WARDROBE ASSISTANT – TREASURE ISLAND
CLOSING DATE MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2026 17:00
We are looking for a Wardrobe Assistant for Taunton Brewhouse’s forthcoming Christmas production of Treasure Island written by Mike Aykers, directed by Steph Kempson and composed by Elizabeth Westcott.
We are looking for a reliable and organised Wardrobe Assistant to join us for the run of Treasure Island this Christmas season. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of costumes throughout the show's run. This is a freelance role.
Treasure Island – About the Show
Will you risk everything for gold? Or is some treasure worth more than money?
Jim Hawkins is growing up in the salt-aired historic harbour town of Watchet on the coast of West Somerset, but wants more from life than one day becoming the owner of the family B&B.
The arrival of a mysterious sailor and the treasure map he brings with him turns Jim’s ordinary world upside down. Home comforts are soon a distant memory as Jim is aboard a ship bound for who knows where in search of stolen gold, sailing alongside a crew of colourful rogues, brave adventurers, and one utterly unforgettable, silvertongued pirate: Long John Silver.
Digging for buried treasure brings many things to the surface and Jim must face a question that no map can answer.
Bursting with rousing folk music, crashing waves, daring adventures, and a great deal of laughter, this is a story about loyalty, courage, and the most important journey of all – growing up and working out what really matters.
The Wardrobe Assistant will need to be available for the following periods of time:
Part time:
Between Tuesday 8 December – Sunday 27 December 2026
A rota will be created around the show dates in collaboration with the Wardrobe Assistant’s availability.
As Wardrobe Assistant, you will:
• Launder and press costumes between performances
• Organise and maintain the wardrobe stock (labelling, hanging, storage)
• Carry out small repairs and amendments (hemming, button replacement, quick fixes)
• Liaising with the Producer on any issues or repairs required
• Maintain the integrity of the costume design throughout the run
We are looking for someone who has:
Prior experience in a wardrobe or laundry role for theatre (preferred but not essential)
• Basic hand and machine sewing skills
• Well organised, reliable and able to work to a tight turnaround between shows
• Comfortable working evenings/weekends as required by the show schedule
• A team player with good communication skills
Must be local to Taunton or within easy commuting distance, as this role requires regular in-person attendance throughout the run
Fee:
The fee for this role is £800
How to apply
Please send a CV and a covering letter (no longer than one side of A4 each) or a video/audio recording (no more than 2 minutes in total) to vic@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk by 17:00 on Monday ${ \mathsf { 7 } } ^ { \mathrm { t h } }$ September.
Please tell us:
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Why you want to be a Wardrobe Assistant on this production.
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What skills and experience you have in wardrobing/costume and what you'd bring to the role.
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What you hope to gain from the experience.
We are keen for your efforts to go towards honest, personal thoughts, instead of a perfectly written answer. Bullet point answers are acceptable.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact, Vic Hole, Producer and Programme Manager vic@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk.