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

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…

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.

Full list duties available in Job Description.