Hours Per Week:
4 hrs TOTAL
Suitable for:
Students/Alumni
Can this job be completed remotely?
No
Location
London
Display Salary
£20.17/hr (incl. Holiday Pay)
Vacancy Type
Temp
Start Date
17 Jun 2026
End Date
18 Jun 2026
 

Job Description

Location: West London (performance venue)
Dates: 17–18 June 2026

Travel expense will be reimbursed (Details and receipts to be provided while filling timesheets)

We are recruiting a skilled Hair Stylist to support a live musical theatre production taking place at a performance venue in West London. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating authentic 1920s hairstyles for four principal performers in a fast-paced backstage environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and execute period-appropriate 1920s hairstyles for lead cast members.

  • Work efficiently within tight backstage timeframes on performance days.

  • Maintain a calm, professional presence in a live theatre setting.

  • Collaborate with production and costume teams to ensure visual consistency.

  • Support quick touch-ups as required prior to performances.

Working Hours

  • 17 June 2026: Approximately 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

  • 18 June 2026: Approximately 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Personal Specification

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience creating vintage or period hairstyles, particularly 1920s looks.

  • Previous experience in theatre, film, live performance, or similar production environments.

  • Professional, reliable, and adaptable under live event conditions.

  • Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain).

  • Experience working with — or willingness to support — young performers aged 10–16.

Desirable

  • Portfolio showcasing period styling work.

  • Understanding of backstage protocols and live performance schedules.

If you can demonstrate your experience and eligibility with this brief, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CVs and portfolios showcasing vintage or period hairstyles today.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

 
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Due to high interest, we have limited the number of applications for this role.
This is a UAL Arts Temps role.

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