Description
We are seeking a WHAM Show Person for the Bridge Theatre's production of 'Into The Woods'. Fixed term: Thursday 20 November 2025 - Monday 20 April 2026. 46 hours average working week over 6 days (Monday - Saturday). £700 per week.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and talented WHAM Show Person to join our team for our upcoming production of Into The Woods.
As a key team member supporting the WHAM Manager, you will work proactively toward establishing, and maintaining a first-class WHAM Department on the Production.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with the Costume & Wardrobe team, as well as Cast & Company, to help achieve an efficient and smoothly running backstage environment.
All candidates must have professional theatre experience
Essential
- A keen eye for detail
- A proven record in theatre/ live performance experience
- Demonstrable experience with period wigs styling, care & maintenance
- Experience working with Afro hair
- Confident in taking initiative and working independently when required
- Ability to work in a focused & organised manner
- Ability to communicate clearly in written documents
- Proven experience of working effectively with a wide variety of company members
- Excellent communication skills
- A positive attitude towards working with a large team.
- A positive and solution-oriented attitude
- Ability to work well within a large company, in a fast-paced environment.
- Calm under pressure and resilient in meeting new challenges
- Punctual and reliable.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- In consultation with the WHAM Manager, you will work to daily & weekly deadlines, supporting WHAM operations for performances.
- Assist in actioning the working jobs list as efficiently and effectively as possible
- Maintaining Wigs to an excellent working standard including levels of care and cleanliness.
- You should expect to act on emergency repairs and provide effective, efficient problem solving during the performance. You should keep the WHAM Manager informed regarding any issues that arise.
- You should expect to communicate clearly and promptly, with other team members, the WHAM Manager and Stage Management (as appropriate) should wider issues arise especially during the half and performance.
- You should expect to swiftly respond to such situations whilst maintaining a calm demeanour and making sure the usual tasks are disrupted as little as possible.
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.