Apprentice Costume Technician

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual to assist in delivering high quality support within the Costume department, whilst gaining knowledge and experience working in our Studio on in-house and touring productions.

Our Apprentice Technician will play a key part in bringing designs to life from page to stage for our Nottingham Playhouse productions, including main-stage productions, studio productions, co-productions, touring and Participation productions. They will help ensure the Costume department delivers the highest standards of support to enable the creative process, working closely with creative teams to achieve their vision to the highest artistic and technical standards.

This post will provide quality training leading to a nationally recognised Level 3 Creative Venue Technician Apprenticeship qualification. Nottingham Playhouse can provide unrivalled experience across all disciplines needed to work in a Costume studio and running wardrobe department in a fully producing theatre. As part of your training, you will also gain the ABTT Bronze Award which is recognised across the industry.

The role will suit someone interested in working in a fast paced running wardrobe environment and gaining skills and knowledge as part of the Costume team. You will be given the opportunity to develop these skills in a producing theatre, with 80% of your time working with our team of skilled professionals and 20% of your time spent on college learning and course work. We want to provide committed, enthusiastic and practically minded individuals with a vibrant start in technical theatre and live events.

This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 2 years.

We are holding a drop-in session on Saturday 14 June 2025 between 10am-2pm if you would like to speak to our friendly team about this role.