Job Description

Cameron Mackintosh Ltd are looking for a talented Wigs Assistant for the London production of Les Misérables.
 
We are recruiting candidates with proven experience of large-scale musical theatre productions.
 
The deadline for this role is 7th August 2026. 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and have an equal opportunity approach across all personal characteristics.

-          Help the Head of Wigs and Deputy Head of Wigs coordinate the efficient management and maintenance of the wigs department; 

-          Take care of all wigs ensuring that they are maintained and stored appropriately; 

-          Carry out wig fittings as required;  

-          Fulfil any makeup requirements needed for the show at the request of your manager; 

-          Cover any wig show plots as required;  

-          Pre-set wigs correctly and assisting artists into them where necessary; 

-          Maintain a high standard of work, ensuring wigs and make-up are presented in accordance with the design set by the creative team;

-          Be prepared to teach or learn any show plots when necessary;

-          Help ensure requests from supervisors or the creative team and carried out; 

-          Attend promotional events such as publicity and photographic calls, press and media interviews and press junkets as required; 

-          Provide accurate time sheets on a weekly basis;

-          Attend meetings or training courses as required;

-         Be aware of and adhere to the Producer’s health and safety policies; 

-          Uphold and promote at all times the Producer’s child protection policy and related procedures and guidelines;

-          Comply with the Producer’s policies and procedures in force from time to time, including but not limited to the Producer’s policies on Equal Opportunities, Bullying and Harassment, Safeguarding, Social Media, Data Protection;

-          Undertake any other reasonable duties asked for by the Producer.