Description
The Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair & Make-Up is responsible for the preparation and maintenance of all wigs, hair & make-up. The deputy is responsible for assisting cast members with wig/hair changes backstage and maintaining and washing wigs.
- Assisting the actors in performances with dressing in their wigs/styling their hair, including quick changes;
- Working collaboratively as a department with other technical departments, stage management, the acting company, resident creative team members and touring venue's staff to ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show;
- Acquiring a familiarity with all plots/tracks within the department in order to provide absence cover for other members of the department as required, in addition to ensuring that the department is trained to cover other plots/tracks as required;
- Deputising for the Head of Department in their absence, if requested;
- Ensuring all wigs are cleaned and dressed daily and in working order for each performance;
- Liaising with the Company Manager/creative team regarding daily cast changes and preparing the relevant departmental adjustments accordingly;
- Compiling and keeping updated department cue sheets and other relevant show paperwork including the department show running bible (including photo references);
- Overseeing and advising on cast make-up as required;
- Overseeing and advising on hair styling/cuts as required;
- Cutting/styling hair as required;
- Being present for all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs as required;
- Dealing with emergency repairs to wigs;
- Recognising where maintenance work needs to be carried out on wigs outside of the theatre and to bring this to the attention of the Head of Department so this may be scheduled to ensure no show delays;
- Reporting any losses and unsafe practices in dressing rooms to the Head of Department;
- Ensuring that work materials and all wigs are kept in a tidy and secured manner;
- Ensuring that security, safety and good housekeeping procedures for the department are properly carried out
The post-holder must have the following:
- Extensive experience with styling and dressing wigs and hair for live performance/theatre
- Experience washing, maintaining and repairing wigs to a specified standard
- Experience working with Afro hair
- Experience of working on a large production
- The ability to adapt work in accordance with performance requirements and work under minimal supervision
- The ability to work as part of a large team
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Experience managing a team effectively
- Experience of hair cutting
Application Procedure
To apply, please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role, together with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to [email protected] by 10am Friday 9th January 2026.
SUBJECT LINE: [Show Name], [Role], [Your Name] CV: [Your Name] – CV
Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.