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

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and talented WHAM Assistant to join our team for our upcoming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. As a key team member supporting the WHAM Manager, you will work proactively toward establishing a first-class Wardrobe Department on the Production. Dates: Monday 19 May – Wednesday 27 August 2025.

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.
• You will participate in maintaining the integrity of the design after Press Night.
• In the event of there being Understudies for the show, it is expected that you will support in the processing and management of Understudy Wigs, Hair and Make-up as provided by the WHAM Manager.
• In the event of Understudies going onstage in performance or for an Understudy run, it is expected that you will participate in providing support & cover, which includes being familiar with Understudy WHAM & overall plot variations that will occur.
• Expect the unexpected – which could include an actor being late or ill, lines skipped during a performance and should work efficiently to accommodate these events wherever possible.
• A key aspect of this role is to establish good communications with the team, cast & company, helping to create an atmosphere which is professional and courteous, and ultimately helps solve problems promptly & efficiently.

Full list of duties available in Job Description.

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

24/03/2025

Fixed Term, Full Time