Rue Alharbi is a creative working across stage and screen, with a practice rooted in producing, performance, and collaboration.
Stories have always been at the centre of my life. As a child, I spent countless hours watching films and television, then turning my bedroom into a stage where I could perform the stories I had just watched.
Growing up, acting wasn't a conventional path, but I took every opportunity I could to perform — from school performances to the drama club at King Abdulaziz University.
I first studied Marketing before being awarded a Cultural Scholarship from the Saudi Ministry of Culture to study Drama and Theatre Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London. Those years allowed me to explore storytelling from every angle — working across theatre and film as an actor, producer, theatre director, and later as a 1st Assistant Director in Saudi Arabia.
Today, I continue to work across performance and production, driven by the same curiosity that first led me to step onto an imaginary stage in my childhood bedroom. I believe the best stories are built through collaboration, and I'm always looking for new ways to help bring them to life.
A cross-section of theatre, film, and design. Colours flag the hats I was wearing.
A character-driven microdrama produced by 2Pure Films.
ContributionOversaw script breakdown, production scheduling, and on-set coordination — balancing location constraints, daylight availability, and cast logistics. Led rehearsals and worked closely with the cast to establish character alignment before principal photography.
A psychological theatre piece following a painter trapped in a prolonged creative block. As the figures within her paintings come to life, they confront her with memories, fears, and unresolved emotions, leading her on a journey towards the source of her suffering.
An experimental short film inspired by the visual language and narrative conventions of Japanese anime.
ContributionManaged production logistics, secured crew and resources, and coordinated the production schedule to successfully deliver the project within its planned timeframe.
A contemporary thriller adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello, exploring themes of trust, manipulation, and perception.
ContributionLed location scouting, secured filming permissions, and coordinated production logistics to ensure the project remained on schedule throughout principal photography.
An action short film following a rookie police officer who mistakes a wanted robber for a victim, leading to an unexpected confrontation that challenges both characters' assumptions.
A verbatim theatre production based on testimonies presented during the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, exploring the human impact of the pandemic through real accounts.
A contemporary adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, reimagined through the theatrical style and emotional honesty of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag.
A psychological short film exploring anxiety, fear, and the internal battles that shape our perception of reality.
A thriller following a young woman forced to rely on instinct when confronted by an increasingly dangerous situation.
An immersive performance examining body image and societal expectations, inviting audiences to reflect on beauty, identity, and self-perception.
A theatrical adaptation exploring the rise, ambition, and legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte through an ensemble performance.
An original contemporary play exploring the emotional journey of an actor navigating ambition, relationships, and self-doubt.
ContributionDesigned and delivered the production's set, overseeing material sourcing, budgeting, and workshop coordination. Collaborated closely with the wider creative team to ensure the design supported both the practical demands and artistic vision of the production.