Overview

An opportunity to be part of the Wardrobe department on BLISS: a new large-scale musical at the Pleasance Grand in Edinburgh at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, produced by the team behind Cabaret at The Kit Kat Club and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. This is an incredibly ambitious production that will test the limits of traditional fringe shows and will need a highly adept team onboard. The show is written by Tyler Beattie and Emma Lively and directed by Sheryl Kaller.

Dates: Mid-July to 31 August 2026

Role: Deputy Head of Wardrobe

Contract Type: BECTU/UKT Agreement

Weekly Fee: Above union minimums. Travel & Accommodation to be provided.

Job Description: 

Deputy Head of Wardrobe: We are looking for a Deputy HOD to be part of a team of three. Your duties and responsibilities will be those normally expected of the role on a first-class touring or West End musical. Your duties will include (but are not limited to) working with the Costume Supervisor and Head of Wardrobe to prepare costumes for rehearsals and performances, assisting in the preparation and maintenance of all wardrobe materials across the run of the production as well as working with the Head of Wardrobe to maintain and restock the relevant supplies across the run.

We are looking for candidates who like working as part of a team, have an interest and enthusiasm for theatre and enjoy the variety of work involved in a busy fringe wardrobe department. Candidates MUST have experience in a similar role in a Wardrobe department in professional theatre.

To apply: Please follow the below link to the ATG recruitment portal. If you have one, please include a CV.

Deadline: Please get in touch no later than Wednesday 20th May 2026.

Job Category: Deputy Head of Wardrobe

Job Type: Full time

Job Location Rehearsals in London. Performances at Pleasance, 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Production: BLISS

Salary: Above union minimums. Travel & Accommodation to be provided.
Closing Date: 2026-05-20

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