De Kleine Komedie

What De Kleine Komedie does

De Kleine Komedie is an Amsterdam-based nonprofit theater and cultural public-benefit organization (ANBI). It presents cabaret, stand-up comedy, small-form Dutch theater (kleinkunst), music theater, variety, and spoken word to general-public theatergoers, while also providing a performance venue for artists and a hire venue for private and corporate event organizers. The organization operates from a historic building in central Amsterdam and has no public listing or identified parent.\n\nRevenue is generated primarily by ticket sales through its own website, a performance-day box office, and account-based pre-sales. Ticket prices vary by performance and seating range, with a €1.50 online transaction fee and a €2.50 mailing charge; the Friends (Vrienden) program adds a loyalty and early-access mechanism.\n\nTechnology is centered on a theater website and digital ticketing rather than a standalone software product. Online accounts support ticket orders, wishlists, order history, and communication preferences. Selected performances use Smart Tickets with rotating barcodes that are personal, non-transferable, and scanned at entry to deter unauthorized resale.

Name

De Kleine Komedie

Legal name

De Kleine Komedie

Website

https://dekleinekomedie.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1786

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

De Kleine Komedie is an Amsterdam nonprofit theater presenting cabaret, comedy, small-form Dutch theater (kleinkunst), music theater, and spoken word to general-public audiences, with additional services for performers and private or corporate event organizers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Theater and Performing Arts

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Live cabaret theater
• Kleinkunst performances
• Theater ticket sales
• Venue rental services
• Performing arts venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

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: Primary revenue stream from selling tickets for performances across multiple price tiers (Rang 1-4 with prices from €14 to €36.50). Online orders incur €1.50 transaction fee per ticket. Hard-copy tickets incur €2.50 postage.
2. Vriend (Friend) membership: Annual donation/membership program starting at €35/year. Members receive early access to ticket pre-sales (one week before general sale), a monthly newsletter, and priority notification of extra performances.
3. Donateur (Donor) program: Annual donation program from €250/year, offering priority ticket ordering (amount dependent on donation size), first delivery of the season program book, invitations to exclusive events, and first notice of additional bookings.
4. One-time donations (Tikkie): One-time smaller donations via Tikkie to support the theater, described as 'belangeloos' (disinterested/no return benefit).
5. Theater venue rental: The theater is available for hire ('verhuur') for private events, generating rental income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

De Kleine Komedie is a historic Amsterdam cabaret and kleinkunst theater venue that hosts live performances including cabaret, stand-up comedy, music theater, and spoken word. The theater sells tickets directly through its website and physical box office, offers loyalty memberships (Vriend, Donateur, Mijn Stoel), rents the venue for private events, and operates as a cultural ANBI nonprofit institution. It serves as the primary venue for major Dutch cabaret festivals and awards including the Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival and the Annie M.G. Schmidtprijs.

Product overview

De Kleine Komedie is an Amsterdam-based theater venue specializing in cabaret, comedy, and kleinkunst performances. The company operates as a live entertainment venue rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings include ticket sales for live performances, a "Vriend" (Friend) membership program offering early access to ticket sales and newsletters, a "Mijn Stoel" (My Seat) subscription program, and a "Donateur" (Donor) program with tax benefits through the Dutch Geefwet (ANBI status). Additional services include venue rentals, newsletter subscriptions, and the Komedie Thuis initiative. The theater also hosts the annual Cabaret Collectie in collaboration with the Nederlands Theater Festival and organizes the Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live performance tickets Direct ticket sales for live cabaret, stand-up comedy, music theater, and spoken word performances held at De Kleine Komedie. Tickets are sold across four Rang (Rank) categories with prices from €14 to €42.50, available online via the website and at the physical box office. Online orders incur a €1.50 transaction fee; physical mailed tickets incur an additional €2.50 postage fee.
• Vriend (Friend) membership Annual membership program starting at €35/year that provides Vrienden (Friends) with early access to ticket pre-sales (one week before general sale), a monthly newsletter, and priority notification of extra performances. Designed for regular theatergoers who want guaranteed access to popular shows.
• Donateur (Donor) program Annual donor program from €250/year offering priority ticket ordering (amount dependent on donation size), first delivery of the season program book, invitations to exclusive events, and first notice of additional bookings. Donations are tax-deductible through the cultural ANBI status.
• Theater venue rental (verhuur) Venue hire service for private and corporate events at the historic De Kleine Komedie theater. The national monument building along the Amstel river provides a unique and prestigious location for special occasions, corporate functions, and private events.
• Cabaret Collectie Annual curated selection of six cabaret performances, presented as a collaboration between De Kleine Komedie and the Nederlands Theater Festival. Showcases the most urgent, original, and moving cabaret of the previous season. The 2026 edition was announced on 21 May 2026.
• Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival Major annual cabaret festival held at De Kleine Komedie, featuring the AKF Sonneveldprijs, AKF Publieksprijs (Audience Award), AKF Shaffy Cheque, and the Annie M.G. Schmidtprijs ceremony. The 2026 edition was won by Annica Muller for 'THIS IS FUCKING CHAOS'.
• Mijn Stoel (My Seat) program Seat subscription program that gives members designated seating and priority access to ticket sales as a loyalty mechanism for dedicated theatergoers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supportive.

