Costume Supervisor

Theatre-Rites


  • Job Title: Costume Supervisor
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Wed, 04 Feb 2026

  • Location:

    London
    North West

Job Summary

Theatre-Rites is looking for a Costume Supervisor to work with Costume Designer Kinnetia Isidore on a new immersive dance and puppetry production created with Choreographer Gregory Maqoma.

Job Description

Return to the Forest is a co-production with Factory International, and co-commissioned by Sadler’s Wells.

The production has a cast of 5 (dancers and puppeteers) and will rehearse in London from 23 March 2026, opening in Manchester in May.

Key Dates:

Pre rehearsals: To participate in creative discussions and meetings as agreed with Kinnetia Isidore

Rehearsals: 6-week rehearsal period starts at Sadler’s Wells East on Mon 23rd March

Tech: Tech period starts Sun 3rd May

Opening performance: First performance is on Thu 7th May 6:30pm. The show will run in Manchester until Sun 10th May

There will be 2 performances on each performance day.

The fee is £1,500 plus travel, accommodation and expenses in Manchester.

It is anticipated the Costume Supervisor will be engaged to work between 5 to 8 days during rehearsals, 5 days for tech / opening show, plus 1 day for returns.

Job Requirements

Key Tasks:

o to work with Kinnetia Isidore and attend rehearsals at times to be agreed

o to supervise the costumes for cast of 5

o 5 days in Manchester for tech/dress and first performance

o hand over to SM for laundry/maintenance after the final dress

How to Apply

Please apply by submitting your CV and covering letter which should detail why you are interested in applying for this position, and send to [email protected].

In the subject line please write Costume Supervisor.

The deadline for receipt of applications by email is 10.00 on Wed 4 Feb 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide accommodation in London, so this position will suit someone who is either London-based or able to arrange accommodation independently.

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