We are looking for Dressers to join our Costume & Wardrobe Department.
Running Wardrobe holds a vital role within Technical and Production, providing support of the highest standard for the NT’s varied repertoire.
The department is a busy team of around 11 experienced staff including Wardrobe Supervisors and Dressers. In addition, we employ fixed term contract and casual employees.
The varying styles of each new production provides new challenges and the Wardrobe team frequently need to re-address performance requirements and priorities.
As part of the Running Wardrobe Team, the Dressers at the National Theatre provide the most effective dressing support for members of the acting company and assist in maintaining the standard of the Costume Designer’s specification throughout the run of a production.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Experience of dressing for a busy professional theatre production.
Experience of costume maintenance and laundry skills.
Basic sewing skills, capable of making emergency repairs.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in accordance with performance requirements.
Ability to take instruction and implement new ideas
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Download the Job Description Here
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is: Friday 20th April 2023, at 12 Noon
For further queries please email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk
We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and welcome applications from everyone.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
People Department 2023