Experience Guru Nanak’s story through a classical tradition of storytelling, poetry, and performance by the Atelier Theatre Co.
Presented by the Sikh Foundation International, this special evening brings the acclaimed Atelier Theatre Company to the Bay Area for a moving retelling of the life and legacy of Guru Nanak.
Daastaan-e-Guru Nanak is a 70-minute performance in the daastaangoi tradition, blending live narration, poetry, music, and Janamsakhi-inspired storytelling. Performed in Hindustani with musical interludes, it offers an accessible introduction to Guru Nanak’s message of compassion, equality, humility, and oneness.
We hope you will join us for this special evening. This is a donation-based event, and guests are welcome to contribute at whatever level feels meaningful. Your support helps make programs like this possible.
Details & Registration
- Saturday, June 13th at the Triton Museum of Art
- 5:30 pm: Doors open, tea and light refreshments
- 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Performance
- Click Here to Register & see more information
About the Performance
Created and performed by the Atelier Theatre Company in New Delhi, Daastaan-e-Guru Nanak has been presented internationally to audiences interested in Sikh history, storytelling traditions, and South Asian performance.
Performers:
- Ishmeet Narula
- Kuljeet Singh
- Chanpreet Singh
Script and Direction: Kuljeet Singh
Creative Producer: Chanpreet Singh
Part of Atelier Theatre Company’s 2026 U.S. tour, the performance has also been featured at the San Diego International Fringe Festival and other venues across California.
Rather than a conventional lecture or stage play, the performance combines spoken word, live music, poetry, and oral storytelling to create an intimate and immersive experience.
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