Head of WHAM

We are looking for a HEAD OF WIGS, HAIR & MAKE-UP to be part of the WHAM team at Leeds Playhouse from Tuesday 26th August 2025. You will be in Leeds throughout the Playhouse run and will go on to deliver the subsequent UK tour.

To Kill A Mockingbird is a co-production between Leeds Playhouse and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions which will open at Leeds Playhouse and then continue on to a UK tour.

The post will be 2 separate contracts, one with Leeds Playhouse for the rehearsals and run at the Playhouse, the second with MOCKINGBIRD UK Tour Limited for the UK tour. We are looking for one person to fulfil both contracts.

Job Requirements:

Experience of working as Head of Wigs, Hair & Make-up on a UK Tour or regional rep production

Strong experience of styling and dressing wigs, hair and applying make-up for live performance / theatre

Strong wig preparation skills

Strong experience with textured hair

Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually

Experience of leading a team, in a confident and friendly environment

Ability to troubleshoot

Ability to adapt work in accordance with performance and venue requirements

Ability to manage specialty cleaning of wigs and the repair/maintenance of wigs

Strong communication & organization skills, with high level of empathy, integrity and confidentiality

A positive can do attitude

Calm, confident, understanding & flexible

Positive approach to equity, diversity and inclusion, with willingness to train in & develop those areas

To apply and view full job pack please visit: https://www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/job/to-kill-a-mockingbird-various-roles/.

You will need to fill in an application form, diversity and monitoring form and email your CV to production@leedsplayhouse.org.uk.

The deadline is 10am Friday 11 July 2025.