Head of Wigs, Hair and Make-up - Singin' in the Rain UK and Ireland tour
Jonathan Church Theatre Productions Closing date: Fri, 24 Jul 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Andrew Wright's high-energy choreography with additional choreography by Jaye Elster and Simon Higlett's sumptuous set design (including over 14,000 litres of water on stage every night) combine with the charm, romance and wit of one of the world's best-loved films. "Singin' in the Rain" features the MGM score including Good Morning, Make 'em Laugh, Moses Supposes and the legendary Singin' in the Rain. Directed by Jonathan Church. The Head of Wigs, Hair and Make-up will have oversight and be responsible for the smooth running of performances throughout the tour.
This is a remount of the production that previously played in the West End and has toured to Canada, Dubai and China. We will be rehearsing in London, then opening the show at the Sheffield Crucible and running from 26 November 2026 until the either 16 2027. The show will be managed in Sheffield by their in-house Stage Management team and there will therefore be one week of handover to this role in Sheffield during the final week of the run there.
The show will then tour to 21 venues across the UK and Ireland between January - September 2027, dates below. The tour is managed by Jonathan Church Theatre Productions. The touring company will be supported by a Company Manager. The WHAM team will consist of a Head of WHAM (this role), Deputy Head of WHAM, and WHAM Assistant. The touring company will also consist of full cast and musicians, technical and production team across all departments, including some team members focusing on the move between locations. In total around 60 UK team members will be involved in the tour.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Wigs, Hair and Make-up - Singin' in the Rain UK and Ireland tour
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 24 Jul 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
Please send a CV and covering email to [email protected] by midday on 24 July 2026.
- Contact name: Jonathan Church Theatre Productions
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Jonathan Church Theatre Productions
Award-winning London-based production company, producing high quality theatre in the West End, nationally and internationally.
We produce plays and musicals in the West End, on tour in the UK and internationally. We enjoy working with both commercial and subsidised partners and regularly collaborate with London and regional theatres, including The Old Vic, Sadler’s Wells, National Theatre, Almeida, RSC, The Bush, Chichester Festival Theatre, Leeds Playhouse and Bath Theatre Royal.