Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup (My Neighbour Totoro)

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The Royal Shakespeare Company are looking to appoint a Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup for its production of My Neighbour Totoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, in London.

This position is offered as a fixed term contract until June 2026, commencing 14 July 2025.

As Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup you will manage the Wigs, Hair, and Makeup Team, facilitating the smooth running of the show from a Wigs, Hair, and Makeup perspective as well as ensuring that the show's wigs are well maintained and show-ready for the duration of the productions run.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following skills and experience:

Previous experience as a Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup for rehearsals, technical rehearsals and show running on a theatre performance with a large cast.

Practical working knowledge of working with multiple hair textures.

Hair cutting experience in a theatrical setting.

Practical wigs maintenance experience.

Theatrical makeup experience.

Previous management responsibility of a multi-person Wigs, Hair, and Makeup team.

My Neighbour Totoro performs at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 1 July 2025, and you must be available to interview that week.

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company is a registered charity (no. (phone number removed))
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