Wardrobe Assistant

Lawrence Batley Theatre


Job: Wardrobe Assistant

Job: Wardrobe Assistant

Organisation: Lawrence Batley Theatre

Postcode: HD1 2SP

  • Job Title: Wardrobe Assistant
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 27 Mar 2026

  • Location:

    Yorkshire

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Job Summary

We are recruiting for a Wardrobe Assistant to support with all wardrobe activity for our 2026 pantomime, Aladdin. The agreement is an independent freelance contract.

Job Description

The role includes supporting the Wardrobe Supervisor with costume fittings, maintenance and repairs. You will help ensure that costumes, wigs and accessories are kept in good condition and remain performance-ready throughout the production period.

The successful candidate will be required for the full rehearsal and technical period, plus agreed maintenance days during the run. We are ideally seeking someone available for all dates listed below, but we are open to flexible arrangements.

Rehearsals

04 to 25 November 2026 (weekdays only – 7 hours per day)

Technical rehearsals

26 to 29 November 2026 (10 hours per day)

Maintenance days during the run – These dates may be flexible by agreement

10 December 2026
19 December 2026
28 December 2026
(7 hours per day)

Pack down

3 January 2027 (4 hours)

Job Requirements

  • Experience in costume dressing and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of a range of sewing and repair techniques.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong team-working ability.
  • Well organised with excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
  • Understanding of and commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.

How to Apply

To apply please send a CV, short cover letter and a completed Equal Opportunities monitoring form to [email protected] with the subject line Wardrobe Assistant by 12noon on Fri 27 March. Please contact us directly if you want to discuss submitting your application in an alternative format.

Interviews will take place on Fri 10 April.

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