Ranelagh Theater

What Ranelagh Theater does

Théâtre Le Ranelagh Paris is a privately held historic theatre operating since 1895 in a 17th-century listed monument at 5 rue des Vignes in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, under the legal entity SARL La Rose Du Bal (SIRET: 484 075 858 00015). The venue was acquired and progressively converted into a public performance space in the early 1930s, listed as a supplementary historical monument in 1977, and transitioned to a full performing-arts stage (theatre, circus, puppetry, music, opera) in the mid-1980s. Since 2022 it has been directed by Benjamin Dumas and Bénédicte Dubois. The core product is a 300-seat historic auditorium with an 80m² stage, supplemented by three ancillary rental spaces (Foyer 100m², Gallery 50m², Reception Hall 60m²).

The business runs approximately 500 performances annually across roughly 15 different productions, spanning classical repertoire (Molière, Beaumarchais, Rostand, Marivaux, Corneille), family/young-audience shows (Georges le Dragon), immersive pieces (Octopus), and ciné-concerts (Keaton, Laurel & Hardy). The 26/27 season is marketed on a dedicated bilingual French/English website with full programming, history, and practical-info content, distributed through a twice-monthly newsletter and the Billetreduc.com ticketing platform. Programming is supported by professional partnerships including SPEDIDAM (rights), ASTP (ecological charter), Theatre in Paris (English surtitles), Cours Hamon Paris (on-site training), and four nearby restaurant partners offering ticket-holder discounts.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: (1) ticket sales across individual, group (10+), and school channels with tiered pricing (€10-€40); (2) venue and space privatization for corporate events, private functions, and team-building with catering partnerships; (3) foyer bar sales of wines, beers, and beverages; and (4) indirect commissions/benefits from restaurant partner referrals. Marketing is multi-channel, combining direct (website, email, phone), earned media (France 3, Le Parisien, Le Figaro, Télérama, L'Humanité), and educational/CSR positioning. The theatre operates with 14 permanent staff focused on soft-mobility commutes.

Name

Ranelagh Theater

Legal name

Théâtre le Ranelagh – SARL La Rose Du Bal

Website

https://theatre-ranelagh.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Théâtre Le Ranelagh Paris is a historic 300-seat Parisian theatre operating since 1895, running ~500 performances annually across 15 productions, serving families, schools, corporate groups, and tourists via ticket sales, venue privatization, and educational programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts / Live Theatre

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Touring Theatre Productions (MPAGABAC), Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Live theatre performances
• Classical theatre programming
• Venue privatization events
• Performing arts venue
• Cultural entertainment

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from individual and group ticket sales across performances. Ticket prices vary by category (1st/2nd category) and age (under 26 discounts). Box office sales direct and via Billetreduc.com partner.
2. Venue Privatization & Events: Revenue from renting theatre spaces (La Salle, Foyer, Gallery, Reception Hall) for corporate events, private functions, birthdays, and group bookings. Includes catering partnerships.
3. Foyer Bar & Refreshments: Revenue from bar sales in the theatre foyer offering wines (Bordeaux, Loire, Châteauneuf du Pape), beers, champagne, hot and cold beverages, and snacks.
4. Restaurant Partner Discounts: Partner restaurants (Café à la Fontaine, Café Ranelagh, Le Bistrot des Vignes, Settebello) offer discounts to theatre ticket holders, creating indirect revenue through partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Théâtre Le Ranelagh Paris is a historic 300-seat Parisian theatre that stages approximately 500 live performances each year across roughly 15 different shows, including classical French theatre, family and young-audience productions, and cinema concerts. The venue is also rented out for corporate and private events (La Salle, Foyer, Gallery, Reception Hall), runs dedicated school group programmes, and offers a foyer bar, restaurant partnership discounts, and theatre courses through Cours Hamon Paris.

