Overview

Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for Dresser to work on the upcoming West End musical “THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST” at the Noël Coward Theatre.

Responsibilities include working as part of the team on the upkeep, repair and alteration of all costumes on the production, in order to maintain the look of the production as designed. Other responsibilities include dressing performers during cover rehearsals and performances and other performance-related activities, working as part of an efficient and successful department and liaising with all other departments on the production and associated personnel.

Candidates will require relevant hands-on professional experience in costume, high level of sewing skills, the ability to work under pressure and within a team and good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as strong organisational and time management qualities.

Experience in theatre on a large-scale production is desirable. 

We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Start Date: Friday, 12th September 2025

Please Note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and must be able to commit to the full contract.

Job Location: Noël Coward Theatre, West End

Contract Type: Fixed term until Saturday 10th January 2026, or for the run of the Production, whichever shall be the shorter, subject to two weeks’ notice by the Producer as per the SOLT/BECTU Agreement.  

Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement

Weekly Hours: 6 day working weeks (Monday to Saturday); 8 shows per week plus maintenance and understudy calls.

Application Deadline: Friday, 5th September 2025, 11:59

Salary: In line with industry standards
Closing Date: 2025-09-05

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