Experienced Dresser / Costume Maintenance - Jack and the Beanstalk
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.49 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Overtime at time and a half with Subsistence at £221 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 September 2025 |
| Location: | Salisbury, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Creative |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Wiltshire Creative is seeking a skilled and professional Dresser with costume maintenance experience to support our upcoming pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk.
Production: Jack and the Beanstalk
Company: Wiltshire Creative
Location: Salisbury Playhouse
Contract Dates: w/c November 17th - w/c 12th January 2026
Rate: £12.49 per hour (based on 39-hour week) + overtime at time and a half
Subsistence: £221 per week
Wiltshire Creative is seeking a skilled and professional Dresser with costume maintenance experience to support our upcoming pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk.
The production rehearses and performs at Salisbury Playhouse, throughout the Festive period.
Contract Schedule:
- Final week of rehearsals: begins 17th November 2025
- Tech week: commences 23rd November 2025
- First Preview: 29th November 2025
- Press Night: 3rd December 2025
- Final Performance: 11th January 2026
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience in dressing for theatre, particularly working in pantomime.
- Previous experience of working with young people preferred.
- High level of organisational skills and reliability
- General repair and maintenance of costume as required, basic hand sewing and machine sewing necessary.
- Willingness to handle and assist cast with wigs.
- A calm, discreet and professional manner backstage and in dressing rooms
- Ability to work within a team environment with Costume Supervisor and Deputy.
This is a great opportunity to work with a committed and collaborative team on a well-regarded family pantomime.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to wardrobe@wiltshirecreative.co.uk by Tuesday 23rd September.
Please note: We reserve the right to close applications early if the position is filled.
Production: Jack and the Beanstalk
Company: Wiltshire Creative
Location: Salisbury Playhouse
Contract Dates: w/c November 17th - w/c 12th January 2026
Rate: £12.49 per hour (based on 39-hour week) + overtime at time and a half
Subsistence: £221 per week
Wiltshire Creative is seeking a skilled and professional Dresser with costume maintenance experience to support our upcoming pantomime Jack & the Beanstalk.
The production rehearses and performs at Salisbury Playhouse, throughout the Festive period.
Contract Schedule:
- Final week of rehearsals: begins 17th November 2025
- Tech week: commences 23rd November 2025
- First Preview: 29th November 2025
- Press Night: 3rd December 2025
- Final Performance: 11th January 2026
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience in dressing for theatre, particularly working in pantomime.
- Previous experience of working with young people preferred.
- High level of organisational skills and reliability
- General repair and maintenance of costume as required, basic hand sewing and machine sewing necessary.
- Willingness to handle and assist cast with wigs.
- A calm, discreet and professional manner backstage and in dressing rooms
- Ability to work within a team environment with Costume Supervisor and Deputy.
This is a great opportunity to work with a committed and collaborative team on a well-regarded family pantomime.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to wardrobe@wiltshirecreative.co.uk by Tuesday 23rd September.
Please note: We reserve the right to close applications early if the position is filled.