Cornwall Theater

What Cornwall Theater does

Théâtre de Cornouaille is a French Scène nationale (national stage) cultural institution headquartered in Quimper, Brittany, that produces, co-produces and presents performing arts — theater, opera, dance, music, circus and comedy — for the regional and national public. It operates a multi-venue complex anchored by the newly inaugurated Salle Vincent Picheral (June 2026), with supporting spaces including L'Atelier and an outdoor parvis. Its programming model is built around an annual season (Saison 26-27), a recurring circus biennial (Circonova), a musical national-stage series, and sub-brands such as La Coopérative (cooperative productions) and Constellation d'artistes (an artist residency network).

The company generates revenue across several streams: ticket sales (standard tickets ranging from €18 to €41), annual subscriptions/PASS, donations and corporate patronage (mécénat), venue and facility rental for corporate and private events, and on-site bar/concessions. Pricing also includes reduced rates for PASS holders, family pricing (€8 for under-12s), free outdoor performances, and modest €6 conference tickets. Customers are segmented across individual ticket buyers (primary), corporate/enterprise clients, schools and educational institutions, and groups/associations. There is no proprietary technology stack described in the available material; the operational surface is a standard arts venue supported by an in-house online ticketing platform (billetterie.theatre-cornouaille.fr) and physical box office.

Strategically, the theater sustains its programming through an extensive coproduction network spanning 25+ French and Belgian national theaters (Théâtre du Rond-Point, Théâtre National de Bretagne, La Coursive, Le Channel, Maillon Strasbourg, MARS Mons, Comédie de Genève, etc.), alongside recurring partnerships with Philosophie Magazine and Festival de Cornouaille. It holds French entrepreneur de spectacles licenses and CNIL data-protection registration, operates as a private cultural institution under the French public cultural framework, and was originally founded in 1998.

Name

Cornwall Theater

Legal name

Théâtre de Cornouaille

Website

https://theatre-cornouaille.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Théâtre de Cornouaille is a French Scène nationale in Quimper, Brittany, that produces and co-produces performing arts programming — theater, opera, dance, music, circus and comedy — for individual audiences, schools, corporate clients and community groups, financed through ticket sales, subscriptions, venue rental, concessions and patronage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Theater / Live Performance Venue

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Circus & Physical Theatre (MPAGABAL), Musical Theatre (Non-Broadway/Fringe) (MPAGABAG)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• National stage theater
• Theatrical season programming
• Circus festival hosting
• Venue rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Quimper

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from individual performance tickets sold to audience members for theater, opera, dance, music, circus, and comedy productions. Various pricing tiers including standard, reduced, PASS holder rates, and family discounts.
2. Season Subscriptions: Season ticket packages (abonnements) offering reduced rates for multiple performances across the programming year, including the Saison 26-27.
3. Donations and Patronage (Mécénat): Charitable donations and corporate patronage programs allowing individuals and companies to support the theater's artistic mission. Dedicated page 'Devenez mécène' available.
4. Venue and Facility Rental: Rental of theater spaces including the main auditorium (Salle Vincent Picheral), L'Atelier, and parvis for performances, events, and conferences.
5. Bar and Concessions: On-site bar services and concessions for theatergoers during performances and events.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cornwall Theater (Théâtre de Cornouaille) operates a national-stage performing arts venue in Quimper, Brittany, producing and co-producing live performances across theater, opera, dance, music, comedy, and circus. It runs an annual season (Saison 26-27), the Circonova circus festival, and a musical national stage series, complemented by venue rental, arts education, and accessibility services. Revenue draws on ticket sales, season subscriptions, donations, and venue hire.

Product overview

Théâtre de Cornouaille is a French national stage theater (scène nationale) offering a diverse performing arts program centered on theatrical productions, opera, dance, and music performances. The theater operates as a multi-venue complex featuring the main Salle Vincent Picheral, L'Atelier studio space, and outdoor parvis areas. The program includes its flagship Circonova circus festival, a musical national stage series, and cooperative production initiatives. Additional services include arts education programs, online ticketing, and accessibility services including magnetic loops and virtual tours. The theater positions itself as a cultural venue offering both professional productions and educational outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Circonova: A biennial circus festival organized by the theater featuring free outdoor performances and circus arts.
• La Coopérative
• Constellation d'artistes

Products and services

• Saison 26-27 (Annual Theatrical Season) Annual theater season subscription package spanning theater, opera, dance, music, comedy, and circus; the 2026-2027 season includes Alex Lutz (humor), Lorenzaccio (theater), Maldonne (dance), Pinocchio (opera), and a Stephan Eicher performance.
• Circonova (Circus Festival) Annual circus festival showcasing contemporary circus arts, including free outdoor performances and professional circus shows, featuring the 'Week-end givré' free circus performances series.
• Scène Nationale Musicale Program Musical national-stage programming featuring jazz, classical music, opera productions, and orchestral performances; includes co-productions with orchestras and musical ensembles.
• La Coopérative (Cooperative Production) Cooperative production model bringing together artistic collaborations and co-productions with other French national theaters and cultural institutions.
• Constellation d'Artistes (Artist Residency Network) Artist network and residency program connecting artists with the theater's programming and production resources.
• Éducation Artistique (Arts Education Programs) Arts education programs including artistic workshops, school performances, educational resources, and training sessions for students and teachers; offered to schools and educational institutions.
• Venue and Facility Rental Rental of theater spaces including the main auditorium (Salle Vincent Picheral), L'Atelier studio, and parvis for performances, events, and conferences.
• Mécénat (Patronage Program) Charitable donations and corporate patronage program allowing individuals and companies to support the theater's artistic mission via the dedicated "Devenez mécène" page.
• Billetterie en Ligne (Online Ticketing Platform) Online ticketing platform allowing customers to purchase tickets, passes, and gift vouchers for performances and events, including Saison 26-27 subscriptions.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Théâtre du Rond-Point, PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for theatrical productions, enabling joint development and presentation of performances at both venues.
• Théâtre National de Bretagne, RennescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor national coproduction partner for theatrical and dance productions, facilitating touring and shared programming.
• Théâtre de la Cité, CDN de Toulouse OccitaniecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for contemporary theater productions, supporting national touring networks.
• Le Grand T, Théâtre de Loire Atlantique, NantescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner supporting Loire Atlantique regional theater productions.
• Les Quinconces – L'Espal, scène nationale du ManscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for performances touring to the Le Mans region.
• La Faïencerie, scène conventionnée de CreilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for circus and theater productions.
• Le Channel, scène nationale de CalaisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for touring productions in the Calais region.
• MARS – Mons arts de la scène, BelgiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational coproduction partner extending reach to Belgian cultural scene.
• La Coursive, scène nationale de La RochellecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for Atlantic coast regional touring.
• Maillon, Théâtre de Strasbourg – scène européennecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for European-scale touring productions.
• Comédie de GenèveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss coproduction partner for international theater exchanges.
• Bonlieu, scène nationale d'AnnecyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for Alpine region touring.
• Philosophie MagazinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual partnership for the 'Saisir le Monde' conference cycle, bringing philosophical discussions to theater audiences.
• Festival de CornouaillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the 'So Breizh!' event, celebrating Breton music and culture alongside the festival.
• Circonova (Festival)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome to the annual Circonova circus festival at the theater, showcasing contemporary circus arts.
• MGEN Section du FinistèreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport partner for accessibility services including audio description for visually impaired audiences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Comédie de Genève: Swiss national theater and international coproduction partner. Comparable in producing contemporary theater with strong national/European touring, but operates in a different geography (Switzerland).

Direct peers

• Le Grand T - Théâtre de Loire-Atlantique (Nantes): Scène nationale in Nantes with a similar multi-genre programming model and a documented coproduction partner of Théâtre de Cornouaille. Operates as a comparable regional national stage venue in western France.
• Le Channel - Scène nationale de Calais: Scène nationale in northern France, listed as a coproduction partner. Operates a similar multi-venue, multi-discipline performing arts model with strong community engagement programming.
• Les Quinconces - L'Espal, Scène nationale du Mans: Scène nationale in Le Mans and a documented coproduction partner. Comparable scale, status, and multi-genre programming mix centered on theater, music, and dance.
• La Coursive - Scène nationale de La Rochelle: Atlantic-coast Scène nationale, also a coproduction partner of the subject. Runs comparable theater, music, dance, and circus programming for a regional French audience.
• Bonlieu - Scène nationale d'Annecy: Scène nationale in Annecy and a coproduction partner. Operates a comparable multi-discipline performing arts venue with similar subscription and educational programming models.
• Théâtre National de Bretagne (Rennes): Major national stage in neighboring Brittany city of Rennes, and a listed Coproduction partner. Comparable scope, national designation, and multi-venue operation; competes for the same touring productions and broader Brittany audience.
• Le Quartz - Scène nationale de Brest: Another Scène nationale in Brittany (Brest), operating as a comparable performing arts venue with multi-genre programming and similar public cultural institution status. Direct competitor for regional audiences and coproduction partners.
• Maillon - Théâtre de Strasbourg, Scène européenne: European-scene theater in Strasbourg and a coproduction partner. Comparable in hosting touring productions and opera/classical programming, with a similar international partnership profile.

Emerging players

• La Faïencerie - Scène conventionnée de Creil: Scène conventionnée (a step below Scène nationale) in Creil, and a coproduction partner for circus and theater productions. Comparable in programming mix but smaller in designation and scale.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/the_cornouaille

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

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Investors

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