Description
We are seeking a Wardrobe Assistant for the Bridge Theatre's production of 'Into The Woods'. Fixed term: Monday 17 November 2025 - Thursday 23 April 2026. 46 hours average working week over 6 days (Monday - Saturday). £740 per week.
You will be a key team member supporting the Wardrobe Manager in running a first-class Wardrobe Department for the Bridge Theatre's production of Into The Woods.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with other cast, company and technical colleagues, to help achieve an efficient and smoothly-run backstage environment, and to deliver exceptional onstage production values. This role is part of the Running Wardrobe team led by the Wardrobe Manager.
Essential:
- Minimum 3 years' experience working in professional theatre wardrobe (or opera/dance equivalent) either in building-based or freelance roles
- A keen eye for detail in costume
- Practical sewing skills to a high level
- Ability to work in a focused and organised manner
- Excellent communication skills
- A positive and solution-oriented attitude
- Ability to work well within a team, in a fast-paced environment
- Confident in taking initiative and working independently
- Calm under pressure and resilient in meeting new challenges
- Discretion and a respect for confidentiality.
- Punctual and reliable
- Proven skills working with a wide variety of company members
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- In consultation with the Wardrobe Manager, you will work to daily and weekly deadlines, helping to prepare the costumes and maintain the costumes for each performance.
- Assisting in actioning the working jobs list as efficiently and effectively as possible.
- Maintaining the costumes to an excellent working standard including levels of care and cleanliness. This will include machine and hand sewing to a very high standard, as well as laundry.
- You should expect to act on emergency repairs and provide effective, efficient problem solving during the performance. You should keep the Wardrobe Manager informed regarding any issues that arise.
Full list of duties available in Job Description.
Please email [email protected] with your CV and covering letter about why you would like to be considered for the position. We also ask that you complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form via our website.