We are looking for a Wigs, Hair and Makeup Deputy (Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre)
Hadestown, the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin made its long-awaited West End premiere in February 2024 at the Lyric Theatre. ‘An epic celebration of music, togetherness and hope’ (Forbes). Hadestown is the winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.
Key show dates:
— Technical rehearsals will commence in the w/c 3 February 2025. All dates are subject to change and confirmation.
Venue:
Lyric Theatre
The successful candidate will have the following:
* Experience in wigs maintenance (including colouring, knotting and repairs), styling, makeup and haircutting on West End productions or in a similar professional environment.
* Excellent skills in all aspects of hairdressing, wigs and facial hair making and maintenance, with a good knowledge and level of technical ability in make-up and associated techniques.
* Confidence in haircutting/barbering for all hair types.
* Basic understanding of special effects makeup.
* Ability to work calmly under pressure and demonstrate empathy with the pressures of the backstage performance environment.
If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
The closing date for receipt of an application is Monday 20th January 2025 at 10:00am.
For further queries please email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
People Department 2024
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