The RSC is an ensemble company. Everyone in the company, from directors, actors and writers to production, administrative, technical and workshop staff all collaborate in the RSC's distinctive and unmistakable approach to theatre. The RSC employs over 700 people who either work directly on producing and running the productions or within roles that directly support the work that takes place on stage.

Her Majesty The Queen is Patron of the Royal Shakespeare Company. His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is the RSC’s President and chairs the Company’s Annual General Meeting.

The RSC is led by the Board, chaired by Sir Christopher Bland. The Board is made up of 17 people chosen for their skills in leading and steering the Company. They work closely with the Artistic Director, Executive Director and executive management team.

All Board members are selected from a wider group of RSC Governors. The Governors delegate the responsibility for running the RSC to members of the Board. Governors act as ambassadors and advocates for the RSC and are drawn from a wide range of disciplines, bringing their experience and skills to the life of the Company.

The artistic leadership and the management of the RSC is the responsibility of the RSC’s Artistic Director, Michael Boyd and Executive Director, Vikki Heywood. They are supported by a group of senior managers who make up the Steering Committee.

Associate Advisory Directors work closely with Michael Boyd on the artistic programme. Theatre directors Gregory Doran (Chief Associate Director), Deborah Shaw and the designer Tom Piper work alongside the Artistic Director as Associate Directors of the Company.

Associate Artists are a group of actors, designers and writers who have a special association with the RSC.