Product overview

Théâtre Le Ranelagh Paris is a historic Parisian theater offering a diverse portfolio of live performances and cultural services. The core offering centers on the main venue featuring approximately 500 annual performances across 15 different productions, including classical theater (Molière, Beaumarchais, Shakespeare, Pagnol), children's theater, and cinematic concerts. The theater operates multiple spaces for privatization events (La Salle, Foyer, Gallery, Reception Hall) and offers complementary services including school group programs, theater courses through Cours Hamon Paris, restaurant partnerships, and a foyer bar serving French products. Archive and touring productions extend reach beyond the physical venue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Théâtre Le Ranelagh (Live Performance Programming) Core live performance offering: approximately 500 performances per year across roughly 15 different productions (classical theatre, family shows, young-audience productions, cinema concerts) staged in the historic 300-seat main hall (La Salle) for individual ticket buyers, families, and groups.
• Venue Privatisation (Space Rental)

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SPEDIDAMminorOthersSociety for the Promotion and Defense of the Performers contributing to the development of music and variety arts. Supports S.H.A.K.E.S.P.E.A.R.E. production at Le Ranelagh.
• Association pour le Soutien du Théâtre Privé (ASTP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore strategic partner membership in the association that created and implemented the ecological charter for French theatres. Le Ranelagh participates in this broader CSR commitment for show productions including sets, costumes, and scenography.
• Theatre in PariscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKey accessibility partner providing English surtitles for select performances including Marius. Enables English-speaking audiences to enjoy classical French theatre with real-time translations.
• Cours Hamon ParisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheatre school running courses at the Ranelagh venue, offering professional classes, preparation for national competitive examinations, theatre techniques for business, acting in English, and leisure workshops by age group and level.
• Evasions CulturellesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRemote theatre visit partner offering 1h30 guided tours of the theatre, providing virtual access to the historic venue.
• Café à la FontaineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner at 12 rue Boulainvilliers offering 25% discount (excluding drinks) to theatre patrons presenting their ticket.
• Café RanelaghminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner at 38 rue du Ranelagh offering warm welcome, varied homemade menu, estate wines, craft beers with a free drink for theatre ticket holders.
• Le Bistrot des VignesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner at 1 rue Jean Bologne offering bistronomic cuisine with 10% bill discount for theatre patrons.
• SettebellominorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian restaurant partner at 9 rue Duban offering intimate setting with complimentary drink for theatre ticket holders.
• Various CaterersminorOthersCatering partners available for events at the venue, capable of preparing buffets to suit any budget for private functions.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Théâtre de la Huchette: Legendary small Parisian theatre running Ionesco's 'La Cantatrice chauve' continuously for decades. Closely comparable on intimate venue size, classical French repertoire focus, and tourism-driven audience.
• Théâtre du Palais Royal: Classic Parisian private theatre hosting classical French comedies and boulevard theatre in a historic venue. Comparable mid-sized, repertory-style theatre targeting similar tourist, family and cultural audiences in central Paris.
• Théâtre de la Madeleine: Parisian private theatre presenting contemporary comedies and classic French plays. Comparable mid-sized private venue with similar mixed classical/contemporary programming and corporate/private event use cases.
• Comédie des Champs-Elysées: Parisian theatre specializing in classical and contemporary French comedy. Similar boutique classical-repertoire positioning in central Paris with comparable ticket pricing and audience profile.
• Théâtre Edouard VII: Parisian private theatre near the Opera district offering comedies, classics and contemporary plays in a boutique venue. Directly comparable in scale, classical/contemporary programming mix, and English-speaking tourist outreach.
• Théâtre Mogador: Larger historic Parisian venue presenting musicals and large-scale productions. Comparable in being a private Parisian theatre reliant on tourist and cultural audiences, though it operates at significantly bigger capacity.
• Bouffes du Nord: Historic Paris theatre (Peter Brook's venue) presenting international and contemporary repertoire. Comparable as a heritage venue offering a mix of classical and contemporary programming with strong international tourist appeal.
• Théâtre Antoine: Historic Parisian boulevard theatre in the 10th arrondissement presenting mainstream comedies and classic French repertoire. Comparable classical French programming for tourist and local audiences at a comparable venue size.
• Théâtre de l'Oeuvre: Historic Parisian private theatre in the 9th arrondissement with a long-standing classical and contemporary repertoire. Similar intimate venue size, classical drama programming, and dependence on tourist and local cultural audiences.

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre du Châtelet: Major Paris venue hosting large-scale musicals, opera and spectacles. Comparable as a historic Parisian theatrical venue serving cultural and tourist audiences, though at significantly larger scale and with a broader repertoire mix.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheatreRanelagh
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheatreRanelagh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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