Deputy Head of Wardrobe

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  • Job Title: Deputy Head of Wardrobe
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025

  • Location:
    East Midlands
    London

Job Summary

ROYO are looking for experienced Production staff for the 2026 Curve and London Coliseum Run of Kinky Boots the Musical.

Job Description

This joy-filled sensation, based on a true story and hit movie, features Tony and Grammy winning music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a hilarious and life-affirming book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and is directed by Nikolai Foster (Grease and The Wizard of Oz).

PRODUCTION DATES:

Rehearsal Dates: 9th February – 22nd February 2026 (Curve, Leicester – Monday to Saturday)

Get-In & Technical Rehearsals at Curve, Leicester: W/C 23rd February 2026

Performance Dates at Curve, Leicester: W/C 2nd March 2026

Get-In & Technical Rehearsals at London Coliseum: W/C 9th March 2026

Performance Dates at London Coliseum: 17th March – 11th July 2026

CREATIVE TEAM:

Book, Harvey Fierstein

Music and Lyrics, Cyndi Lauper

Director, Nikolai Foster

Choreography, Leah Hill

Set & Costume, Robert Jones

Lighting Designer, Ben Cracknell

Sound Designer, Adam Fisher

Job Requirements

The Deputy Head of Wardrobe will support the wardrobe team for a first-class production with duties including but not limited to:
Maintaining the Production as directed by artistic and creative requirements

  • Assisting in preparation and maintenance of all costumes and equipment, including pre-show checks
  • Learning and performing dressing cues, from simple to complex plots
  • Carrying out costume maintenance and laundry duties, including ironing and repairs
  • Attending rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups, get-outs, and emergency calls as required
  • Monitoring understudy and swing performances and making necessary adjustments
  • Compiling and updating cue sheets, costume paperwork, and the wardrobe running bible (digital and hard copy) for accurate remounts
  • Managing departmental petty cash and placing approved orders promptly
  • Maintaining good relationships with suppliers and hirers

How to Apply

Please direct your application with a CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] using the reference KB-DWAR

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