Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair and Make Up (My Neighbour Totoro)

The Royal Shakespeare Company is looking to appoint a Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup for the upcoming production of My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, in London.

This position is offered as a fixed term contract until March 2026, commencing 17 February 2025.

As Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup, you will work with the Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup, facilitating the smooth running of rehearsals and shows from a wigs, hair, and makeup perspective, as well as ensuring that the show's wigs are well maintained and show-ready for the duration of the show's run.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following skills and experience:

1. Previous experience in a senior role of a Wigs, Hair, and Makeup department for rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and show running on a theatre production.
2. Practical working knowledge of multiple hair textures.
3. Hair cutting experience in a theatrical setting.
4. Practical wigs maintenance experience.
5. Theatrical makeup experience.

Rehearsals will take place in London, prior to the show transferring to the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 21 November 2024, with interviews being held in the week commencing 25 November 2024.

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk.

The RSC strives for excellence and values integrity, inclusion, ambition, and innovation. We act with respect, show leadership, and build resilient ways of working in all our activities.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

The Royal Shakespeare Company is a registered charity (no. 212481).