TT Tour Productions Ltd
- Job Title: Head of Wigs
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours:
Full time - Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Wed, 20 Aug 2025
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Location:
UK-wide
Job Summary
Job Description
- Being responsible for all aspects of the planning, supervision and maintenance of all wigs, hair & make-up in the show for performances, press/marketing photography and press/marketing performances, ensuring the Designer’s original specification and look of the production is maintained;
- Managing, supervising and scheduling members of the department including the Deputy and Assistants. Setting and supervising the wig dressing plots undertaken by departmental staff;
- Working collaboratively as a department with other technical departments, stage management, the acting company, resident creative team members and touring venue’s staff to ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show;
- Acquiring a familiarity with all plots/tracks within the department in order to provide absence cover for other members of the department as required, in addition to ensuring that the department is trained to cover other plots/tracks as required;
- Ensuring all wigs are cleaned and dressed daily and in working order for each performance;
- Performing the Head of Department plot for each performance;
- Liaising with the Company Manager/creative team regarding daily cast changes and preparing the relevant departmental adjustments accordingly;
- Coordinating the supply of all equipment and consumables required to run the show within budget as approved by the Company/General Manager. Keeping the petty cash documentation up to date;
- Compiling and keeping updated department cue sheets and other relevant show paperwork including the department show running bible (including photo references);
- Overseeing and advising on cast make-up as required;
- Overseeing and advising on hair styling/cuts as required;
- Cutting/styling hair as required;
Job Requirements
- Being present for all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs as required;
- Dealing with emergency repairs to wigs;
- Recognising where maintenance work needs to be carried out on wigs outside of the theatre and to bring this to the attention of the Production/General Manager so this may be scheduled to ensure no show delays;
- Ensuring that work materials and all wigs are kept in a tidy and secured manner;
- Ensuring that security, safety and good housekeeping procedures for the department are properly carried out;
- Complying with the Manager’s Health and Safety and other policies and ensuring departmental staff do the same at all times; and
- any other duties as may be reasonably required or as instructed by the creative team, Company Manager and General Manager from time to time.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
To apply, please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role, together with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to [email protected] by 10am Wednesday 20th August 2025.
SUBJECT LINE: [Show Name], [Role], [Your Name] CV: [Your Name] – CV
Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion across all departments and recognise that relevant skills and experience may come from a non-theatre work setting or home context. Flexible working practices will be considered.
- Contact email: [email protected]
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