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- The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) plans an 11% workforce reduction and costume-department merge to offset a £5m–£6m shortfall.
- Joint artistic director Daniel Evans says the cuts could save about £2.8m annually as costs rise and Arts Council England funding falls.
- The RSC is consulting staff on changes, including voluntary redundancy offers.
- Philippa Childs of Bectu notes the financial challenges facing the RSC and the industry.
