Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair and Makeup

As Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair & Make-Up Assistant, you’ll work with the Head of WHAM, Production Manager, General and Company Management. Your focus will be on supporting the smooth running of production through effective communication and maintaining excellent standard across the WHAM team to ensure seamless backstage operations.

Assist the Head of WHAM to manage, supervise and schedule members of the WHAM team
Perform daily setup, oversee wigs pre-sets, and provide communication within the wigs team
Responsible for repairing wigs, maintaining the show’s design as dictated by the artistic requirements and under the direction of the PM and Creative Team
Ensure all wigs are cleaned, maintained, and performance-ready for each show
Conduct wigs fittings
Report and feedback show and staff-related issues
Assist the Head of WHAM in creating accurate production paperwork and ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show
Acquire familiarity with all plots/tracks within the wigs department to provide holiday or absence cover for other members of the department
Assist the Head of WHAM in liaising with the CM, Creative Team, Production, and GM and Tech teams to ensure smooth rehearsals and performances
Assist the Head of WHAM to create accurate production paperwork and ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show
Take an active role in teaching new members of staff, deps and local dressers and wigs staff and work closely with the theatre staff to ensure the smooth running of the production
Ensure awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and make necessary adjustments
Attend rehearsal, technical, dress and understudy rehearsals
Attend weekly Head of Department meetings in the absence of the Head of WHAM