Head of Wardrobe
ROYO Closing date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
- Apply now
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
PROJECT SUMMARY:
ROYO are delighted to announce that beloved dancer, Strictly Come Dancing host and star of the West End smash-hit musical Kinky Boots, JOHANNES RADEBE will tour the UK from 1 April - 13 June 2027 with a gala performance at the London Palladium on 9 May 2027.
PRODUCTION DATES:
REHEARSALS
Rehearsal Week 1: w/c 15th March 2027 (London)
Rehearsal Week 2: w/c 22nd March 2027 (London)
TECHNICAL REHEARSALS
w/c 29th March 2027 (Wycombe Swan Theatre)
PERFORMANCE DATES
1st April 2027 - 13th June 2027
Nightly Dates and Venues on https://johannesradebe.com/
Job Requirements
- Experience as Head of Wardrobe in large-scale commercial productions.
- Experience in managing a professional theatre wardrobe department on large-scale commercial productions. Motivating and directing as necessary
- Self-motivated problem-solving attitude and calm work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills and cross-departmental collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent punctuality and time management.
- Familiarity with and adherence to current Health & Safety guidelines relevant to the production is essential, which may include working at height, using appropriate safety equipment and clothing and attending training as deemed necessary.
- Experience of one-nighter touring
Job Responsibilities
- Maintaining the Production as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and direction of the Production
- Taking responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of all costumes and equipment required by your department, including checks prior to each performance.
- Attending rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs as required, including emergency calls in the event of equipment failure or other incident, particularly if there is a risk of the cancellation of a performance
- Having an awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and making necessary adjustments, if any.
- Compiling and keeping updated cue sheets and other relevant show paperwork including the costume show running bible, both soft and hard copy.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Wardrobe
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 07 Aug 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
Please direct your application with a CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] using the reference FH-HOW.
The deadline for applying is 17:00 on the 7th August 2026.
- Contact name: ROYO
- Contact email: [email protected]
About ROYO
ROYO produces theatre and live entertainment for audiences throughout the UK and around the world.
Our founding ambition was to create and produce new commercial musicals and we now act as one of the largest commissioners of new musicals in the U.K.
We have since expanded to produce and present high-quality re-inventions of well-known classics, star driven entertainment and brand-led family theatre.