Wardrobe Manager (Theatre)
Leeds
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To supervise all the activities of the wardrobe on tour and assist the Head of Wardrobe whilst at base
- To be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of costumes, change-rounds, shoes and accessories (washing, ironing, mending and refurbishment) both on and off tour, including altering existing costumes
- To deal with the dancers, other Northern Ballet staff, Designers, Directors, guest Costume Supervisors etc. in a professional, efficient and diplomatic manner
- To liaise with the Head of Wardrobe in the ordering of ballet shoes, haberdashery supplies, footwear, general wardrobe stock and equipment
- To attend performances dressing and supervising dressers or any person allocated to work as an assistant
- To supervise get-ins and get-outs when required
- To assist in the creation of inventories for all shows
- To deputise for other wardrobe staff in their absence
- To be flexible and work as part of a team is an essential requirement of this post
- To assist with the making of costumes in the workroom for all new productions and revivals
- To cover any small and medium sized productions as required
- To assist the Wigs Manager as and when required