Ruth Mackenzie

Ruth Mackenzie (born ) is an artistic director of theatres and arts festivals. She has worked extensively in the UK and Europe, and was responsible for the London 2012 Festival. In 2022 she was appointed as artistic director of the Adelaide Festival of Arts in South Australia. Career Mackenzie was born in Reading, England, but grew up first in South Africa then in London. Mackenzie was a drama officer for Arts Council England. She was executive director of Nottingham Playhouse from 1990 until 1997, when she became director of Scottish Opera. She was co-artistic director of the Chichester Festival Theatre from 2003 to 2005, alongside Steven Pimlott and Martin Duncan. She has also been director of the Manchester International Festival. She was director of the London 2012 Festival, the official cultural programme of the London 2012 Olympics