Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Wigs Assistant (Job Share)

Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Wigs Assistant (Job Share)

Playful Productions Closing date: Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Contract
London
  • Part time
  • £40k-£50k

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Moulin Rouge! The Musical are seeking a Wigs Assistant to join the team for three shows a week.

Job Description

Job: Wigs Assistant (Job Share)
Responsible to: Head of Wigs, Deputy Head of Wigs
Salary: Above SOLT/BECTU minimum SOLT-Bectu-rates-January-2026-January-2029.pdf
Probationary Period: 12 weeks
Contract: Fixed Term for one year; performances are 6 days per week, evening and weekend work will be required. This is a job-share role, currently scheduled for three shows per week: a single show on Fridays and double-show days on alternating Thursdays and Saturdays. Please note the working days may be subject to change, with reasonable notice provided.
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Piccadilly Theatre, London

Job Requirements

Personal Attributes: High level of self-awareness, empathy, integrity and confidentiality, detail orientated, strong communication and organisational skills, ability to work as part of a team as well as individually, a flexible approach to working unsociable hours, a positive attitude and a sense of humour.

Job Responsibilities

A non-exhaustive list of responsibilities can be found in the job description on the Playful Productions website.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Wigs Assistant (Job Share)
  • Salary: £40k-£50k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 12 Oct 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] with the show title, your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line.

To assist with the shortlisting process, please save your CV and cover letter as a pdf, with the file name “‘First name’ ‘last name’ – CV/Cover Letter”

We are committed to a workplace culture that embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion across all departments.

Please send your application by no later than Monday 12 October 2026 at 5:00 pm