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We are looking for a freelance WHAM Supervisor to join us at Leeds Playhouse for our production of A Christmas Carol.
We are looking for a Wigs, Hair & Makeup Supervisor to deliver the WHAM requirements for a new Production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at Leeds Playhouse for this festive season, alongside the show WHAM team.
The WHAM Supervisor is a vital role within the Production departments. The ability to work as part of a busy team using a range of skills and work collaboratively with other departments.
The WHAM Supervisor reports directly to the Head of Costume & Wigs. This team works under the overall direction of the Technical Director.
Fee is £8,000 for the duration of the freelance contract – paid in instalments to agreed dates and submission of invoices.
Hours as required from Monday 29 September 2025 for preparation and delivery, to 29 November 2025. You may be required for production and design meetings prior to this date and/or for recruitment of the WHAM team for the show – this can be in person or online subject to your location.
We would expect full-time attendance at Leeds Playhouse from Monday 3 November through to Thursday 27 November 2025 inclusive, including evening and Saturday work.
After end of contract to end of run of production on 17 January 2026 Leeds Playhouse would expect the WHAM Supervisor to be available to the Wigs team for remote advice and support as required.
To find out more about this role, please download our job pack on our website.
To apply, visit our website https://www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/job/wham-supervisor-a-christmas-carol/
The closing date for applications is 10am Monday 11 August 2025.
Interviews to be scheduled for the week commencing 18 August 2025.
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Freelance
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: £4,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Transport links
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/08/2025
