We are seeking an experienced Deputy Head of Wardrobe to join the production at the Adelphi Theatre.
Start Date: June 2025
Contract Length: 1 year
Salary: Weekly rate in accordance with the SOLT/Bectu Agreement
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DUTIES:
To support the Head of Wardrobe in the performance of their duties and deputise for them when necessary in their absence.
To maintain the artistic and overall standards of the production, ensuring all elements of the show remain at the highest standard and asoriginally set by the Costume Designer and Supervisor.
To clean and launder all costumes in the manner and frequency required to maintain the appearance of the costumes, including co-ordinating dry cleaning.
To take a show dressing plot – undertaking costume changes during the performance as required.
To fit and alter costumes as needed during the run of the production including Understudies during cast change.
To carry out running repairs on costumes as required.
To follow up on all notes made by the team regarding costumes in their care, checking for accuracy and to maintain the master costumebible.
Liaise with performers and stage management on all wardrobe related matters and ensure any issues that may arise are dealt withquickly and efficiently.
Support the recast rehearsal process as required.
Ensure good housekeeping is maintained in all work and storage areas, and working with other departments to ensure all technical areasare clear and well organised.
Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Deputy Head of Wardrobe based on industry norms andpractice.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:
Experience of the role whilst working on a large scale musical production.
An organised yet flexible approach and calm under pressure.
Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team and under your own initiative.
Ability to be creative and resourceful in problem solving.
Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
Excellent sewing skills and working knowledge of theatre costume.
High level of maintaining, repairing and altering costumes.
Experience of wardrobe maintenance and dressing actors on productions of similar scale and type.
The ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise.
Experience of managing, training and delegating wardrobe staff.
Experience in establishing costume dressing plots, backstage areas and dressing rooms.
