Deputy Head of Wigs & Make-Up – SIX UK & International Tour

Summary

The hugely successful, long-running UK Tour of smash-hit musical SIX is looking for a fixed term Deputy Head of Wigs & Make-Up to join the company from 12th May – 27th July 2025 (plus selected learning dates in early April).

More Details

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of our touring Head of Wigs & Make Up, along with the remotely based creative team to dress and style our Queens in their wigs, hairpieces and crowns for each performance, as well as maintaining all wigs and hair pieces on a day-to-day basis and providing the cast and band with guidance and advice on their make-up. They will also be expected to cover the Head of Department during periods of absence.

Candidates must be prepared to undertake physically demanding tasks, have great attention to detail with a can-do attitude and the ability to remain calm in fast paced situations. SIX uses a mix of full wigs, hair pieces and the performer’s natural hair so confidence working with all types of hair is essential. They will have previous experience within the wig department of a theatrical production.

Desirable experience includes: previous experience on a touring production

Please note this is a full time, exclusive role at UK venues only.

Salary: £900 per week plus touring allowance

Benefits include enrolment in our employee assistance program (EAP), access to company rate tickets and regular access to physiotherapy.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

We are a company that offers a work culture that nurtures and encourages personal and professional development. We encourage diversity and inclusion across all our shows and particularly encourage those of the global majority to apply.

To apply, or for further information, please send a CV and 1 page covering letter to recruitment@kennywax.com

Closing Date: Monday 6th January 2025

Organisation

Kenny Wax Productions

Weekly Rate

900 per week plus touring allowance

Closing Date

06/01/2025

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Job Type

Backstage & Technical

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