Théâtre National De Bordeaux En Aquitaine

What Théâtre National De Bordeaux En Aquitaine does

Théâtre National De Bordeaux En Aquitaine (TNBA) is a French national theater and Centre Dramatique National headquartered in central Bordeaux at 3 Place Pierre Renaudel. Founded in 2003 and operating as a Société par actions simplifiée (SASU), it is officially designated as a Théâtre National by the French Ministry of Culture and operates under multi-tier public oversight and funding from DRAC Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Ville de Bordeaux, Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and Département de la Gironde. The institution produces and presents contemporary theater, dance, and live performance programming for general and youth audiences across its seasonal calendar (currently announced for the 2026/2027 season), with artist-director Fanny de Chaillé directing the creative vision and several signature productions (Transformé, Ultrasensibles, Désordre du discours, Une autre histoire du théâtre).

TNBA's business model combines three earned-revenue streams with substantial public subsidy: individual and group ticket sales executed through an online ticketing platform (Billetterie) and physical box office; subscription-style membership cards (Carte tnba) offering discounted access across the season; and gift cards (Carte Cadeau) sold for future redemption. Secondary streams include higher-education theater training through L'école and production resources supplied via Espace Production. The integrated ecosystem extends beyond programming into in-house production (Maison de Productions), co-productions with marquee festivals (Festival d'Avignon, FAB), educational programming, and a multi-channel audience engagement presence across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, Vimeo, Twitch, SoundCloud, X, email newsletter (managed via Brevo), printed season brochures, and the Radio Quiproquo podcast series.

The underlying digital infrastructure is conventional rather than technology-led: a self-service e-commerce ticketing site with secure payments via PAYBOX, a CMS-managed marketing website, and standard analytics. The institution reports partial accessibility compliance at 73% under RGAA 4.1.2. No AI/ML capabilities, API, or SDK offerings are disclosed. Customer segments are horizontal (broad public, plus a dedicated young audience track), and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Permanent headcount is stated at 11–50, with on-stage and production talent engaged per production. Operational licenses L-R-25-003179, L-R-25-003180, and L-R-25-003183 valid for 2025 authorise the institution to operate across three regulatory categories.

Name

Théâtre National De Bordeaux En Aquitaine

Legal name

tnba - Théâtre National de Bordeaux en Aquitaine – Société par actions simplifiée (SASU)

Website

https://tnba.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TNBA is a French national theater in Bordeaux that produces and presents contemporary theater, dance, and live performances, serving the general public and young audiences through seasonal programming, ticket sales, membership cards, a production house, and a drama school.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Theater

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama) (MPAGABAH), Regional & Repertory Theatre Companies (MPAGABAB), Theatre Education, Training & Conservatories (MPAGABAN)

Keywords

• Live theater performances
• Theatrical productions
• Performing arts venue
• Theater education
• Dance performances

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from individual performance tickets sold through online platform and physical box office
2. Membership Cards: Season subscription cards (Carte tnba) offering discounted access to performances throughout the year
3. Gift Cards: Gift cards (Carte Cadeau) sold for use against future ticket purchases

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Théâtre National De Bordeaux En Aquitaine is a French national theater designated as a Centre Dramatique National by the French Ministry of Culture. It produces and presents contemporary theater, dance, and performance works year-round, operates an in-house production house (Maison de Productions), runs a higher-education theater school (L'école), and provides ticketing, membership programs, and audience engagement services across its venues in Bordeaux.

