Apprentice Costume Technician

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Nottingham Playhouse is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic individual to assist in delivering high quality support within the Costume department, whilst gaining knowledge and experience working in its Studio on in-house and touring productions.

The Apprentice Technician will play a key part in bringing designs to life from page to stage for Nottingham Playhouse productions, including main-stage productions, studio productions, co-productions, touring and participation productions. They will help ensure the Costume department delivers the highest standards of support to enable the creative process, working closely with creative teams to achieve their vision to the highest artistic and technical standards.

This post will provide quality training leading to a nationally recognised Level 3 Creative Venue Technician Apprenticeship qualification. Nottingham Playhouse can provide unrivalled experience across all disciplines needed to work in a Costume studio and running wardrobe department in a fully producing theatre. As part of your training, you will also gain the ABTT Bronze Award which is recognised across the industry.

The role will suit someone interested in working in a fast paced running wardrobe environment and gaining skills and knowledge as part of the Costume team. You will be given the opportunity to develop these skills in a producing theatre, with 80 per cent of your time working with our team of skilled professionals and 20 per cent of your time spent on college learning and course work. They want to provide committed, enthusiastic and practically minded individuals with a vibrant start in technical theatre and live events.

This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 2 years.

Download the job pack opposite for full details about the role and working at Nottingham Playhouse. You can also go along to their drop-in session on Saturday 14 June 2025 between 10am-2pm to chat to their friendly team about this role.