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Head of Wigs, Hair & Make Up, ROYO

  •  London
  •  Â£50k+
  •  Full time
  •  Closes September 30, 2026
  •  recruitment@royo.co.uk
  • #Theatre
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Job Summary

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.

Job Description

The Head of Wigs, Hair & Make Up will run the WHAM team for a first-class production with duties including but not limited to:

-Maintaining the Production as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and direction of the Production.

-Taking responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of all wigs, hairpieces, and equipment required, including checks prior to each performance.

-Attending all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls as required, including emergency calls in the event of equipment failure or other incident.

-Having an awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and making necessary adjustments, if any.

-Compiling and keeping updated cue sheets and other relevant show paperwork including the show running bible, both soft and hard copy, to such a level as to ensure an accurate reference to allow the Production to be remounted at a later date.

-Any other duties as may be reasonably required in the course of your duties or as instructed by the WHAM Supervisor, Company Manager, Production Manager or General Manager

Job Requirements

-Experience in managing a professional theatre wig department on large-scale commercial productions, ideally in the West End.

-Experience in wig-knotting and barbering skills.

-Self-motivated problem-solving attitude and calm work under pressure

-Excellent communication skills and cross-departmental collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

-Excellent punctuality and time management.

Familiarity with and adherence to current Health & Safety guidelines relevant to the production is essential, which may include working at height, using appropriate safety equipment and clothing and attending training as deemed necessary.

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How to Apply

Please direct your application with a CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] using the reference LB-WHAM by Wednesday 30th September 23:59

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