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Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup (My Neighbour Totoro)Royal Shakespeare Company
24 days ago
  • LevelSenior
  • ProfessionsMake-up Artist, Hair Stylist, Fashion Stylist
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Closing Date: 16-Oct-2024

The Royal Shakespeare Company is looking to appoint a 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 20 January 2024.
As Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup you will manage the Wigs, Hair, and Makeup Team, facilitating the smooth running of the show 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 productions run.
To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following skills and experience:
  • Previous experience as a Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup for rehearsals, technical rehearsals and show running on a theatre performance with a large cast.
  • Practical working knowledge of working with multiple hair textures.
  • Hair cutting experience in a theatrical setting.
  • Practical wigs maintenance experience.
  • Theatrical makeup experience.
  • Previous management responsibility of a multi-person Wigs, Hair, and Makeup team.
Rehearsals will take place in London, prior to the show transferring to the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 16 October 2024, with interviews being held week commencing 21 October 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 creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.
The Royal Shakespeare Company is a registered charity (no. 212481).

Skills Required

  • Make-up
  • Hairstyling
  • Styling

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