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UK Theatre
Wardrobe Deputy
Back To The Future The Musical
Touring
£40,000 - £50,000
Fixed Term
creative-direction
Posted 3 weeks ago
Closes 14 May 2026
We are seeking an experienced Wardrobe Deputy to join the production on its UK Tour.
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Length: 18 Months
Salary: Buyout/Competitive
Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)
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- To support the Head of Wardrobe in the performance of their duties and deputise for them when necessary in their absence.
- To maintain the artistic and overall standards of the production, ensuring all elements of the show remain at the highest standard and as originally set by the Costume Designer and Supervisor.
- To clean and launder all costumes in the manner and frequency required to maintain the appearance of the costumes, including coordinating dry cleaning.
- To take a show dressing plot - undertaking costume changes during the performance as required.
- To fit and alter costumes as needed during the run of the production, including Understudies during cast change.
- To carry out running repairs on costumes as required.
- To follow up on all notes made by the team regarding costumes in their care, checking for accuracy and to maintain the master costume bible.
- Liaise with performers and stage management on all wardrobe-related matters and ensure any issues that may arise are dealt with quickly and efficiently.
- Ensure good housekeeping is maintained in all work and storage areas, and working with other departments to ensure all technical areas are clear and well organised.
- Assist the departments during the get-ins/get-outs at each venue on tour
- Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Deputy Head of Wardrobe, based on industry norms and practice.
- Experience of the role whilst working on a large-scale musical production.
- An organised yet flexible approach and calm under pressure.
- Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team and under your own initiative.
- Ability to be creative and resourceful in problem solving.
- Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent sewing skills and working knowledge of theatre costume.
- High level of maintaining, repairing and altering costumes.
- Experience of wardrobe maintenance and dressing actors on productions of similar scale and type.
- The ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise.
- Experience of managing, training and delegating wardrobe staff.
- Experience in establishing costume dressing plots, backstage areas and dressing rooms.