Job Description

Wiltshire Creative is seeking a skilled and professional Dresser with costume maintenance experience to support our upcoming production of Blithe Spirit.

The production rehearses and performs at Salisbury Playhouse, before transferring for one week of performances at Blackpool Grand Theatre.

Contract Schedule:

  • Final week of rehearsals: begins 22nd September 2025
  • Tech week: commences 29th September 2025
  • First Preview: 2nd October 2025
  • Press Night: 7th October 2025
  • Salisbury run ends: 25th October 2025
  • Blackpool run: 28th October – 1st November 2025

The successful candidate will have:

  • Proven experience in dressing for theatre, particularly working with lead performers and professional tours.
  • High level of organisational skills and reliability
  • Strong sewing skills and experience in costume maintenance, with a working knowledge of 1930s period costume
  • Willingness to handling and assisting cast with wigs
  • A calm, discreet and professional manner backstage and in dressing rooms
  • Availability to travel to and work in Blackpool for the final week of the production

This is a great opportunity to work with a committed and collaborative team on a stylish and witty period production.

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to production@wiltshirecreative.co.uk by Friday 15th August.

Please note: We reserve the right to close applications early if the position is filled.