The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh has announced Lyndsey Jackson as its new Executive Director, beginning January 2026.
Jackson is currently Deputy Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, where she has spent over twelve years supporting the world’s largest platform for creative talent.
Her tenure at the Fringe Society has included securing £7 million in capital funding from the UK Government and launching the Keep it Fringe Fund to support artists.
Prior to her work in Edinburgh, Jackson held roles in event and theatre production, youth engagement, and community outreach with Kabosh in Belfast and Shooting Fish/Blueprint Film in Lincoln.
She also serves as Chair of the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) Board of Finance and has held board positions ranging from the 2022 Commonwealth Games to small theatre companies in Northern Ireland.
Speaking of her appointment, Lyndsey Jackson said:
“I’m excited to be joining James and the team at The Lyceum and look forward to contributing to the long-term success of this glorious producing theatre. Twelve years working in the Fringe and Scottish cultural ecology has taught me much about the ingenuity and creativity of artists, and it has been an honour to support a platform on which all creative talent can thrive. I wholeheartedly believe it is our rich and varied cultural offer that makes Edinburgh a world class city for residents, visitors and the creative community. At the heart of this ecology sits The Lyceum, world renowned for producing exceptional theatre and delivering deep and rich community engagement. I’m eager to offer my expertise and knowledge to the highly skilled team here to ensure we continue to offer Edinburgh, Scotland and the world the most exceptional stories, created and showcased right here on the stages of The Lyceum.”
Artistic Director James Brining welcomed the appointment:
“I’m absolutely delighted that Lyndsey Jackson will be joining The Lyceum as our new Executive Director early in the New Year. She has a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of Scotland’s cultural landscape which will be a huge asset to us as we embark upon this new era. It’s a great time to join our organisation, during our 60th anniversary season. The Lyceum is a key player in Scotland’s cultural life, and I’m really excited about working together to shape the next chapter of this theatre’s journey, changing and developing the organisation to maximise the positive impact we can make for artists and audiences across Scotland.”
Chair Tari Lang added:
“I welcome Lyndsey warmly to The Lyceum. Mike Griffiths will leave big shoes to fill, and I am confident Lyndsey is the right person to fill them. Her experience, latterly during the twelve years at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, has demonstrated her organisational and operational leadership, and a deep understanding of the culture sector not just in Scotland, but across the UK and internationally. I know that Lyndsey and James will create a powerful duo and look forward to working with them.”
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