Royal Ballet and Opera
Job Summary
Job Description
We are seeking to recruit a Technician to join our Costume Revival Workroom Team to work across both Opera and Ballet.
The Royal Opera House Costume Revival Workroom team provides a costume fitting and alteration service to the Royal Ballet and the Royal Opera.The Costume Revival Workroom technicians carry out a range of activities required for the repair, alteration and making of items for revival, co-productions and hired productions to the highest standards. They work closely with guest artists, dancers, chorus, actors, and child performers.
Job Requirements
This role will suit a candidate who has strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working. You must be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in craft skills workrooms with a major producing theatre or venue, or comparable film/TV experience.
- Practical making experience and a good knowledge of costume fitting and alteration techniques.
- Some knowledge of traditional methods of construction, periods styles, and history of costumes an advantage.
- The ability to work unsupervised and show initiative in dealing with day-to-day problems, as well as a willingness to learn new skills and help train others.
- A Theatrical Costume and Design course qualification or a relevant apprenticeship qualification in a relevant craft skills area is desirable.
- A knowledge of standard opera and ballet repertoire an advantage.
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