Crochetan Theater

Name

Crochetan Theater

Legal name

Théâtre du Crochetan

Website

https://crochetan.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Dance Companies (711120), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), 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), Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama) (MPAGABAH), Special Effects (Pyro, Lasers, Confetti, Fog) (MPAGAKAF), Dance Performances (THAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Live performing arts
• Theater performances
• Cultural venue programming
• Artistic workshops
• School arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Monthey

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for performances and events. Tickets are sold at varying price points for different shows, with reduced rates for students and young audiences.
2. Workshop Fees: Revenue from artistic workshops and writing workshops offered to the public, such as the Atelier d'écriture with Chloé Zufferey priced between CHF 83.- and 91.-
3. Coproduction Partnerships: The theater participates in coproduction arrangements where it provides rehearsal spaces, artistic advice, and pre-purchases of shows, generating visibility and programming access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Théâtre du Crochetan is a performing arts venue in Monthey, Switzerland that presents a multi-disciplinary live performance season across theater, music, dance, comedy, circus, musical theater, and visual exhibitions. The venue operates a coproduction model providing rehearsal spaces, artistic advice, and pre-purchases of shows to Swiss and international theater companies. It supplements its core programming with workshops, school educational programs, a gallery space, and ticketed festival events such as Festival Existe.

Product overview

Théâtre du Crochetan is a Swiss theater venue in Monthey offering a diverse performing arts program centered on co-productions and artist residencies. The theater presents a multi-disciplinary program across six core performance categories: theater, music, dance, comedy, circus, and musical theater, supplemented by exhibitions. The venue operates through a platform-plus-services model where the main performance programming serves as the core offering, supported by add-on educational programs (school workshops, public encounters), artistic residencies and co-productions, a dedicated gallery space, and technical services for visiting productions. Key products include the annual performance season, the Festival Existe hip-hop festival, and the Galerie du Crochetan exhibition program.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Théâtre (Theater Performances) Live theater productions including classical plays (e.g., Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, Fantasio, La Visite de la vieille dame) and contemporary works performed at the venue, for general theater audiences in the Valais region.
• Musique (Music Performances) Concert and musical performances featuring artists such as Meimuna, Alain Roche, Gli Angeli Genève, and Birds on a Wire, for general audiences seeking live music experiences.
• Danse (Dance Performances) Contemporary and urban dance productions including LUMEN by Jasmine Morand, Apnea by Collectif FÄZ, and Festival Existe hip-hop events, for dance enthusiasts and hip-hop audiences.
• Humour (Comedy Shows) Stand-up and comedy performances featuring artists such as Alex Vizorek, Marc Donnet-Monay, Sandrine Viglino, Jean-Louis Droz, and Brigitte Rosset, for general audiences seeking comedy entertainment.
• Cirque (Circus) Contemporary circus performances such as Circa — Wolf featuring acrobatic shows, for general audiences and families seeking live circus entertainment.
• Comédie Musicale (Musical Theater) Musical theater productions including Technopolis, l'Opéra Rock featuring singers, musicians, dancers, and choristers, for general audiences and families.
• Exposition (Exhibitions) Visual art exhibitions hosted at the theater's gallery space, for general audiences interested in visual arts.
• Atelier (Workshops) Artistic practice workshops led by visiting artists covering theater, writing (e.g., Atelier d'écriture avec Chloé Zufferey at CHF 83-91), music, and dance disciplines, for the general public seeking hands-on artistic experiences.
• Pour les écoles (School Programs) Educational programs including Théâtre Ensemble, Fabuleux!, La danse c'est (dans ta) classe! workshops, and school performances with pedagogical materials, with free admission for compulsory school-age children in Monthey, for schools and educational institutions.
• Pour les publics (Public Programs) Public engagement activities including artist-led workshops, post-show encounters, and guided theater tours, for general theater audiences.
• Festival Existe Hip-hop culture festival featuring dance battles, freestyle competitions, workshops, and international guest artists over three days (e.g., Festival Existe 2026 with CHF 50 3-day pass), for hip-hop and urban dance enthusiasts.
• Galerie du Crochetan Gallery space hosting exhibitions and artistic residencies with educational visits and workshops for schools, for visual arts audiences and school groups.
• Technique (Technical Services) Technical production services including venue specifications, stage plans, lighting and sound technical sheets for visiting productions and coproducing companies.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Collectivités PubliquescoreOthersPublic collectives supporting the theater including municipal and cantonal government bodies. Mentioned as 'collectivités' in the partners page.
• Société d'Utilité PubliquecoreOthersPublic utility societies supporting the theater's mission.
• Partenaires PrivésminorOthersPrivate partners supporting the theater's operations.
• Partenaires MédiasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partners providing promotional support for theater events and programming.
• Partenaires Culturels et TouristiquesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural and tourism partners collaborating on regional cultural development and visitor promotion.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Théâtre de Vidy-Lausanne: Major Lausanne-based theater presenting multi-disciplinary programming with a strong coproduction and residency model, making it the closest direct Swiss-French regional peer to Crochetan in scale and artistic approach.
• Comédie de Genève: Geneva-based theater company producing and presenting contemporary plays, musicals, and performing arts, sharing the Swiss French-language market and public-institution support model.
• Théâtre de Carouge: Geneva neighborhood theater offering contemporary plays and emerging artists with a comparable intimate-venue, public-subsidy-supported operating model.
• Théâtre Am Stram Gram: Geneva theater focused on productions for young audiences with a parallel educational mission, directly comparable to Crochetan's school programs and 'Pour les écoles' outreach.
• Le Théâtre du Léman (Théâtre de Beaulieu): Lausanne performing arts venue hosting touring theater, music, dance, and comedy productions in the same Lake Geneva / French-speaking Switzerland cultural catchment as Crochetan.
• Arsenic - Centre d'art scénique contemporain: Lausanne contemporary performing arts venue hosting experimental theater and dance with associated artist residencies, comparable to Crochetan's 'Lieu de création' residency and coproduction model.

Broad incumbents

• Schauspielhaus Zürich: Largest Swiss-German theater complex; shares the public-funded multi-disciplinary venue model but operates at significantly higher scale and visibility than Crochetan.
• Stadttheater Bern / Konzert Theater Bern: Bern-based multi-genre venue combining theater, opera, and dance; useful comparable for the multi-discipline programming structure and public-sector ownership profile.
• Grand Théâtre de Genève: Larger Geneva institution presenting opera, ballet, and theater at broader scale with similar public funding base; comparable as a Swiss-French venue operator but in a higher artistic tier.

Regional players

• Théâtre Forum Meyrin: Geneva suburban cultural venue with similar multi-disciplinary program and community-outreach focus, geographically close but operating in a distinct catchment from Crochetan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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