Product overview

TNBA is a National Theatre (Théâtre National) and National Dramatic Centre (Centre Dramatique National) in Bordeaux, France. The institution operates as a unified performing arts organization offering theatrical productions through its production house (Maison de Productions), an online ticketing system (Billetterie), and a theatre school (L'école) providing higher education training. The core offering consists of live theatre performances across multiple venues, with productions created in-house by artistic director Fanny de Chaillé or co-produced with partner companies. Supporting services include subscription cards, gift cards, a podcast series (Radio Quiproquo), and production resources for industry professionals. The theatre is partially accessible with 73% RGAA compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Billetterie (Ticket Sales) Online and physical ticket sales platform for theatre performances, allowing customers to purchase tickets, create accounts, and manage orders.
• Programmation (Season Programming) Seasonal theatre programming featuring theatre, dance, youth audiences, performances, workshops, and encounters, presented across the theater's venues throughout the year.
• Maison de Productions (Production House) Production house that creates and co-produces theatrical works, including creations by artistic director Fanny de Chaillé and delegated productions.
• L'école (Theatre School) Higher education theatre training program including professional integration support, free theatre workshops, and partnerships with educational institutions.
• Radio Quiproquo Podcast and radio content series featuring episodes exploring theatre, artistic creation, and cultural topics.
• Cartes TNBA (Membership Cards) Season subscription cards (Carte tnba) offering discounted access to performances throughout the year.
• Cartes Cadeaux (Gift Cards) Gift cards sold for use against future ticket purchases at TnBA.
• Transformé Original theatrical creation by Fanny de Chaillé and Sarah Murcia, performed at Rocher de Palmer.
• Ultrasensibles Theatrical creation by Fanny de Chaillé for audiences aged 15 and above, with touring dates scheduled for 2026/2027.
• Désordre du discours Theatrical creation by Fanny de Chaillé based on Michel Foucault's 'L'Ordre du discours', designed for amphitheaters.
• Une autre histoire du théâtre Theatrical creation by Fanny de Chaillé for audiences aged 13 and above.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Festival d'AvignoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTnBA participates as associated artists and co-productions at the Festival d'Avignon, one of France's most prestigious theater festivals. This partnership involves joint production of performances and artistic collaboration.
• FAB - Festival International des Arts de Bordeaux MétropolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual collaboration with the Festival International des Arts de Bordeaux Métropole (FAB), involving co-productions and shared programming, including performances at FAB venues.
• DRAC (Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles)coreOthersRegional directorate of the French Ministry of Culture, providing governmental oversight and funding support as the national theater's regulatory and funding body.
• Ville de BordeauxcoreOthersThe City of Bordeaux, providing municipal support and funding for the theater's operations and programming.
• Région Nouvelle-AquitainecoreOthersThe Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional council, providing regional funding and support for cultural programming.
• Département de la GirondecoreOthersThe Gironde department, providing departmental funding and support for cultural activities.
• Fanny de ChaillécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFanny de Chaillé serves as Artiste Directrice (Artist Director) of TnBA, leading artistic direction and creative vision of the theater. She is a key associated artist with multiple productions at the theater.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Festival d'Avignon: France's flagship annual theater festival, where TNBA regularly places co-productions. Not a year-round operating peer, but a strategic partner and ecosystem benchmark for programming prestige and touring reach.

Direct peers

• Comédie-Française: France's oldest and most prestigious national theatre, operating a permanent troupe across multiple Parisian venues with combined production, performance, and training functions. Highly comparable to TNBA as a publicly-designated national theatre producing classical and contemporary work.
• Théâtre National Populaire (TNP) Villeurbanne: Lyon-area national theatre with a comparable Centre Dramatique National mandate, producing contemporary works, running educational outreach, and operating an in-house venue. Closest regional-national peer to TNBA in scale and scope.
• Théâtre National de Strasbourg: National theatre attached to a higher-education theatre school in Strasbourg, combining production, performance, and training. Directly comparable to TNBA's integrated venue-plus-school model.
• Théâtre National de la Colline: Parisian national theatre focused on contemporary creation and authorship, with an artistic-director-led programming model similar to TnBA. Strong peer on the contemporary production side of the portfolio.
• Théâtre National de Chaillot: Paris national theatre with a large-scale venue and education/outreach programs. Comparable to TNBA in mission (national institution serving both professional and youth audiences) and operating scale.
• Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe: Paris-based national theatre with a European focus, producing contemporary theater with international co-productions. Directly comparable mandate and operating model to TNBA's contemporary, co-production-led approach.
• Théâtre National de Bretagne: Rennes-based national theatre producing contemporary works with associated artists and a CDN-style structure. Closely comparable to TNBA on regional national-theatre scale and artistic-direction model.
• Comédie de Saint-Étienne: Saint-Étienne Centre Dramatique National producing contemporary theater with associated artists and a CDN mandate. Comparable CDN-tier production scale and artistic direction governance to TNBA.

Regional players

• Comédie de Genève: Swiss national-equivalent theatre producing contemporary works and operating a permanent venue. Comparable institutional profile to TNBA but serving a different (French-speaking Swiss) market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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