Deputy Wigs, Hair & Make Up Manager – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and talented Deputy Wigs, Hair and Makeup (WHAM) Manager to join our team for the run of our current production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Your main responsibility will be assisting in managing a first-class WHAM department for the Production. Dates: Wednesday 14 May – Saturday 30 August 2025.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• You should expect to regularly work a plot on the show including Principal cast members.
• You will support the HOD in the overall smooth running of the department for each performance.
• You will be required to familiarise yourself thoroughly with the existing technical & practical aspects of the Show, the design, and the working environment including health and safety aspects
• You should expect to become quickly familiar with the stock, hired or made wigs/ pieces/facials and repair any damage or wear & tear, as well as effectively managing the regular & daily cleaning, setting and maintenance.
• You will be supporting the WHAM HOD in managing hair & wigs calls.
• In liaison with CSM/Creative & the Costume/Sound teams, you should expect to respond in line with the HOD expectations to prepare, and problem solve for cut & covered shows following the established communications in the absence of the WHAM Manager.
• You will collaborate with the HOD to manage cast haircuts, barbering and personal care requirements as designed & established at the start of the production period. At the end of the run, post the final performance, you will help facilitate & book any ‘return to original hair’ or hair care appointments.
• You will strive to maintain a good working atmosphere and encourage a positive professional attitude, setting a good example in your relationships within your team, the cast and other company members.
• You may participate in creating and managing a weekly rota for the WHAM team to adequately staff both daily maintenance & shows, as well as any additional requirements for cast change tech & dress.
• This rota should be adhered to as much as possible and covering/dep’ing WHAM staff can be used to cover holiday or extended periods of leave for example. These should be agreed in advance as much as possible with the Costume HOD.
• You will support in organisation and maintenance of the WHAM Room’s equipment & kits in dressing rooms and backstage areas – in collaboration with the in -house Costume & Facilities teams as needed.
• You will support in stock control & managing supplies of appropriate chemicals, makeup & other relevant products, as well as sourcing replacements, on time and within an agreed budget.
• You will be actively involved in daily maintenance and wig care & styling, and supporting declaring any damage, issues and potential costs incurred to the WHAM HOD so that solutions and resolutions can be agreed upon from the Bridge Theatre
• Helping the theatre maintain good relationships with our Studios and suppliers.
• You will be expected to be aware and participate in the safe and appropriate use & storage of Chemicals & flammable products in line with COSHH regulations.
• You may be asked to participate in assisting with work related to offsite events such as photoshoots or marketing events.

Full list of duties available in Job Description.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

All candidates must have professional theatre experience, with specialist training & experience in Wigs, Hair & Makeup

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 show related written documents for future use
• 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

21/03/2025

Fixed Term, Full Time