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UK Theatre
Wardrobe Assistant
Back To The Future The Musical
Touring
£30,000 - £40,000
Fixed Term
creative-direction
Posted 3 weeks ago
Closes 14 May 2026
We are seeking an experienced Wardrobe Assistant 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 Wardrobe department in the performance of its duties
- 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, undertake costume changes during the performance as required.
- 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.
- Ensure good housekeeping is maintained in all work and storage areas, and work with other departments to ensure all technical areas are clear and well organised.
- Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Wardrobe Assistant, based on industry norms and practice.
- Assist the departments in during the get-in/get-outs at each venue on tour
- Experience of 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 costumes.
- High level of maintaining, repairing and altering costumes.
- Experience in wardrobe maintenance and dressing actors on productions of a similar scale and type.
- The ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise.