What La Bordee does

Théâtre La Bordée is a non-profit theater company (organisme à but non lucratif, OBNL) operating from a purpose-built 350-seat Italian-style venue at 315 rue Saint-Joseph Est in Quebec City's Saint-Roch district, which it owns and which was inaugurated in 2002. Founded in 1976 by seven graduates of the Conservatoire d'art dramatique de Québec, including Claude Binet, Jean-Jacqui Boutet, and Pierrette Robitaille, La Bordée is the only theater producer in Quebec City that owns its own venue, which it leverages for long-term artistic planning and additional revenue through rentals of its secondary Salle Jean-Jacqui Boutet (60 seated / 200 standing). The organization produces a seasonal repertoire of approximately ten productions spanning mainstage, invited, and shorter 5 à 7 formula performances, engaging roughly 100 Quebec-based artists per season and serving general-public theatergoers, school groups (secondary and CEGEP), and youth audiences through its Club des jeunes ambassadeurs program.

La Bordée monetizes its programming through a diversified revenue model comprising individual ticket sales (via the Ticket Accès platform and box office), annual subscription packages (Abonnement 5 pièces at $195 and Forfait 3 pièces at $117), a cross-theater subscription (Abonnement croisé) shared with four other Quebec City theaters, group and school sales (from $25/student), venue rentals, and donations. Distribution is regional, concentrated in Quebec City, with marketing across email newsletters, TikTok, YouTube, and partnerships with local bookstores, restaurants, museums, and the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec. The organization is governed by a volunteer board and supported by public arts funding (Canada Council for the Arts, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, Ville de Québec) and private sponsorship led by Québecor as grand partenaire, with Trudel joining as major partner for the 2026-2027 50th anniversary season.

Current leadership is structured as a co-direction: Michel Nadeau serves as co-director general and artistic director (since August 2016, succeeding Jacques Leblanc) and Maxime Burgoyne-Chartrand as co-director general and administrative director, with Charles-Étienne Beaulne designated to succeed Nadeau in the upcoming cycle. The 2026-2027 season marks La Bordée's 50th anniversary and features ten productions including the premium-scale L'effet Lisa, alongside outreach programs and ancillary experiences such as the souper-théâtre dinner packages. No AI/ML, software, or technology product surface is disclosed; operations remain focused on live theatrical production, ticketing, venue rental, and community engagement.

Name

La Bordee

Legal name

Théâtre La Bordée

Website

https://bordee.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Théâtre La Bordée is a non-profit theater company in Quebec City that owns a 350-seat venue, produces a seasonal repertoire of ten productions, and serves general theatergoers, school groups, and youth through subscriptions, ticket sales, and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Theater & Performing Arts

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama) (MPAGABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Theatre Services & Design (Scenic/Costume/Props/Stage Management) (MPAGABAO)

Keywords

• Live theater productions
• Performing arts venue
• Subscription ticketing
• Educational theater programs
• Venue rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Joseph

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from individual tickets, subscriptions (Abonnement 5 pièces, Forfait 3 pièces), and group sales for regular and school performances
2. Donations and Support: Donations from patrons to support theater operations and community programs
3. Venue Rental: Rental of main theater (350 seats), Jean-Jacqui Boutet room (60 seated/200 standing), and foyer for events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Théâtre La Bordée is a non-profit performing arts organization that produces and presents a season of live theatrical productions in its own 350-seat venue in Quebec City. Beyond main-stage productions, it offers shorter Formula 5 à 7 performances, subscription and group ticketing packages, educational programs for secondary and post-secondary school groups, a youth ambassador program, and venue rentals for the main hall and the Salle Jean-Jacqui Boutet.

Product overview

La Bordee is a nonprofit theatre in Quebec City that produces and presents theatrical productions. The organisation operates as a single-venue performing arts centre offering main stage productions (Saison 26-27), formula 5 à 7 shorter performances, venue rentals (salle de spectacle, salle Jean-Jacqui Boutet), and educational programs (school groups, Club des Jeunes Ambassadeurs). Services include various subscription packages (Abonnement 5 Pièces, Forfait 3 Pièces, Abonnement Croisé) and dinner-theatre packages with partner restaurants. The 50th anniversary season (2026-2027) features ten productions including L'effet Lisa, La soirée lumineuse, Sa déclaration d'amour, Ordures!, Monumental, and invited shows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Saison 26-27 Theatrical Productions Ten theatrical productions across the 2026-2027 season including five subscription pieces (5 BALLES DANS LA TÊTE, L'EFFET LISA, DIMANCHE À SODOME, LA SOIRÉE LUMINEUSE, LA LIBRAIRIE), additional main-stage works (SA DÉCLARATION D'AMOUR, ORDURES!, LE SHOW BEIGE, MONUMENTAL), invited shows, and a Formula 5 à 7 piece (TRIPTYLIQUE). Genres span biographical storytelling, musical theater, feminist drama, cabaret, romantic comedy, poetic conference, documentary theater, Quebec comedy, and historical theater. Targeted at general public theatergoers, subscribers, school groups, and youth ambassadors.
• Formula 5 à 7 Productions Shorter 60-minute theatrical performances staged in the Salle Jean-Jacqui Boutet, offered at a reduced price point and bundled with a drink and snacks. Targeted at theatergoers seeking a lighter, after-work format.
• Salle de Spectacle Venue Rental Rental of the main 350-seat Italian-style theater (240 parterre plus 110 balcony seats) and adjacent foyer for corporate events, conferences, and external performances. Targeted at corporate event planners, conference organizers, and external production companies.
• Salle Jean-Jacqui Boutet Venue Rental Multi-purpose 60-seat room on the 3rd floor of La Bordée suitable for conferences, meetings, and smaller performances, with flexible configurations accommodating up to 200 standing attendees. Technical direction information is provided through the Direction technique. Targeted at organizations hosting conferences, meetings, and small-scale events.
• School Group Programs Educational theater programs for secondary schools and CEGEPs featuring dedicated 13h school performances, artist encounters, and student pricing at $25 per ticket. Sales handled through a dedicated staff member (Responsable du développement de public et des projets spéciaux). Targeted at secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.
• Club des Jeunes Ambassadeurs Annual program bringing together approximately 20 passionate young theater students (secondary 4-5 and CEGEP) to attend five productions during the season and participate in behind-the-scenes access and artist meetings. Targeted at developing future audiences and engaging youth with professional Quebec theater.
• Souper-Théâtre Packages Dinner-and-show experience bundling theatrical attendance with exclusive discounts and perks at partner restaurants and cultural venues. Partner benefits include 15% off at jjacques, complimentary drink and valet at Mila Ristorante, and 10% off at Bati Bassac. Targeted at theatergoers seeking a complete evening experience.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, supporting and minor.

• QuébecorcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand partenaire (Major Partner) of La Bordée, providing significant financial and marketing support for theater operations and programming. Presented at major events and visible across theater materials.
• TrudelmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew major partner as of 2026-2027 season, joining as a key supporter of the theater's 50th anniversary celebrations and ongoing operations.
• Conseil des arts du CanadacoreOthersFederal arts funding body providing operational and project support for Canadian theater companies.
• Conseil des arts et des lettres du QuébeccoreOthersProvincial arts council providing funding support for Quebec's arts and letters sector.
• Ville de QuébeccoreOthersMunicipal government partner providing funding through cultural development agreements and mural program support.
• Caisse d'économie solidaire DesjardinssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSeason partner providing mutual benefits through cross-promotion and community engagement initiatives.
• Caisse Desjardins de QuébecsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSeason partner supporting theater operations with mutual promotional benefits.
• Hydro-QuébecsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor providing support for specific theater events and productions.
• Ticket AccescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticketing platform partner for online ticket sales, handling subscription and individual ticket transactions.
• Théâtre du TridentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in cross-theater subscription initiative (Abonnement croisé) with 5 Quebec City theaters, enabling patrons to attend shows across multiple venues.
• Théâtre PériscopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in cross-theater subscription initiative with 5 Quebec City theaters enabling multi-venue access.
• Premier ActecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in cross-theater subscription initiative with 5 Quebec City theaters.
• Théâtre Jeunesse Les Gros BecscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in cross-theater subscription initiative with 5 Quebec City theaters.
• jjacques RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner for souper-théâtre (dinner-theater) experience, offering 15% discount on bills for ticket holders.
• MILA RistoranteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian restaurant partner for dinner-theater packages, offering free drink and complimentary valet parking for show attendees.
• BATI BASSACminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAsian-Cambodian restaurant partner for souper-théâtre program, offering 10% discount for ticket holders.
• Librairie PantoutesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal bookstore partner with 10% discount for subscribers, and collaborative 'Les libraires sortent au théâtre' reading program recommending books related to productions.
• Camellia SinensisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTea boutique partner offering 15% discount on purchases over $25 for ticket holders.
• La RotondeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTheater venue partner offering 15% discount on regular-priced tickets for La Bordée subscribers.
• MNBAQ - Musée national des beaux-arts du QuébecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArt museum partner offering 15% discount on adult admission for La Bordée subscribers.
• Musée de la civilisationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMuseum partner offering 10% discount on individual tickets for subscribers.
• Orchestre Symphonique de QuébecminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSymphony orchestra partner offering 20% discount on single tickets for La Bordée subscribers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Théâtre Denise-Pelletier: Montreal classical and contemporary repertory theater with subscription programming. Closely comparable repertory-theater producing model within Quebec.
• Théâtre de Quat'Sous: Montreal-based nonprofit theater producing contemporary and classical works with subscription ticketing. Comparable producing-theater model in Quebec with overlapping artistic mission.
• Théâtre Périscope: Quebec City contemporary theater producer and Abonnement Croisé partner. Operates as a producing theater company with overlapping subscribers and similar scale to La Bordée.
• Premier Acte: Quebec City theater company participating in the same five-theater cross-subscription. Direct competitor for the same theatergoing audience with comparable mission and subscription model.
• Théâtre du Rideau Vert: Montreal nonprofit theater company producing classical and contemporary plays with subscription model. Closely analogous producing-theater structure with similar revenue mix.
• Théâtre Jeunesse Les Gros Becs: Quebec City youth-focused theater and cross-subscription partner. Comparable nonprofit producer targeting school and family audiences in the same regional market.
• Centre du Théâtre d'Aujourd'hui: Montreal-based contemporary theater producer and presenting venue. Comparable Quebec nonprofit theater operation producing and presenting new works.
• Théâtre du Trident: Quebec City classical theater company and direct cross-subscription partner through Abonnement Croisé. Comparable nonprofit producing theater with similar programming and audience base in the same local market.

Regional players

• Ex Machina (Robert Lepage): Quebec-based performing arts company producing theater, opera, and multimedia works. Same province and comparable nonprofit theater production model, but operates at a national/international touring scale.
• Festival de théâtre de Québec: Quebec City annual theater festival drawing regional audiences. Adjacent presenter of theater programming to the same Quebec City audience that La Bordée cultivates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheatredelaBordee
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaBordee
• TikToktiktok.com/@theatre_la_bordee

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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