Deputy WHAM Manager - The Lady from the Sea - Bridge Theatre

ArtsJobs; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading theatre production company seeks a talented Deputy Wigs, Hair and Makeup Manager for 'The Lady from the Sea'. Starting 1st September 2025, the role involves managing wigs, hair, and makeup for performances, working closely with the production team and ensuring high standards backstage. Ideal candidates should have extensive theatre experience and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Professional theatre experience required.
• Specialist training & experience in Wigs, Hair & Makeup essential.
• Confident to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist WHAM Manager in forming a first-class wigs, hair, and makeup department.
• Work collaboratively with the costume & wardrobe team.
• Conducting regular cleaning and maintenance of wigs and hairpieces.

Skills

Theatre experience

Wigs styling

Hair cutting

Afro hair experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Specialist training in Wigs, Hair & Makeup

Job description

Thu, 03 Jul 2025">published - Thu, 03 Jul 2025

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented Deputy Wigs, Hair and Makeup Manager for our upcoming production of The Lady from the Sea. Fixed term: Monday 1 September - Wednesday 12 November 2025. Salary: £850 p/w.

Job Description

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and talented Deputy Wigs, Hair and Makeup (WHAM) Manager to join our team for the run of our upcoming production of The Lady from the Sea.

Your main responsibility will be assisting the Manager to form a first-class Wigs, Hair and Makeup department for the Production.

This role sits within the Show Running team overseen by WHAM Manager, Head of Costume (Bridge Theatre) and the Wigs Supervisor.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with the Costume & Wardrobe team, as well as cast & company, to help achieve an efficient and smoothly running backstage environment.

Job Requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

All candidates must have professional theatre experience, with specialist training & experience in Wigs, Hair & Makeup

• A proven record in theatre/ live performance experience
• Demonstrable experience with period wigs styling, care & maintenance
• Experience working with Afro hair.
• Experience of hair cutting
• Confident in taking initiative and working independently.
• Ability to work in a focused & organised manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly in show related written documents for future use
• Proven experience of working effectively with a wide variety of company members
• A positive attitude towards working with a large team.
• A positive and solution-oriented attitude
• Ability to work well within a large company, in a fast-paced environment.
• Calm under pressure and resilient in meeting new challenges
• Punctual and reliable

Job Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• You should expect to regularly work a plot on the show including Principal cast members.
• You will support the HOD in the overall smooth running of the department for each performance.
• You will be required to familiarise yourself thoroughly with the existing technical & practical aspects of the Show, the design, and the working environment including health and safety aspects
• You should expect to become quickly familiar with the stock, hired or made wigs/ pieces/facials and repair any damage or wear & tear, as well as effectively managing the regular & daily cleaning, setting and maintenance.
• You will be supporting the WHAM HOD in managing hair & wigs calls.
• In liaison with CSM/Creative & the Costume/Sound teams, you should expect to respond in line with the HOD expectations to prepare, and problem solve for cut & covered shows following the established communications in the absence of the WHAM Manager.

Full list of duties available in Job Description.

• Job Title: Deputy WHAM Manager - The Lady from the Sea - Bridge Theatre

To apply: please email [e-mail] with your CV and covering letter about why you would like to be considered for the position. We also ask that you complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form via our website.

The Bridge opened in October 2017, and since then has produced a variety of plays, including A German Life, a one-woman show starring Maggie Smith. The Bridge's first musical, an award-winning immersive reimagining of Guys & Dolls played for 2 years, closing in January 2025.