Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair and Make Up

ROYO


  • Job Title: Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair and Make Up
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025

  • Location:

    East Midlands
    London

Job Summary

ROYO are looking for experienced Production staff for the 2026 Curve and London Coliseum Run of Kinky Boots the Musical.

Job Description

This joy-filled sensation, based on a true story and hit movie, features Tony and Grammy winning music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a hilarious and life-affirming book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and is directed by Nikolai Foster (Grease and The Wizard of Oz).

PRODUCTION DATES:

Rehearsal Dates: 9th February – 22nd February 2026 (Curve, Leicester – Monday to Saturday)

Get-In & Technical Rehearsals at Curve, Leicester: W/C 23rd February 2026

Performance Dates at Curve, Leicester: W/C 2nd March 2026

Get-In & Technical Rehearsals at London Coliseum: W/C 9th March 2026

Performance Dates at London Coliseum: 17th March – 11th July 2026

CREATIVE TEAM:

Book, Harvey Fierstein

Music and Lyrics, Cyndi Lauper

Director, Nikolai Foster

Choreography, Leah Hill

Set & Costume, Robert Jones

Lighting Designer, Ben Cracknell

Sound Designer, Adam Fisher

Job Requirements

The WHAM Deputy will support the wig department including but not limited to the following duties:

  • Supporting the Production as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and direction of the Production.
  • Preparation and maintenance of all wigs, hairpieces, and equipment required, including checks prior to each performance
  • Attending rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls as required, including emergency calls in the event of equipment failure or other incident, particularly if there is a risk of the cancellation of a performance
  • Having an awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and making necessary adjustments, if any
  • Deputising for the head of department, as required.

How to Apply

Please direct your application with a CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] using the reference KB-WHAM

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