Currently seeking:
Props and Costume Supervisor
OperaUpClose is looking for an creative professional to join our team as the Props and Costume Supervisor for our new production of Flotsam which will premiere at Mayflower Studios, with rehearsals and tour beginning October 2026. As part of our commitment to developing talent, we are looking for an Early Career Associate who is within the first five years of their practice.
Job Description
Freelance contract, including attendance at production meetings, presence in rehearsals from 05/10/2026 and production week and opening performances 24/10/2026 as reasonably required.
Reporting to: Executive Producer/Production Manager
Fee: £1,500
Location: London Bubble and Half Moon Theatre, London
Dates:
Friday 14 August 2026 - Final Design Meeting
Monday 5 to Saturday 17 October 2026 - Rehearsals in London; London Bubble, London.
Monday 19 to Friday 23 October 2026 - Technical Days: Half Moon Theatre, London.
Saturday 24 October 2026 - Opening Performances: Mayflower Studios, Southampton
Application Deadline: Monday 20th July
Interviews: 27/28 July
To find out more, please download the job pack via the button below.
If you would like the job pack in a different format or you would like to organise a chat with someone about the application process, please email info@operaupclose.com
How to apply
To apply please download the full job pack above, then fill in this form here. On the form, you will be asked to submit: A CV (PDF format), or link to website or portfolio. A short cover letter or video outlining your relevant experience and why you’re interested in working with OperaUpClose. To be considered you need to be able to demonstrate that you have undergone professional training and/or are working at a professional level.
Deadline for applications: 12pm - Monday 20th July
Please email your application or any questions to info@operaupclose.com with ‘Props and Costumer Supervisor’ in the subject line.
OperaUpClose is an equal opportunities and living wage employer. Our aim is to create a diverse and inclusive working environment which reflects the communities and audiences we engage with. The recruitment process is open to all, and we are especially interested in hearing from candidates from the global majority, disabled, neurodivergent and working-class people.