment required, 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 production.

- 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 CHARLIE-WARDASSISTANT. The closing date for this role is 7th November at 5PM.

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