Head of Wardrobe – The Battle

Job Title: Head of Wardrobe

Production: The Battle
Producers: Melting Pot
Location: Birmingham Rep (1 handover week) and Manchester Opera House (1 week of performances)
Contract Dates: Week commencing Monday 2 March – Sunday 22 March 2026
(commencing in week three of performances at The Rep, concluding after the Manchester get-out)

Reports to: Birmingham Rep Producing Team (during handover), Melting Pot General Management Team (following the Birmingham Rep Run) and Costume Designer
Fee: £900 per week + Touring Allowance and travel in accordance with the UK Theatre/Equity Agreement

Production Details:

London, 1995. Two of the country’s biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop.

On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and unapologetic lads from the North. Rivalries flare, friendships fracture and at the centre of it all a mania that would define an era – were you Blur or Oasis?

From the chaos of the Brit Awards to the infamous chart war, The Battle is a wickedly funny dive into one of the greatest rivalries in rock history. Featuring legendary personalities and unforgettable clashes, it was never just about the music, but power, pride, and uncontrollable competitiveness. Expect filthy language and razor-sharp dialogue in this cut-throat new comedy that puts you right at the heart of the feuding, the fame, and the fallout.

Schedule
Handover Week – Monday 2nd – Saturday 7th March 2026

Holiday Week – Monday 9th March – Sunday 15th March 2026

Manchester Opera House – Monday 16th March 2026

Final Performance – Saturday 21st March 2026