Wig Assistant Placement (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) - Kings Theatre Portsmouth

Theatre Royal is seeking an experienced, proactive Deputy Stage Manager to join our vibrant team for our 2025 Christmas pantomime. This year’s production promises high energy, dazzling spectacle, and plenty of festive fun—so we’re looking for a DSM who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and brings precision, warmth, and a cool head under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on book-covering and cueing throughout rehearsals and performances
Liaise confidently with cast, creatives, technical teams, and venue staff
Manage rehearsal room logistics and daily calls
Maintain clear, accurate show documentation and prompt books
Support the Stage Manager in running the show and coordinating backstage operations

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven DSM experience on mid- to large-scale productions (panto experience a plus!)
Strong cueing and multitasking ability, especially with complex sound, LX, and FX sequences
Excellent communication and people skills
Calm, organised, and solutions-focused under pressure
Familiarity with ITC/Equity agreements and safe working practices

Dates

Rehearsals begin 1 Dec 2025, with tech and previews in early December. The show runs until 4 January 2026, including Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Eve performances.

If you are interested and believe you have the right skills we’re looking for, please email a CV to recruitment@kingsportsmouth.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Sunday 26th October 2025

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King’s Theatre reserves the right to close an advert early if sufficient applications are received. Due to the number of applications, we will be unable to provide individual feedback at Shortlisting stage.

We are looking for a passionate individual looking to undertake a placement as a Wig Assistant for our upcoming production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

You will work alongside a talented Head of Wigs who will provide detailed training to ensure you are able to undertake the role.

You will be required to be available for all the following October dates as the shift rotation is yet to be finalised:

Thursday 3^rd – 1:30-10:30
Friday 4^th – 12-8:30
Saturday 5^th – 9-10:30
Sunday 6^th – 10:30-10:30
Monday 7^th – 10:30-10:30
Tuesday 8^th– 12:30-9:30
Wednesday 9^th – 12:30-9:30
Thursday 10^th – 12:30-9:30
Friday 11^th – 12:30-9:30
Saturday 12^th – 9:30 – 9:30
Sunday 13^th – 9am-8pm

The role is an unpaid work placement with all necessary training provided to utilise and build skills learnt in college / hair courses.

If you are interested and believe you have the right skills we’re looking for, please complete the application form below and email to recruitment@kingsportsmouth.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd September 2024.

Click here for Placement Application Form

Click here for the GDPR Notice

King’s Theatre reserves the right to close an advert early if sufficient applications are received. Due to the number of applications, we will be unable to provide individual feedback at Shortlisting stage.