Cirk La Putyka

What Cirk La Putyka does

Cirk La Putyka is a Czech contemporary circus company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Prague. It produces and presents live performances combining acrobatics, theatre, dance, and live music, serving cultural audiences in the Czech Republic and through international touring productions. The organization operates under the Czech legal form o.p.s. (public benefit company).

The company operates two dedicated performance venues in Prague — Jatka78 and Azyl78 — and sustains a touring ensemble of approximately 35 performers. Recent productions include the 15th-anniversary flagship Okamžik (May 2024), the cabaret R.I.E. (December 2023), the summer production SPLASH (May 2025), the sport-art hybrid St.art (September 2025), and the announced FoolMoon (December 2026). The company has also extended its international footprint via a partnership with Montreal's TOHU venue.

Revenue is generated primarily through ticket sales for own-venue and touring productions, estimated at approximately 75% of total revenue. Adjacent revenue lines include CLP Studio (educational circus programs), the newly launched Circus Express private-events service (June 2024), and the La Putyka Originals branded e-commerce merchandise line. The remaining ~25% of revenue derives from public grants, sponsorships, and partner contributions, and the company has reported financial self-sufficiency above 80% since 2018.

Name

Cirk La Putyka

Legal name

Cirk La Putyka, o.p.s.

Website

https://laputyka.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cirk La Putyka is a Czech contemporary circus company founded in 2008 that produces live performances blending acrobatics, theatre, dance, and music. Operating from Prague venues Jatka78 and Azyl78, it runs an educational studio, touring productions, and a private-events service for cultural audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Performing Arts (Contemporary Circus)

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Circus, Magic & Variety Shows (THAJAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Circus & Physical Theatre (MPAGABAL)

Keywords

• Contemporary circus
• Live theatre performances
• Circus education
• Corporate event entertainment
• New circus productions

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue from selling tickets to performances at Jatka78, Azyl78, and touring shows in Czech Republic and internationally.
2. Public Grants and Subsidies: Grants from Prague City Council (Magistrát), Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, and other public funding bodies. Critical for supporting international touring activities.
3. Private Sponsorships: Support from private business entities including PPF Banka, Toyota, Budvar, and other corporate partners.
4. Studio Courses: Recreational circus courses for children, youth, adults, and seniors offered through CLP Studio. Courses run September to June in semester format.
5. Circus Express: On-demand circus performances delivered to private events including festivals, weddings, corporate events, and birthday parties. 25-minute performances featuring five acrobats with live music.
6. E-commerce - Gift Vouchers: Sale of gift vouchers for Jatka78 theatre performances in various denominations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cirk La Putyka creates and presents new circus (contemporary circus) live performances that fuse acrobatics, aerial work, teeterboard, dance, puppetry, and live music. The company produces full-length flagship shows (e.g., Okamžik, La Putyka, FoolMoon, SPLASH, St.art, Up End Down Remastered, R.I.E.) for its home venues Jatka78 and Azyl78 in Prague and for international touring, supplemented by mobile private-event shows (Circus Express) and recreational circus courses (CLP Studio).

Product overview

Cirk La Putyka is a Czech new circus company presenting multiple live performances including Okamžik (15th anniversary production with 35 performers), La Putyka (original pub-themed show), FoolMoon (contemporary circus cabaret), SPLASH (summer-themed teeterboard production), St.art (sport-and-art fusion), Up End Down Remastered (circus poem with expanded band), and R.I.E. (international cabaret). The company also operates Circus Express (mobile circus service for private events), CLP Studio (acrobatic courses for all ages), and an e-commerce store (La Putyka Originals). Productions are primarily performed at Jatka78 and Azyl78 venues in Prague, with touring performances internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jatka78: New circus oasis venue in Prague Market Hall (Holešovická tržnice, halls 7 and 8). The company's home for performances, training, eating, and drinking.
• Azyl78
• Cirk La Putyka Originals

