Summary
We are looking for a Head of Wardrobe for the War Horse UK Tour on a 5 month Fixed Term Contract.
More Details
The National Theatre’s acclaimed production returns in an all-new UK tour. War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to the trenches of First World War France. Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.
Starting on 7th July 2025 in Birmingham until 9th November 2025. Some handover will be required during the run in Bristol (June). Calls will be confirmed closer to the time and these calls will be paid the salary pro-rata for any hours worked.
Fixed term contract dates are dependent on production and production schedule (dates subject to change and subject to the Producer’s right to give not less than two weeks’ notice of closure of the Production).
Key Dates
- Day time rehearsals during the run in Bristol (June 2025)
- Full company rehearsals in London w/c 23rd and 20th June 2025
- Tech 8th/9th July 2025 (Birmingham, Alexandra)
- First performance 10th July 2025 (Birmingham, Alexandra)
- Final performance 8th November 2025 (Norwich, Theatre Royal)
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Extensive experience of maintenance wardrobe work and dressing actors on productions of different scale and type. Previous touring experience at a similar scale is essential.
- Experience in scheduling and managing a large department.
- Excellent sewing skills and working knowledge of theatre costume.
- Flexible and self-motivated with the ability to work well with actors, and other theatre staff.
- A calm and practical approach to technical troubleshooting.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
To apply, please follow: https://jobs.nationaltheatre.org.uk/job/head-of-wardrobe-war-horse-1
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 28th April 2025 at 09:00am.
Organisation
National Theatre
Weekly Rate
984
Closing Date
28/04/2025
Contract Type
Fixed Term, Full Time
Job Type
Backstage & Technical
