Wardrobe Assistant/Dresser for York Theatre Royal - The Secret Garden: The Musical
York Theatre Royal
United Kingdom, Yorkshire
Posted on: Dec. 05, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
This is a fixed term contract from 26 Jan to 04 Apr. We are now preparing for our new Season of produced shows and seek an exceptional individual to join us as Wardrobe Assistant as we prepare for our new production, The Secret Garden - The Musical, directed by Tony Award-winner John Doyle.
Job Description
Main Duties
To construct costumes under the instruction of the Cutter, Deputy Wardrobe Supervisor, Head of Wardrobe or Designer
To prepare fabrics for use in construction
To prepare shoes, hats, and other costume items as instructed
To dye and break down costumes
To attend fittings and make notes as appropriate
To clean and maintain costumes during the run of a production to ensure high standards of presentation at all times
To maintain costumes during performance
To be the Dresser for the show during tech and throughout the run of performances
To set and strike costumes between the Theatre and other locations as required
Person Specification
Essential
A minimum of 2 years' experience of costume making in a producing theatre or equivalent
Good knowledge of garment construction both period and modern
Good organisational skills
The ability to use both industrial and domestic sewing machines
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the department
The ability to work accurately under pressure
The ability to meet deadlines
The ability to work evenings and weekends as required
A genuine interest in theatre and costume
Dressing experience
Desirable
An enhance DBS check
A full, clean driving licence
Knowledge of dyeing and breaking down techniques
Wig making or setting experience
Job Requirements
Terms and Conditions
This is a fixed term contract from 26 Jan to 04 Apr.
Average working week: 39 hours a week
The hourly rate of pay: £12.21 for hours worked
Overtime: time and a half for hours worked over 39 hours a week or more than 9 hours in a day. Double time for Sundays, Bank Holidays and work between midnight and 8am.
Wages will be paid monthly
Probationary period: 2 weeks
Holiday Entitlement: 28 days per year pro rata'd for hours worked
Notice Period Required: 2 weeks
The Theatre has a work based pension scheme
How to Apply
Please complete the online application or download and complete the Application Form and email it to [email protected].
We are unable to accept CVs so please do not attach your CV, references, or copies of educational certificates to your form. If there is insufficient room on the form in a particular section, you can simply attach an extra page and mark it clearly with your name and the job title, indicating the number of the relevant question. If you would like to talk to us about possible alternative methods of application, for example, a filmed or audio application please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Contact name: Administration
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Jan. 06, 2026
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Creative/Artistic
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
Yorkshire
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