Ruth Knight is a British opera director from the South West of England.

Ruth has earned a reputation as a shrewd but imaginative director, who consistently strikes a balance between clear storytelling and dramatic insight. Ruth regularly works for internationally respected companies such as the Royal Opera, English National Opera and Garsington Opera.

Previously for ENO: Gloriana, La traviata, Lady Macbeth of Mtensk

Ruth is the Artistic Director of Outland Opera, a small grassroots company making site-specific work in underserved parts of the South West. She fervently believes in the importance of work that is grounded in community.