West End Wardrobe Dresser — 12-Month Contract

Royal Shakespeare Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Shakespeare Company in London is seeking a Dresser to join the Matilda The Musical wardrobe team. The appointed candidate would ideally start in December 2026 and will work on a Tuesday–Sunday fixed term contract for 12 months.

We value strong theatre practice, professional wardrobe experience, basic sewing skills and knowledge of costume disciplines. West End experience is highly desirable and the role requires an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of good theatre practice.
• Experience in a professional wardrobe department.
• West End experience is highly desirable.
• Basic sewing skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of costume-related disciplines.

Skills

Wardrobe experience

West End exp

Sewing skills

Costume disciplines

Theatre practice

Job description

The Royal Shakespeare Company in London is seeking a Dresser to join the Matilda The Musical wardrobe team. The appointed candidate would ideally start in December 2026 and will work on a Tuesday–Sunday fixed term contract for 12 months.

We value strong theatre practice, professional wardrobe experience, basic sewing skills and knowledge of costume disciplines. West End experience is highly desirable and the role requires an enhanced DBS check.