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Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair and Makeup

On-site in ATG Productions·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 10 Nov)

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, ATG Productions
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Thursday 12 November

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Business Area

    Technical Theatre

  • Salary

    Above UKT minimums

Weekly Fee: Above UKT minimums.

Visa & relocation

Please note, all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The role

ATG Productions are looking for a Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair, and Makeup to join the team on PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL with book by GARRY MARSHALL & J. F. LAWTON and music and lyrics by BRYAN ADAMS & JIM VALLANCE on tour in the UK.

What you'll do

Your duties and responsibilities will be those normally expected of a Deputy Head of WHAM on a first-class touring musical. Your duties will include (but are not limited to) working with the WHAM Supervisor and Head of WHAM to prepare any wigs, hair, and makeup for rehearsals and performances, assisting in the preparation and maintenance of all wigs, hair, and makeup across the run of the production as well as working with the Head of WHAM to maintain and restock the relevant supplies across the tour. Your duties will also include the completion of the WHAM load-in ahead of each first performance, typically on Tuesdays, and the WHAM get-out following the final performance at each venue.

How you'll work

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Type

    Fixed Term Contract - Full Time

  • Closing Date

    12-11-2026 at 23:59

The Contract will run for around 8 months until the end of Oct 2027.

Location

  • Location

    UK wide touring production
    ATG Productions
    Various Counties
    .

Additional information

Applicants must have experience on a touring production in a similar role.

Additional information

The successful candidate must be available for all performances and rehearsals.

Start Date

Start Date: Monday 22nd February 2027

Contract Type

Contract Type: UK Theatre/BECTU Agreement.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: Thursday 12th November 2026.

Hiring process

If you have one, please include a CV, if not please tell us something about yourself and what you feel you could bring to this role.

We recommend applying early for this position but we'd also like to hear from people who are interested in working with ATG Productions in the future.

About ATG Entertainment UK

Industry
Theatre

In their own words

About the company & team

ATG Entertainment is an extraordinary success story in the live entertainment industry. Founded in 1992 in the UK, we've grown into the world's number one live-theatre company today. We cover every discipline in the theatre industry, from operating venues to producing shows and ticketing, through our industry-leading sites ATGtickets.com, LOVEtheatre and Group Line. We are passionate about great shows and our ambition is to help them find the largest possible audiences.

ATG Productions is the award-winning producing and general management arm of the world's largest live theatre company, ATG Entertainment - dedicated to producing critically acclaimed, commercially successful, and creatively ambitious work for the West End, Broadway and beyond. Led by Adam Speers and Zareen Walker, we place partnerships and creative excellence at our core.

CURRENT & UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS: the seven-time Olivier Award-winning CABARET at the Kit Kat Club (Playhouse Theatre); DOLLY: A True Original Musical the new Dolly Parton musical (St James Theatre, Broadway); the three-time Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Public Theater, New York); Other Desert Cities (Hudson Theatre) and Pretty Woman: The Musical (UK Tour).

Additional information

ATG Productions is committed to a workplace culture which embraces diversity and inclusion in all departments.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture. Find out more about us and our values at atg.co.uk and careers.atg.co.uk

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