Blyth Festival

Name

Blyth Festival

Legal name

Blyth Festival Theatre

Website

https://blythfestival.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Theatre / Performing Arts

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Theatre & Storytelling Festivals (MPAGAEAI)

Keywords

• Professional theatre productions
• Canadian play development
• Live theatrical performances
• Arts education programs
• Repertory theatre company

Headquarters

HQ city

Blyth

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from individual performance tickets, season passes, and group bookings across Harvest Stage and Memorial Hall venues
2. Membership & Annual Giving: Annual membership program with multiple tiers (Friend $50+, Supporter $150+, Partner $300+, Champion $500+, Leadership $1000+) offering early access to tickets and other benefits
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Production sponsorships, event hosting opportunities, advertising in season program, distribution sponsors, equipment sponsors, and other corporate partnerships
4. Individual Donations: One-time gifts, tribute/memorial gifts, leadership gifts, and legacy bequests
5. Government Grants: Support from Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Trillium Foundation, and Township of North Huron
6. Country Suppers: Farm-to-table meals served during Bonanza Weekend, prepared by Legion Branch 420 and Ladies Auxiliary at $25 per dinner

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Blyth Festival is a professional repertory theatre that commissions, develops and produces world-premiere Canadian plays each summer season across two venues (the outdoor Harvest Stage and the indoor Margaret Stephens Stage at Memorial Hall). Its core paid offerings are mainstage season tickets, season passes (Flex 4, Flex 2, Bonanza), tiered annual memberships, gift certificates, the Bonanza Weekend event package, Country Suppers dinners, and Lower Hall venue rentals, supported by donations, corporate sponsorships and government arts grants.

Product overview

Blyth Festival is a professional theatre company dedicated exclusively to commissioning, developing, and producing new Canadian plays with a focus on rural stories and artists. Founded in 1975, it operates from two main venues—the Harvest Stage (outdoor) and the Margaret Stephens Stage at Memorial Hall (indoor)—presenting 5-7 world premiere productions each summer season. The Festival offers a tiered membership program, season passes, gift certificates, and special events including Country Suppers and Bonanza Weekend. Its Young Company provides youth theatre training, while its New Play Development Program has commissioned over 150 world premieres. The Festival also produces a podcast exploring each production. Ticketing is available online, by phone, and in person, with supporting services including volunteer programs and corporate sponsorship opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mainstage Season Productions
• Season Passes (Flex 4, Flex 2, Bonanza)
• Membership Program
• Country Suppers
• Bonanza Weekend Event Package
• Gift Certificates
• Venue Rental – Lower Hall at Memorial Hall

Quantifiable outcome

• 1+ million patrons welcomed in 50-year history
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major and supporting.

• Watson's Home HardwaremajorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduction Set Sponsor for Harvest Stage venue.
• Tuckersmith CommunicationsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunications partner for Curtain Call newsletter and Memorial Hall lobby.
• Orr InsurancesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer and Production Sponsor.
• CTVsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor providing broadcast coverage and visibility.
• Horizon SolutionssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment sponsor.
• Cowbell Brewing CosupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBeer & Cider Sponsor.
• Leslie MotorssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Vehicle sponsor.
• Legion Branch 420supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner preparing Country Suppers during Bonanza Weekend and special events.
• Akira Studio Ltd.supportingTechnology or IntegrationWebsite design partner responsible for blythfestival.com website.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCps25PiJ-xNSXiVT04cQnzQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/blythfestival
• Instagraminstagram.com/blythfestivaltheatre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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