At the End of Kaliyuga.
- Company
- Cold Open Productions
- Creator & Solo Performer
-
Sanskruti Marathe
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
Featured at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival, At the End of Kaliyuga is a vibrant, visually rich performance that transports audiences into a cosmic courtroom, where Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Shiva the Destroyer debate the fate of humanity as Earth reaches the end of Kaliyuga—the universe’s final cycle. Will the world be reborn or end for good? Blending the grace of Bharatanatyam with the playful spirit of clowning, this show weaves humor, mythology, and movement to spark empathy and critical thinking in young minds. . Perfect for ages 5–12—and for grown-ups who are still kids at heart.
Show trailer
Credits
- Lighting Designer
- Nicole Eunju Bell
- Stage Manager
- Aishwarya Ganesh
- Producer
- Cold Open Productions
- Projections Designer
- Nicole Eunju Bell
Performances
| Date | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd July | 6:45pm | |||
| 4th July | 5:00pm | |||
| 5th July | 12:15pm | |||
| 8th July | 8:45pm | |||
| 10th July | 1:45pm | |||
| 12th July | 12:15pm | |||
| 13th July | 7:15pm |
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Venue
7 : Native Earth's Aki Studio
585 Dundas Street E
Toronto
Ontario
M5A 2B7
Access
- Level of Physical Access
- Accessible
Covid-19 policy
- Masks
- Not required
More about the show and company
Cold Open Productions is a multidisciplinary arts company founded by Sanskruti Marathe, an Indian Canadian artist. The company is dedicated to reimagining storytelling by blending South Asian artistic traditions with contemporary performance techniques, creating holistic and immersive narratives that engage diverse audiences.
Land acknowledgement
At Cold Open Productions, we are deeply grateful to create and share stories on the land we now call Brampton—land that has been home to generations of Indigenous Peoples including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat, and continues to be home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
As an immigrant kid who arrived here with big dreams and a heart full of stories, this land welcomed me, shaped me, and helped me grow into the artist I am today. I carry that gratitude into everything I create.
This land holds deep wisdom, memory, and tradition. We honour those truths and recognize our responsibility as storytellers—especially those of us from diasporic communities—to listen, to learn, and to show up with care and respect. We’re committed to continuing this work in solidarity through art that bridges cultures and brings people together.
Content advice
Suitable for all ages Audience participation
Audience participation details
In the climax of the show, children and some grown-ups are invited on stage to learn Indian classical dance gestures and join the performer in imagining and building a new world together.
Sensory description
At the End of Kaliyuga is a visually rich and movement-based performance featuring vibrant Indian classical dance costumes paired with a playful clown nose, creating a unique blend of tradition and whimsy. The stage is illuminated by dynamic projections of galaxies and cosmic landscapes, immersing the audience in an otherworldly atmosphere. The soundscape is composed primarily of Indian classical instruments such as the sitar and veena, creating a meditative and evocative auditory experience. Along with dialogue the show is driven by expressive movement and gesture, making it accessible and enjoyable for audiences who are Deaf or hard of hearing. While the visual elements enhance the experience, the strong use of music and physical storytelling also allows the show to be appreciated by blind or vision-impaired audiences.