Wardrobe Assistant
ROYO Closing date: Sat, 07 Nov 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Based on the much-loved story by Roald Dahl, the musical adaptation with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and book by David Grieg will undertake a limited run at the London Coliseum in 2027.
CREATIVE TEAM:
Book by David Grieg
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
Direction by Nikolai Foster
Choreography by Ebony Molina
Musical Supervision by Stephen Brooker
PRODUCTION DATES:
Rehearsal Dates: w/c 26th April 2027 - w/c 17th May 2027
Get-In & Technical Rehearsals at London Coliseum: w/c 24th May 2027
Performance Dates at London Coliseum: 4th June 2027 - 18th September 2027
Job Requirements
The Wardrobe Assistant will support the wardrobe team for a first-class production with duties including but not limited to:
- Supporting the Production Wardrobe operations as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and direction of the Production.
- Preparation and maintenance of all costumes and equipment required, including checks prior to each performance
- Learn and perform dressing cues; from simple to extensive plots
- Performing costume maintenance and laundry duties including ironing
- Attending all 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.
Job Responsibilities
- Experience in the Wardrobe department of a large-scale commercial production.
- Excellent hand and machine sewing skills
- 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.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Wardrobe Assistant
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sat, 07 Nov 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
Please direct your application with a CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] using the reference CHARLIE-WARDASSISTANT. The closing date for this role is 7th November at 5PM.
- 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.