Wigs, Hair & Make-up Assistant (WHAM)
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2024 |
| Location: | WC2N 4HG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ambassador Theatre Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 240630JCP |
Summary
Wigs, Hair & Make-up Assistant (WHAM)
Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for an experienced, WHAM Assistant to work on the London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, this new play by Jack Thorne received its world premiere in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre in summer 2016. The critically acclaimed production is the most awarded West End play in the history of the Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking nine awards including Best New Play and Best Director in 2017.
Your duties and responsibilities will be those normally expected of a Wigs, Hair and Make-up Assistant on a first-class West End production.
Previous experience in a similar role on a large-scale production is essential.
Skills required include excellent gents hair cutting, styling of Afro-textured hair and wig setting and dressing.
Ideal candidates will be experienced in makeup application (including character make-up, fashion make-up, prosthetics).
We are committed to a workplace that embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.
Start Date: June 2024.
Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract.
Job Location: Central London.
Contract Type: A year contract in the first instance, then the contract will be rolling.
Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.
Weekly Hours: Full time, Tuesday to Sunday.
Application Deadline: Monday 13th May 2024, midday.
Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for an experienced, WHAM Assistant to work on the London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, this new play by Jack Thorne received its world premiere in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre in summer 2016. The critically acclaimed production is the most awarded West End play in the history of the Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking nine awards including Best New Play and Best Director in 2017.
Your duties and responsibilities will be those normally expected of a Wigs, Hair and Make-up Assistant on a first-class West End production.
Previous experience in a similar role on a large-scale production is essential.
Skills required include excellent gents hair cutting, styling of Afro-textured hair and wig setting and dressing.
Ideal candidates will be experienced in makeup application (including character make-up, fashion make-up, prosthetics).
We are committed to a workplace that embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.
Start Date: June 2024.
Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract.
Job Location: Central London.
Contract Type: A year contract in the first instance, then the contract will be rolling.
Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.
Weekly Hours: Full time, Tuesday to Sunday.
Application Deadline: Monday 13th May 2024, midday.