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Experienced Dresser / Costume Maintenance - Jack and the Beanstalk, Wiltshire Creative

  •  South West
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes September 23, 2025
  •  Emily Barratt
  •  wardrobe@wiltshirecreative.co.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

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

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

Job Requirements

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.

Job Responsibilities

Attend technical and dress rehearsals; maintain dressing plots, preset lists, and quick-change areas. Prepare, label, and organise costumes. Dress performers discreetly, assist with quick changes, and preset/reset costumes and accessories. Support wigs/hair as directed. Carry out daily costume maintenance and laundry; report major issues. Keep accurate documentation, continuity photos, and update paperwork with changes. Assist with costume receipt, labelling, and strike/get-out tasks. Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and equality policies. Maintain professionalism under pressure and communicate effectively with all departments. Support understudy changes and work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Perform other duties as required to ensure smooth rehearsals and shows.

For more information, please visit our website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/jobs

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How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] by Tuesday 23rd September.

Please note: We reserve the right to close applications early if the position is filled.

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