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Deputy Head of Wardrobe - The Battle, Melting Pot

  •  UK-wide
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes January 4, 2026
  •  Poppy Maxwell
  •  Poppy@mpot.co.uk
  • #Other

Description

Job Summary

Melting Pot are looking for a Deputy Head of Wardrobe for the new production of The Battle, opening at the Birmingham Rep before a week’s visit to the Manchester Opera House.

Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Head of Wardrobe

Production: The Battle
Producers: Melting Pot
Location: Birmingham Rep (1 handover week) and Manchester Opera House (1 week of performances)
Contract Dates: Week commencing Monday 2 March - Sunday 22 March 2026
(commencing in week three of performances at The Rep, concluding after the Manchester get-out)

Reports to: Birmingham Rep Producing Team (during handover), Melting Pot General Management Team (following the Birmingham Rep Run) and Costume Designer
Fee: £750 per week + Touring Allowance and travel in accordance with the UK Theatre/Equity Agreement

Production Details:

London, 1995. Two of the country's biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop.

On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and unapologetic lads from the North. Rivalries flare, friendships fracture and at the centre of it all a mania that would define an era - were you Blur or Oasis?

From the chaos of the Brit Awards to the infamous chart war, The Battle is a wickedly funny dive into one of the greatest rivalries in rock history. Featuring legendary personalities and unforgettable clashes, it was never just about the music, but power, pride, and uncontrollable competitiveness. Expect filthy language and razor-sharp dialogue in this cut-throat new comedy that puts you right at the heart of the feuding, the fame, and the fallout.

Schedule
Handover Week - Monday 2nd - Saturday 7th March 2026

Holiday Week - Monday 9th March - Sunday 15th March 2026

Manchester Opera House - Monday 16th March 2026

Final Performance - Saturday 21st March 2026

Job Requirements

  1. Support the maintenance maintenance of all costumes to the standard required by the Head of Wardrobe.
  2. Attend the get-in, fit-up and get-out as required.
  3. Buy replacement costumes as required and alter costumes as needed during the run of the production including covers.
  4. Clean and launder all costumes in the manner and frequency required to maintain the appearance of the costumes, including co-ordinating dry cleaning.
  5. Responsible running repairs on costumes as required.
  6. Follow up on all notes made by the team regarding costumes in their care, checking for accuracy and to maintain the master costume bible.
  7. Attend production meetings, rehearsals, calls and performances as required
  8. Adhere to the Health and Safety guidelines of the Company.
  9. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Producers or Company Stage Manager, or Head of Wardrobe.

Job Responsibilities

  • Proven experience in a Wardrobe Department on a production of comparable scale.
  • Experience working on a touring production (desirable).
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt and work effectively under pressure within a team environment.
  • Calm, proactive, and flexible approach, with a commitment to maintaining high production standards.
  • Commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
  • Experience completing timesheets and petty cash forms.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a short expression of interest to [email protected]
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

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