"Their theatre work covers some of the main issues that are prominent within the Asian communities, with the themes crossing over into mainstream communities."
(The Drum Theatre, Birmingham)
The Fifth Cup – "A fresh look at the complex issues of identity."(Windsor Express)
Caste Away Arts is a Midland’s-based theatre company led by Rena Dipti Annobil, Reena Jaisiah 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 well-organised and business-minded Ravina Rai in 2007. The small, but perfectly formed, circle of three went to work producing their debut production The Fifth Cup, a heart-warming and gripping drama, which sold out at The Drum theatre in Birmingham in December 2007. After this success and due to popular demand, they took The Fifth Cup on a national tour in autumn 2008. Caste Away Arts received an excellent audience response from theatres in Windsor, Southall, Leicester and Birmingham.
Caste Away Arts are currently working on new material. They remain passionate about using theatre to break down barriers and eliminate discrimination. They are committed to producing high quality entertainment with a strong social message.
Caste Away Arts is the artistic arm of charity CasteWatchUK (make this into a link) and is supported by them in all their endeavours.
Caste Away Arts comes under the umbrella of CasteWatchUK and is supported by them in their endeavours.
For more information go to www.castewatchuk.org
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Email: info@casteawayarts.com
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