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Wigs, Hair & Make Up Show Person - A Midsummer Night's Dreamexpired

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United Kingdom United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Mar. 15, 2025

Description:

Job Summary

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and talented WHAM Show Person to join our team for our upcoming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Dates: Monday 19 May - Wednesday 27 August 2025. £658 p/w. 46 hours average working week over 6 days.

Job Description
As a key team member supporting the WHAM Manager, you will work proactively toward establishing a first-class Wardrobe Department on the Production.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with the Costume & Wardrobe team, as well as Cast & Company, to help achieve an efficient and smoothly running backstage environment.

Job Requirements
Person Specification:

All candidates must have professional theatre experience

Essential

A keen eye for detail
A proven record in theatre/ live performance experience
Demonstrable experience with period wigs styling, care & maintenance
Experience working with Afro hair
Experience of hair cutting
Confident in taking initiative and working independently
Ability to work in a focused & organised manner
Ability to communicate clearly in written documents
Proven experience of working effectively with a wide variety of company members
Excellent communication skills
A positive attitude towards working with a large team.
A positive and solution-oriented attitude
Ability to work well within a large company, in a fast-paced environment.
Calm under pressure and resilient in meeting new challenges
Punctual and reliable

Job Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In consultation with the WHAM Manager, you will work to daily & weekly deadlines, supporting WHAM operations for performances.
Assisting in actioning the working jobs list as efficiently and effectively as possible
Maintaining Wigs to an excellent working standard including levels of care and cleanliness.
You should expect to act on emergency repairs and provide effective, efficient problem solving during the performance. You should keep the WHAM Manager informed regarding any issues that arise.
You should expect to communicate clearly and promptly, with other team members, the WHAM Manager and Stage Management, as appropriate, should wider issues arise especially during the half and performance.
You should expect to swiftly respond to such situations whilst maintaining a calm demeanour and making sure the usual tasks are disrupted as little as possible.

How to Apply
Please email [email protected] with your CV and covering letter about why you would like to be considered for the position. We also ask that you complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form either via this link or via our website.

Deadline for applications: Monday 31 March 2025, 12 noon.

Interviews will take place between: w/b Monday 31 March or Monday 7 April 2025

For more information or if you have any queries please visit our website or email [email protected]

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity. We encourage applicants from different backgrounds and different experiences.

Contact email: [email protected]

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Application Deadline: Mar. 31, 2025
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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