Experienced Dresser / Costume Maintenance – Jack and the Beanstalk

Summary

Wiltshire Creative is seeking a skilled and professional Dresser with costume maintenance experience to support our upcoming pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk.

More Details

Job Description

Production: Jack and the Beanstalk
Company: Wiltshire Creative
Location: Salisbury Playhouse
Contract Dates: w/c November 17th – w/c 12th January 2026
Rate: £12.49 per hour (based on 39-hour week) + overtime at time and a half
Subsistence: £221 per week

Wiltshire Creative is seeking a skilled and professional Dresser with costume maintenance experience to support our upcoming pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk.

The production rehearses and performs at Salisbury Playhouse, throughout the Festive period.

Contract Schedule:

  • Final week of rehearsals: begins 17th November 2025
  • Tech week: commences 23rd November 2025
  • First Preview: 29th November 2025
  • Press Night: 3rd December 2025
  • Final Performance: 11th January 2026

The successful candidate will have:

  • Proven experience in dressing for theatre, particularly working in pantomime.
  • Previous experience of working with young people preferred.
  • High level of organisational skills and reliability
  • General repair and maintenance of costume as required, basic hand sewing and machine sewing necessary.
  • Willingness to handle and assist cast with wigs.
  • A calm, discreet and professional manner backstage and in dressing rooms
  • Ability to work within a team environment with Costume Supervisor and Deputy.

This is a great opportunity to work with a committed and collaborative team on a well-regarded family pantomime.

Organisation

Wiltshire Creative

Location Type

Specific location

Salary Type

Hourly paid

Hourly Rate

12.49

Closing Date

23/09/2025

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Job Type

Backstage & Technical