Deputy Head of Wardrobe - To Kill a Mockingbird Leeds Playhouse & Tourexpired
Jonathan Church Theatre Productions
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
We are looking for a DEPUTY HEAD OF WARDROBE to be part of the wardrobe team at Leeds Playhouse from Tuesday 26th August 2025. You will be in Leeds throughout the Playhouse run and will go on to deliver the subsequent UK tour.
Job Description
To Kill A Mockingbird is a co-production between Leeds Playhouse and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions which will open at Leeds Playhouse and then continue on to a UK tour.
The Deputy Head of Wardrobe will be the Head Dresser on each performance, with track to be carried out to a high standard, and also supporting the local venue dressers to ensure the smooth running of wardrobe delivery within the show.
The post will be 2 separate contracts, one with Leeds Playhouse for the rehearsals and run at the Playhouse, the second with MOCKINGBIRD UK Tour Limited for the UK tour. We are looking for one person to fulfill both contracts.
Key Contract Dates:
26 August 2025 (fit up & final week of rehearsals)
1 September 2025 (Technical Rehearsals)
8 September 2025 (Preview 1)
12 September 2025 (Technical Freeze)
17 September 2025 (PRESS)
4 October 2025 (Close / get out)
6 October 2025 - 24 May 2026 (UK Tour), with the option to extend the contract for a minimum of 12 weeks to accommodate a West End run.
(further details in job pack on Leeds Playhouse website)
Job Requirements
Experience of working as Deputy Head of Wardrobe or Head Dresser on a UK Tour or regional rep production
Experience of styling and dressing for live performance / theatre
Good sewing skills
Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
Ability to troubleshoot
Ability to adapt work in accordance with performance and venue requirements
Ability to manage specialty cleaning of theatrical costumes and the repair/maintenance of costumes
Good communication & organization skills, with good level of empathy, integrity and confidentiality
A positive, can do attitude
Calm, confident, understanding & flexible
Positive approach to equity, diversity and inclusion, with willingness to train in & develop those areas
Job Responsibilities
Support the Head of Wardrobe with their duties and deputise for the Head of Wardrobe as required
To assist as required with the planning, supervision and maintenance of all costumes in the show for performances including all understudy costumes, press/marketing photography, press/marketing performances ensuring the Designer' original specification and look of the production is maintained
Assist with the supervision of local venue dressers and ensure they carry out their tracks efficiently and correctly to a high standard
To carry out the assigned dressing plot/track for each performance, and ensure pre-show and track details are kept up to date, both physical and digital formats
Acquire a familiarity with all plots/tracks within the wardrobe department so that you can train & cover local venue dressers as required.
Work collaboratively with the other departments, especially Wigs, Hair & Make-up department, to ensure the smooth running
How to Apply
To apply and view full job pack please visit: https://www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/job/to-kill-a-mockingbird-various-roles/
You will need to fill in an application form, diversity and monitoring form and email your CV to [email protected]
The deadline is 10am Friday 11 July 2025.
Application Deadline:
July 11, 2025
Job Duration:
One-time engagement
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Creative/Artistic
Payment status:
Paid
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