La Colline

What La Colline does

La Colline - théâtre national is a French national theater institution located at 15 rue Malte-Brun in Paris's 20th arrondissement, dedicated to contemporary writing ("écritures contemporaines") and live performance. Founded in 1951 and led by Directrice Julie Deliquet, the theater operates as an établissement public à caractère industriel et commercial (EPIC) subsidized by the French Ministry of Culture, holding one of only five national theater designations in France. The institution operates two performance venues — the Grand Théâtre and the Petit Théâtre — and presents an annual season of contemporary productions (the 2026-2027 season features 11 productions from September 2026 through June 2027), alongside touring co-productions with regional French theaters and international partners.

The technology stack is centered on a Drupal-based content management system (colline.fr) and a dedicated online ticketing platform (billetterie.colline.fr) that supports account creation, ticket reservations, gift vouchers (€10/€20/€30 denominations), and membership card subscriptions (Cartes Colline). The box office operates Tuesday-Saturday with separate dedicated staff contacts for school groups (Marie-Julie Pagès), social sector groups (Emma Chatalain), accessibility audiences (Simon Fesselier), and institutional/friend groups (Anne Boisson). Pricing is tiered with full-price tickets at €33.50, reduced rates for under-30s, job seekers, seniors, and persons with disabilities at €15.50, and special €5 rates for AAH beneficiaries and social minima recipients.

The business model combines ticket sales and membership subscriptions with direct government subsidy from the Ministry of Culture, supplemented by co-production partnerships with peer institutions (Centre Pompidou, Festival d'Automne à Paris, Institut Français, regional scènes nationales, and CDNs). La Colline serves a diverse audience including general theatergoers, school groups, students and young people (via Pass Culture integration), social sector organizations, and disability communities through specialized accessible programming (Représentations Relax, audio-described performances, braille/tactile materials). Revenue is augmented by on-site bar/restaurant services (La Gamelle des Cheffes by Tchatkara), gift card sales, and corporate/foundation support programs.

Name

La Colline

Legal name

La Colline - théâtre national

Website

https://colline.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

La Colline is a French national theater in Paris's 20th arrondissement, operating two venues (Grand Théâtre, Petit Théâtre) for contemporary writing and live performance under Ministry of Culture subsidy. It serves general audiences, schools, students, social sector groups, and disability communities through ticketed productions, accessibility programs, and co-productions with regional theaters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional & Repertory Theatre Companies (MPAGABAB), Touring Theatre Productions (MPAGABAC)

Keywords

• Contemporary theater
• Live performance
• National theater
• Performing arts
• Theatrical productions

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from individual and group ticket sales across Grand Théâtre and Petit Théâtre venues, including online booking fees and subscription memberships (Cartes Colline)
2. Public Subsidies: Government funding from Ministry of Culture as a public establishment (Établissement public à caractère industriel et commercial)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Colline is a French national theater that produces and presents contemporary theatrical performances across two venues (Grand Théâtre and Petit Théâtre) in Paris's 20th arrondissement. It operates as a public establishment subsidized by the Ministry of Culture, selling individual and group tickets through an online ticketing platform and on-site box office, complemented by membership cards, gift cards, accessibility-adapted performances, on-site dining, and touring co-productions with regional theaters.