Products and services

• Okamžik Large-scale anniversary circus show featuring 35 performers and live band, directed by Maksim Komaro, performed at Azyl78 venue in Prague.
• La Putyka Original flagship circus-theatre show depicting snapshots from a Czech pub, combining acrobatics, dance, puppets, and live music. Performed at Jatka78 in Prague and on tour.
• FoolMoon Contemporary circus cabaret show featuring dynamic teeterboard, aerial acrobatics, hair hanging, and live music. Performed at Jatka78.
• SPLASH Summer-themed outdoor circus show featuring teeterboard acrobatics in a pool setting, performed at summer venues across Czech Republic.
• St.art Production exploring the intersection of sport and art, featuring collaboration with professional Czech athletes and live performance, performed at Jatka78 and internationally at TOHU Montreal.
• Up End Down Remastered Contemporary circus poem about angels and humans, performed with an expanded live band featuring string quartet and brass section.
• R.I.E. Cabaret production inspired by early 20th century Czech cabaret and international cabaret traditions, featuring 18 acrobats including international artists, with music by Katarzia.
• Circus Express On-demand mobile circus service delivering 25-minute performances by five acrobats with live music to festivals, corporate events, weddings, and birthday parties.
• CLP Studio Courses Educational program offering recreational acrobatic courses for children, youth, adults, and seniors in the Jatka78 training hall, organised by age groups on a semester basis (September to June).
• PADEnáct Original cabaret performance co-authored by teenage circus artists from CLP Studio's Performance Group, directed by Daniel Komarov.
• La Putyka Originals (E-shop) Online store selling branded merchandise, gift vouchers for Jatka78 performances, and other La Putyka-branded products.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Prague City Council (Magistrát)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey institutional partner providing municipal support through grant systems.
• Ministry of Culture of the Czech RepubliccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey government supporter providing cultural grants and funding for artistic productions and international touring.
• ToyotasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting the company's operations.
• BudvarsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner (Czech Budweiser) supporting the company.
• BigMediasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing advertising and promotional support.
• Deník NsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner - Czech news outlet providing editorial coverage.
• Forbes Czech RepublicsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner - business magazine providing editorial coverage.
• Rádio 1supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio partner providing promotional airtime.
• RadiožurnálsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCzech Radio partner providing promotional coverage.
• European UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner under Next Generation EU funding providing financial support for cultural projects.
• PerformCzech (PCZ)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational promotion program for Czech performing arts internationally.
• Institute of Theatre Sciences (IDU)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech institute supporting theatre research and development.
• GoOutcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing platform partner for online ticket sales. Contact: +420 222 703 070.
• ANCsupportingOthersMember of Czech circus association.
• AND (cr)supportingOthersMember of performing arts association.
• ArtikulasupportingOthersMember of arts organization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NoFit State Circus: UK-based contemporary circus company creating touring productions that blend acrobatics with theatre and live music. Operates from a home venue (their Big Top) similar to Cirk La Putyka's Jatka78/Azyl78 model and competes for European festival programming.
• Cirque Éloize: Canadian contemporary circus company producing touring shows that combine acrobatics with theatrical storytelling and live music, sharing new circus philosophy with Cirk La Putyka. Comparable scale and touring strategy.
• Les 7 doigts de la main (The 7 Fingers): Montreal-based contemporary circus company with similar artistic scope (acrobatics combined with theatre, dance, music), global touring, and creative direction of festival cabarets. Direct competitor in international new circus touring circuit where Cirk La Putyka also performs (TOHU Montreal).
• Circus Oz: Australian contemporary circus company combining acrobatics with live music and theatrical storytelling. Compares closely in artistic philosophy, performance format (resident + touring), and educational programming for emerging circus artists.
• Gandini Juggling: UK-based contemporary circus company specializing in juggling and manipulation combined with dance and theatrical presentation. Operates at similar scale in the European contemporary circus touring circuit.
• Tumbleweed Circus / Gravity & Other Myths: Australian contemporary circus company producing acrobatic shows that tour internationally. Comparable in combining physical performance with theatrical staging and live music.

Broad incumbents

• Cirque du Soleil: The global leader in contemporary circus, producing large-scale touring shows and resident productions. Directly comparable as a contemporary circus company but operating at significantly larger scale across multiple global markets.
• National Theatre Prague (Národní divadlo): Czech national theatre institution and likely partner/competition for public cultural grants in Prague. Relevant peer given shared government funding ecosystem, Czech cultural policy environment, and Prague-based performance infrastructure.

Emerging players

• VOCA PEOPLE: Live performance ensemble combining music and theatrical circus-style comedy. Compares to Cirk La Putyka's cabaret-style productions (R.I.E.) and Circus Express private event format.

Regional players

• Fest Anča International Animation Festival: Regional festival in Slovakia programming contemporary circus and physical performance. Comparable as a regional Central European cultural programming partner where Cirk La Putyka's touring productions might perform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/cirk_la_putyka
• TikToktiktok.com/@cirk_la_putyka
• Xx.com/CirkLaPutyka

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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