Ruth Mackenzie named British Council arts director
Ruth Mackenzie has been named the director of arts at the British Council. Her prior roles include directing the London 2012 Festival and leading the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris from 2017 to 2020. She was also the artistic director for the 2024 Adelaide Festival but departed midway to take on the role of programme director for arts, culture, and creative industries policy within the South Australian government. Mackenzie shared her excitement about joining the British Council, highlighting its inspiring mission for peace and prosperity that resonates with creatives around the globe.
Key facts
- Ruth Mackenzie appointed director of arts at British Council
- Previously directed London 2012 Festival
- Director of Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris from 2017 to 2020
- Left Théâtre du Châtelet on acrimonious terms
- Appointed artistic director of 2024 Adelaide Festival
- Left Adelaide Festival midway to join South Australian government
- Role in South Australia: programme director for arts, culture and creative industries policy
- Mackenzie praised British Council's mission for peace and prosperity
Entities
Artists
- Ruth Mackenzie
Institutions
- British Council
- Théâtre du Châtelet
- Adelaide Festival
- Government of South Australia
Locations
- London
- Paris
- France
- Adelaide
- Australia
- South Australia