• Role

    Production & Programming

  • Salary

    Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.

  • Hours

    Full Time

  • Type

    Fixed Term Contract - Full Time

  • Interview Process

    1 Interview:
    WC 19th February 2024

  • Closing Date

    14-02-2024 at 12:00

  • Location

    56 Chandos Place
    London

    WC2N 4HG

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Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair and Make Up 

Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for a full-time, experienced Deputy Head of Wigs, Hair and Make Up to work on the London production of MEAN GIRLS.

Book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, lyrics by Nell Benjamin and Directed and Choreographed by Casey Nicholaw - this musical will arrive in the West End in June 2024.

Candidates should demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to support and deputise for the Head of WHAM. Candidates should be able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure as well as having strong organisational and time management qualities to ensure that the production runs efficiently and smoothly.

Technical skills required include excellent: wig dressing, makeup application and knowledge of makeup. Candidates should be trained in styling Afro-textured hair and have good knowledge and understanding of protective hairstyles. Desirable candidates will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of prosthetic application and products as well as barbering skills.

Experience working on several large-scale productions is essential. 

We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.

  • Start Date: WC 6th May 2024, or thereabouts
  • Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract and must have the right to work in the UK.
  • Job Location: West End London
  • Contract Type: Fixed term until Sunday 8th June 2025, or for the run of the Production, whichever shall be the shorter, subject to two weeks’ notice by the Producer as per the SOLT/BECTU Agreement. 
  • Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.
  • Weekly Hours: 6 day working weeks; 8 shows per week plus maintenance and understudy calls. 
  • Application Deadline: Wednesday 14th February 2024, midday
  • 1st round interviews: WC 19th February 2024

Closing Date

14-02-2024 at 12:00

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