Smart Entertainment
- Job Title: Head of Wardrobe – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Live Show
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Thu, 16 Oct 2025
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Location:
London
Job Summary
Smart Entertainment are seeking an experienced Head of Wardrobe for The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, the new live version of Douglas Adams’ mind-blowingly imaginative comedy (mis)adventure, coming to Riverside Studios this Autumn.
Job Description
Production Dates:
Start Date: 5th November
Tech: 10th November -14th November
Dress: 14th November
Previews: 15th November – Tuesday 25th November (Tues – Sun) Opening Night: 26th November
Shows: 27th November – 22nd February (Tues – Sun)
All dates are subject to change
Job Responsibilities
- To work on a fast-paced immersive show consisting of 14 cast members across three spaces.
- To ensure the planning and maintenance of all costuming and the smooth running of the costume department.
- To assist in the alteration of costumes during the technical rehearsal process
- To organise the dry cleaning of costumes where necessary
- To, with the help of wardrobe no.2, wash and maintain all costume for the show.
- To organise and assist in the quick changes of multiple cast members across multiple spaces
- To maintain and update the wardrobe budget as and when required
- To log and replenish all hair and makeup supplies for cast when required
- To maintain all wigs and prosthetics for the cast
- To maintain accurate cue sheets and other relevant paperwork
- To be aware of any understudy performances and any access performances, ensuring necessary adjustments are made
- To execute any and all other duties required of a Head of Wardrobe
How to Apply
For further information on the job description and how to apply, please visit the jobs section of our website: https://www.smartentertainment.co/recruitment
- Contact name: Nancy O’Melia
- Contact email: [email protected]
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