Caste Away Arts

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Caste Away Arts is a Midland’s-based theatre company led by Rena Dipti Annobil, Reena Bhatoa and Ravina Rai.

It all started in 2004 when Rena and Reena joined the charity CasteWatchUK which aims to eliminate caste discrimination in the UK. The two Re(e)na's wanted to help with this good cause and decided to use their skills and experience in writing and drama to write a play about caste discrimination which was based on true life experiences of people that they met. They finished the play (The Fifth Cup) in early 2006 and decided to produce it themselves and create a platform for future projects. And thus Caste Away Arts was born.

After working themselves to the bone for a while, Rena and Reena joined forces with the amazingly efficient and well organised Ravina Rai in 2007. The small, but perfectly formed, circle of three went to work producing their debut production The Fifth Cup which sold out at The Drum theatre in Birmingham in December 2007.

Caste Away Arts are currently working on a UK tour for The Fifth Cup, new material and several artistic collaborations. They remain passionate about using theatre to break down barriers and eliminate discrimination. They are commited to producing high quality entertainment with a strong social message.

Caste Away Arts is the artistic arm of charity CasteWatchUK and is supported by them in all their endeavours.