Overview
Wigs Hair and Make-up Assistant
Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for a full-time, experienced Wigs Hair and Make-up Assistant to work on the London production of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW.
Written by Kate Trefry, an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry, directed by Stephen Daldry, co-directed by Justin Martin for the Phoenix Theatre and produced by Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions.
Skills required include excellent: wig setting and dressing, makeup application and knowledge, styling of Afro-textured hair, gents hair styling, character and fashion make-up and some prosthetics.
Experience in a similar role on a large-scale production is required.
We are committed to a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.
Start Date: March 2026.
Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract and must have the right to work in the UK.
Job Location: West End London
Contract Type: A year’s fixed term contract from the then the contract will be rolling.
Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.
Weekly Hours: 6 day working weeks (Tuesday to Sunday); 8 shows per week plus maintenance and understudy calls.
Application Deadline: Sunday 15th February 2026 at 23:59
Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.
Closing Date: 2026-02-15
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