• Theater BellevuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Kleine Komedie and Theater Bellevue have an active collaboration to build a stronger foundation in Amsterdam for talent development in cabaret, kleinkunst, and stand-up comedy. The partnership includes a joint program called 'Klein Bellevue' and the junior-programmer Mats Hoogland works across both venues. This is a significant strategic partnership that leverages both Amsterdam theaters to nurture emerging talent.
• Amsterdams Kleinkunst FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Amsterdams Kleinkunst Festival is a major annual cabaret festival that uses De Kleine Komedie as its primary venue. The festival includes the Annie M.G. Schmidtprijs ceremony and is a key platform for cabaret and kleinkunst talent in the Netherlands.
• Nederlands Theater FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Kleine Komedie collaborates with the Nederlands Theater Festival on the Cabaret Collectie — an annual selection of the most urgent, original, and moving cabaret performances from the previous season. The Cabaret Collectie is a highlight of the festival.
• Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst (AFK)supportiveGTM or Marketing PartnerAmsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst is shown as a supporting partner in the footer of the De Kleine Komedie website, indicating financial or promotional support from the Amsterdam arts fund.
• Fonds PodiumkunstensupportiveGTM or Marketing PartnerFonds Podiumkunsten is shown as a supporting partner in the footer of the De Kleine Komedie website, indicating financial or promotional support from the national performing arts fund.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Comedy Store (London): Iconic London comedy venue operating since 1979, recognized as a premier stand-up and comedy institution. Comparable as a heritage live comedy venue with strong brand identity as a launchpad for comedians in its market.
• Paradiso Amsterdam: Iconic Amsterdam live music and performance venue operating from a former church building. Comparable as a heritage venue in central Amsterdam hosting live entertainment, comedy, and kleinkunst-adjacent programming for similar audiences.
• DeLaMar Theater: Amsterdam theater venue presenting cabaret, comedy, and musicals. Comparable as a commercial Amsterdam theater competing for the same cabaret/kleinkunst audiences and Dutch comedians seeking mid-sized prestige venues.
• Theater Bellevue: Amsterdam theater venue with a joint 'Klein Bellevue' programming collaboration with De Kleine Komedie and a shared junior programmer. Both venues serve the Dutch cabaret, kleinkunst, and stand-up scene with overlapping artist rosters and audiences in central Amsterdam.
• Koninklijk Theater Carré: Historic Amsterdam theater on the Amstel river hosting cabaret, musicals, and variety performances. Comparable as a heritage Dutch theater venue with similar programming categories (cabaret, music theater) and premium ticket pricing for live entertainment audiences.
• Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam: Amsterdam's municipal theater presenting theater, cabaret, and dance. Comparable as a large Amsterdam venue presenting cabaret and live performing arts to similar audiences, with overlapping cabaret programming.

Regional players

• Boom Chicago: Amsterdam-based English-language comedy and improv theater. Comparable as a live comedy venue operating in Amsterdam with overlapping audience interest in stand-up and sketch comedy, though focused on English-language performers.
• Stadstheater Zoetermeer / De Boerderij: Dutch cabaret and music theater venue outside Amsterdam. Comparable as a Dutch cabaret-focused venue with similar programming but serving a different regional catchment and not directly competing for Amsterdam audiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dekleinekomedie
• Instagraminstagram.com/dekleinekomedie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/de-kleine-komedie

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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