Deputy Head of Wardrobe

Following a successful UK Tour and ahead of a West End run, ROYO are looking for production staff to join Kinky Boots as the show embarks on tour of Europe.

• Experience in the Wardrobe department of a large-scale commercial touring theatre
• Excellent hand and machine sewing skills
• Self-motivated problem-solving attitude and calm work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and cross-departmental collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent punctuality and time management.

• Maintaining the Production as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and direction of the Production

• Supporting the preparation and maintenance of all costumes and equipment required by your department, including checks prior to each performance
• Learn and perform dressing cues; from simple to extensive plots
• Performing costume maintenance and laundry duties including ironing
• Attending all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs as required, including emergency calls in the event of equipment failure or other incident, particularly if there is a risk of the cancellation of a performance
• Having an awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and making necessary adjustments, if any
• Compiling and updating relevant show paperwork.
• Managing petty cash for your department and the timely placing of any orders for goods and equipment as approved by the Producer.

Please direct your application with a CV and a short cover letter to recruitment.kb@royo.co.uk using the reference KB – DEP WAR

We will be looking at applications as they come in.