Head of Wardrobe, Wigs, Hair and Make-up – The Party Girls

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

The Marlowe Theatre


  • Job Title: Head of Wardrobe, Wigs, Hair and Make-up – The Party Girls
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Tue, 24 Jun 2025

  • Location:

    UK-wide

Job Summary

The Marlowe Theatre is seeking an experienced professional to run the wardrobe, wigs, wigs and make-up department of its upcoming production of The Party Girls – a new play by Amy Rosenthal, directed by Richard Beecham.

Job Description

The Marlowe Theatre is seeking an experienced professional to run the wardrobe, wigs, wigs and make-up department of its upcoming production of https://marlowetheatre.com/shows/the-party-girls/ – The Party Girls – a new play by Amy Rosenthal, directed by Richard Beecham.

The Head of Wardrobe, Wigs, Hair & Make-up will work with the Company Stage Manager, Production Manager, alongside the rest of the technical team and the cast and creatives, to facilitate all wardrobe, wigs, hair and make-up requirements of The Party Girls tour, September-October 2025.

Find out more via the job description https://marlowetheatre.com/about/jobs/head-of-wardrobe-wigs-hair-make-up/

Please email your CV and cover letter to mailto:[email protected] – [email protected], with ‘The Party Girls Head of Wardrobe, Wigs, Hair & Make-up’ in the subject line.

£850 per week plus travel, subsistence and touring allowance.

Closing date: Tuesday 24 June 2025, 10am

Job Requirements

  • Extensive experience of theatrical wardrobe, wigs, hair and make-up work

  • Experience as a head or deputy head of department

  • Touring experience

  • Experience in scheduling and managing a department

  • Excellent knowledge of theatrical wardrobe, wigs, hair and make-up

  • Excellent sewing skills and working knowledge of theatre costume

  • Experience with cutting and styling hair and barbering

  • A calm and practical approach to technical troubleshooting

  • Knowledge of current applicable health and safety legislation

  • The ability to work well with others and to work calmly under pressure

  • Good communication and organisational skills

  • The ability to work under minimal supervision and to adapt work in accordance with performance requirements

  • The ability to handle confidential information with discretion

How to Apply

Email CV and covering letter

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