FAQ - Company information requests

• How many people saw an RSC production last year?

  A lot! The number changes every year, but the RSC Annual Report includes this information and much more and is available to download as a PDF.

• How is the RSC funded?

  We are a registered charity (number 212481) and rely on a mix of income to fund our artistic programme and to help us reach the widest possible audience. Some of it comes from grants from the Arts Council and other places. Some of it comes from our own fundraising efforts. Some of it comes directly from ticket sales. Full information about the RSC's funding is included in the About Us section.

• I'm completing a school/college/university project and need more information about the RSC. Where can I find this?

  The best starting point is our Annual Report which includes detailed and varied information about the RSC. You can download a PDF version too. If you need more information after you've read it then get in touch and we'll do our best to help you.

• I'm coming to Stratford-upon-Avon soon, what can I see?

  Information about all our up and coming productions is included in What's On and Buy Tickets. You could also book a Theatre Tour, a trip up theTower, visit a free exhibition or book a table at the Rooftop Restaurant. And there are plenty of other things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon too. The Your Visit section has lots more information.

• I'm doing a school/college/university project and would like to survey RSC audiences. Do I need permission?

  Yes, we're afraid so. As an organisation, we conduct regular audience research and cannot accommodate requests for students to use their own surveys – because we want to be careful not to annoy our audiences with too many requests for information. Our audiences are really important to us.

  However, if your project needs information you can't find in our annual report use the contact form to send us a request and we may be able to provide copies of RSC research reports for your project

• What kind of marketing and communications does the RSC use to raise awareness of productions?

  The RSC uses a range of media and techniques to market and communicate about our productions. These include: print advertising, online advertising, emails, direct mail, leaflet distribution, social media and outdoor advertising. We also have a busy press office who work with the media and bloggers to promote our work.

• Is the RSC interested in attracting new audiences to its work?

  Yes, we are keen to welcome everyone to the RSC. As we are supported by Arts Council England, we have a special remit to attract regional and national audiences to the RSC. In particular we would like to attract more young adults (16 - 44), a broader range of social grades and more people from Black and Minority Ethnic groups to our work. We're working hard to achieve this.