Wardrobe Assistant

Job Summary My Way Productions are looking for a Wardrobe Assistant to work on SINATRA THE MUSICAL at the Aldwych Theatre. Job Description Key Info: Start date: January 2027 End date: 10th April 2027 Monday- Saturday contract with performances: Tuesday: matinee and evening Wednesday: evening Thursday: matinee and evening Friday: evening Saturday: matinee and evening Hours: 8 shows/week plus laundry and maintenance calls Salary: As per SOLT/BECTU. Job Requirements - Experience in the Wardrobe department of a large-scale commercial production. - Excellent hand and machine sewing skills. - Material knowledge. Understanding of various costume materials and components,…

Job Summary

My Way Productions are looking for a Wardrobe Assistant to work on SINATRA THE MUSICAL at the Aldwych Theatre.

Job Description

Key Info:

Start date: January 2027

End date: 10th April 2027

Monday- Saturday contract with performances: Tuesday: matinee and evening Wednesday: evening Thursday: matinee and evening Friday: evening Saturday: matinee and evening

Hours: 8 shows/week plus laundry and maintenance calls

Salary: As per SOLT/BECTU.

Job Requirements

– Experience in the Wardrobe department of a large-scale commercial production. – Excellent hand and machine sewing skills. – Material knowledge. Understanding of various costume materials and components, including silk, spandex, fabric painting, beading, and fastenings such as zippers. – Self-motivated problem-solving attitude. – Work calm under pressure. – Excellent communication skills and cross-departmental collaboration in a fast-paced environment. – Excellent punctuality and time management.

Job Responsibilities

– Assist the Head and Deputy Head of Wardrobe and liaise between the Company Manager and Technical departments to ensure the smooth running of all rehearsals and performances. – Assist the Head and Deputy Head of Wardrobe on any day-to-day changes that might impact the running of the Production. – Assist with costume fittings when required to do so. – Preparation and maintenance of all costumes and equipment required, including checks prior to each performance – Learn and perform dressing cues; from simple to extensive plots – Performing costume maintenance and laundry duties including ironing – 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.