A锘縭ts venue Eden Court cutting 10% of workforce

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Image caption, E锘縟en Court in Inverness employs 143 people

T锘縣e largest arts venue in the Highlands is cutting 10% of its workforce due to rising inflation and the slow return of sell-out performances.

E锘縟en Court in Inverness employs 143 people and has theatre space, cinemas and a caf茅.

S锘縯aff costs account for about 50% of the venue's expenditure.

B锘縪sses said they had regrettably sought voluntary and compulsory redundancies.

I锘縩 a further step to cut running costs, Eden Court's opening hours will be reduced by 20% from 9 January.

S锘縠parate from the cuts, Eden Court said it was offering initiatives to help its customers.

T锘縣ey include lower cost tickets to people who feel standard prices are unaffordable.

E锘縟en Court said there was no requirement to show proof of any kind and the tickets could be purchased online or at the box office, with no questions asked.