Product overview

La Colline - théâtre national is a French national theatre located in Paris (20th arrondissement). The organisation offers a portfolio of theatrical productions and performances across two main venues: the Grand Théâtre and the Petit Théâtre. The core product is the ticketing platform (billetterie en ligne) for online reservation and purchase of tickets to performances. The theatre presents a seasonal program of contemporary theatre productions, including works by writers such as Léonora Miano, Géraldine Martineau, Justine Heynemann, Sébastien Kheroufi, and Isabelle Lafon. Additional offerings include gift cards (Bons Cadeaux), membership cards (Cartes Colline), and on-site dining services (La Gamelle des Cheffes by Tchatkara).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Ticketing Platform (Billetterie en ligne) Online ticketing platform for purchasing theatre tickets, managing accounts, and reserving seats for performances at La Colline. Used by individual theatergoers, group bookers, and subscription members.
• Redemption Song (theatrical production) Theatrical production by Léonora Miano running from September 18 to October 11, 2026 at the Grand Théâtre. Contemporary writing performance for general theater audiences.
• Orso et moi (theatrical production) Theatrical production directed by Géraldine Martineau and Justine Heynemann running from September 23 to October 17, 2026 at the Petit Théâtre. Contemporary theatrical performance for general audiences.
• La mort du Môme (theatrical production) Theatrical production by Sébastien Kheroufi (Compagnie La Tendre Lenteur) running from November 6 to December 12, 2026 at the Grand Théâtre. Co-produced with Festival d'Automne à Paris, Centre Pompidou, and multiple regional French theaters.
• Celle qui doute (theatrical production) Solo theatrical production by Isabelle Lafon (Compagnie Les Merveilleuses) running from November 12 to December 12, 2026 at the Petit Théâtre.
• Amadoca (theatrical production) Theatrical production running from January 7 to January 31, 2027 at La Colline.
• L'Ange du foyer (theatrical production) Theatrical production running from January 13 to February 7, 2027 at La Colline.
• Rituel 4: Le Grand Débat (theatrical production) Theatrical production running from February 23 to March 26, 2027 at La Colline.
• Le Serment d'Europe (theatrical production) Theatrical production running from March 10 to April 10, 2027 at La Colline.
• La guerre n'a pas un visage de femme (theatrical production) Theatrical production running from May 6 to May 28, 2027 at La Colline.
• Le Silence (theatrical production) Theatrical production running from May 18 to June 12, 2027 at La Colline.
• Cartes Colline (Membership Cards) Annual membership card program offering discounted tickets for theatergoers. Subscription tiers include Carte Solo (€25/year), Carte Duo (€40 for two), Carte Demandeur d'emploi/PSH (€12), Carte Moins de 30 ans, and Carte -18 ans/Étudiants (€6).
• Bons Cadeaux (Gift Cards) Gift cards available in denominations of €10, €20, and €30 for purchasing theatre tickets and experiences at La Colline.
• La Gamelle des Cheffes by Tchatkara (On-site Bar and Restaurant) On-site restaurant and bar service offering homemade food and beverages during performances and events at La Colline.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Festival d'Automne à PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production and co-presentation partner for 'La mort du Môme' (2026). Key partner for bringing contemporary theater to wider Parisian audiences.
• Centre PompidoucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for 'La mort du Môme' and co-presenter. Partnership includes set construction at Centre Pompidou workshops.
• Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry – CDN du Val-de-MarnemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for 'La mort du Môme'. Part of the CDN (Centre Dramatique National) network for regional theater development.
• Théâtre de Corbeil-Essonnes – Grand Paris SudmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for 'La mort du Môme'. Regional theater partnership in the Greater Paris area.
• Institut FrançaismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for 'La mort du Môme'. Supports international distribution of French contemporary theater.
• La Filature – Scène nationale de MulhousemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for 'La mort du Môme' and touring venue. Regional scène nationale in Alsace.
• TANDEM – Scène nationalemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction and touring partner for 'La mort du Môme' (Arras-Douai). National scène nationale network member.
• Les Célestins – Théâtre de LyonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for 'La mort du Môme' and co-producer of 'Celle qui doute'. Major regional theater in Lyon.
• Théâtre de la Croix-RoussemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for 'La mort du Môme'. Historic theater venue in Lyon.
• Ateliers MédicisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for 'La mort du Môme'. Provides artistic residency and creation support programs.
• MC93 – Maison de la culture de Seine-Saint-DenisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for 'La mort du Môme'. Major cultural institution in Seine-Saint-Denis department.
• Académie de France à Rome – Villa MédicisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for 'La mort du Môme'. Prestigious French academy in Rome supporting artistic creation.
• La Ferme du Buisson - NoisielmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidence partner for 'Celle qui doute' (Isabelle Lafon). Cultural center in Seine-et-Marne providing creation residencies.
• Villa Magdala - HyèresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResidence partner for 'Celle qui doute'. Artistic residency location in Hyères, Var.
• Souffleurs de SensmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessibility partner for audio description services. Association specialized in audio description for blind and visually impaired theater audiences.
• Accès CulturemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessibility partner for audio description services. Organization dedicated to making culture accessible to all.
• Culture RelaxmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Relax' representations. Association promoting inclusive, accessible performances for audiences with mental, behavioral, or autism spectrum disabilities.
• Compagnie La Tendre LenteurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSébastien Kheroufi's theater company, conventionnée by DRAC and Région Île-de-France. Core artistic partner for 'La mort du Môme'.
• Compagnie Les MerveilleusescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsabelle Lafon's theater company, conventionnée by DRAC Île-de-France. Core artistic partner for 'Celle qui doute'.
• Soy créationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction support for 'Orso et moi'. Theater production entity.
• Pauline BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramming initiator for 'Orso et moi' (proposition de Pauline Bureau). Playwright and director who programmed the show.
• Mascaret ProductionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiffusion/production company for 'Orso et moi' and 'Celle qui doute'. Handles touring distribution and production management.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe: Another French national theater based in Paris, with comparable EPIC status, scale, and contemporary/European repertoire focus. Functions as a sister institution with overlapping audience and co-production activity.
• MC93 - Maison de la Culture de Seine-Saint-Denis: Major Greater Paris cultural institution presenting contemporary creation and already a La Colline co-production partner (on 'La mort du Môme'). Comparable mission, accessibility focus, and youth programming orientation.
• Théâtre National de Strasbourg: National theater with equivalent EPIC status and contemporary programming focus, plus an attached drama school. Comparable mission and operating model, though located in Strasbourg rather than Paris.
• Théâtre National de Chaillot: Paris national theater of similar size and government-subsidy structure, presenting a mix of contemporary, dance, and classical work. Directly comparable as a peer national theater competing for the same audiences.
• Théâtre National Populaire (TNP Villeurbanne): National theater with comparable EPIC structure, audience-development mission, and contemporary programming. Direct peer despite its Villeurbanne/Lyon location outside Paris.
• Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord: Independent Paris theater presenting international and contemporary productions at comparable scale. Comparable programming approach and audience demographic in the Parisian contemporary theater market.
• Théâtre de la Ville: Major Parisian theater presenting contemporary and international work including dance. Comparable scale and programming orientation, competing directly for the same contemporary-theater audience in Paris.

Broad incumbents

• Comédie-Française: The oldest continuously active theater company in France and a major government-subsidized institution. Larger and more established than La Colline, with classical rather than contemporary repertoire focus, but a benchmark peer in the French national theater ecosystem.
• Festival d'Avignon: Iconic annual performing arts festival and the flagship showcase of French contemporary theater. Comparable artistic mission and government backing, but operates as a festival rather than a permanent venue, putting it in a partially overlapping institutional category.
• Théâtre du Châtelet: Major historic Parisian theater with broader programming across musicals, concerts, and theater. Serves overlapping audience segments but operates at larger scale and with a wider repertoire than La Colline's contemporary focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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