Head of Wigs, Hair & Make Up

ROYO & CURVE


Job Summary

ROYO & CURVE are looking for experienced Production staff for the 2026 UK & Ireland Tour of Legally Blonde The Musical.

Job Description

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.

PRODUCTION DATES:

Rehearsals in Leicester: 5th January 2026 – 31st January 2026

Tech Rehearsals: 2nd February 2026 – 6th February 2026

Curve Performances: 7th February 2026 – 21st February 2026

Tour Performances: 24th February 2026 – 2nd January 2027**

Weekly Dates and Venues on https://legallyblondeshow.com/

**Non Playing Weeks: 27th July 2026 – 20th September 2026 (8 Weeks)

CREATIVE TEAM:

Book by Heather Hach

Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe & Nell Benjamin

Director, Nikolai Foster

Job Requirements

  • Maintaining the Production as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and direction of the Production
  • Taking responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of all wigs, hairpieces, and equipment required, including checks prior to each performance
  • Attending all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs 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
  • Reading and responding to show reports
  • Compiling and keeping updated cue sheets and other relevant show paperwork including the show running bible, both soft and hard copy, to such a level as to ensure an accurate reference to allow the Production to be remounted at a later date including the Wardrobe show running bible.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of Wigs, Hair & Make Up
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 04 Aug 2025

  • Location:

    International

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (jobsinmedia.net) you saw this job posting.