Dresser

Submitted by Courtney Chapman on January 16, 2023 - 16:12
Salary / Fee: 
£1000 plus £50 per performance
Closing Date: 
Monday, 23 January, 2023

The Watermill is seeking a Dresser to support ‘Notes from a Small Island’, our opening production of 2023. Please note that due to the nature of this role, we are looking ideally for someone based near to The Watermill in Berkshire or Hampshire.

This role will involve:
- Assisting Assistant Stage Managers with setting costumes pre-show and post-show
- Helping with quick changes of costume and hair during the show
- Flagging any maintenance or laundry issues to The Watermill’s Laundry Assistant
- Assisting one of the cast members with a wig and maintain the wig regularly (please note - previous wig experience is helpful but not essential – a Hair Consultant will teach any required -wig skills in advance of the show)
- Spending a week after the show helping to get out, sort and pack costumes and finalise show documentation

Dates the Dresser will need to be available for:
- Tech week: Monday 30th Jan – Friday 3rdFeb
- Performances: Friday 3rd Feb – Saturday 18th March; shows are Monday to Saturday at 7:30pm, with additional 2:30pm matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays (you may not be needed for all shows)
- Post-show week: Monday 20th March – Friday 24th March

Fee: £500 inclusive fee for tech week, £50 per performance, £500 inclusive fee for post-show week

Application deadline: 23 January 2023

The Watermill Theatre is committed to equality of opportunity and access for all. We aim to create a working environment which values and respects the variety of lifestyles and cultures found within theatre and within our local community.

Contact Details: 

To apply, please send a CV to Emily Barratt (Head of Wardrobe) at emily@watermill.org.uk.

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