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Posted on: June 26, 2024

Description:

Job Summary

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is looking for a Head of Wigs, Hair and Make-Up to join the West End production playing at the Aldwych Theatre.

Job Description

The Head of Wigs, Hair & Make-Up is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of all wigs, hair & make-up and the smooth running of the wigs, hair & make-up department, including supervision of all Wigs, Hair & Make-Up (WHAM) staff. It is the Head of WHAM's responsibility to ensure the Designer's original specification and look of the production is maintained.

Job Requirements
Person Specification
The post-holder must have the following:

Extensive experience with styling and dressing wigs and hair for live performance/theatre.
Experience working with Afro and multi-textured hair.
Experience of hair cutting,
The ability to run a busy department.
The ability to adapt work in accordance with performance requirements.
The ability to work as part of a large team.
Good communication skills.
Desirable

Experience managing a team effectively.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of the planning, supervision and maintenance of all wigs, hair & make-up in the show for performances, press/marketing photography and press/marketing performances, ensuring the Designer's original specification and look of the production is maintained.
Manage, supervise and schedule members of the WHAM team including the WHAM Deputy and Wigs Assistants. To set and supervise the wig dressing plots undertaken by the WHAM staff.
Work collaboratively with other departments, particularly the Wardrobe department, to ensure the smooth running of the show.
To ensure all wigs are cleaned and dressed daily and in working order for each performance.
To perform the Head of WHAM plot for each performance.
To coordinate the supply of all equipment and consumables required to run the show within budget as approved by the Company/General Manager.

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Application Deadline: July 07, 2024
Job Duration: Open ended
Job/Audition Type: Full Time
Job Category: Creative/Artistic
Payment status: Paid
Job Location: United Kingdom,
London
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