ACB Scène nationale

What ACB Scène nationale does

ACB Scène nationale is a French public cultural institution designated as a 'Scène nationale' by the French Ministry of Culture, operating a single performing arts theater in Bar-le-Duc, Meuse department, in the Grand Est region of France. The institution's core offering is a seasonal program of live theatrical performances, cultural events, and educational programming delivered to the general public, local school groups, and youth audiences in the Meuse department. Supporting products include the 'Ma classe au théâtre' school program, the 'Tribu' youth and family programming strand, a digital 'Vidéothèque' (video library), and the 'Grand Numéro' in-house journal.

The underlying technology is minimal: a standard WordPress-based website serves as the primary information and program hub, while ticket sales are handled through a third-party ticketing platform at billetterie.legilog.fr. The institution maintains a Google Analytics setup for traffic analytics and is GDPR-compliant. No mobile app, API, proprietary software, or AI capabilities are present. Marketing is conducted through the website, email newsletter, downloadable seasonal brochures, and social media channels. Distribution of tickets occurs via both the online platform and a physical box office at the theater (20 rue Theuriet, Bar-le-Duc).

The business model is characteristic of French publicly subsidized cultural institutions: revenue derives primarily from public grants (national, regional, and local authority subsidies tied to the Scène nationale designation), supplemented by earned income from ticket sales and season subscriptions (abonnements). The organization operates with a small team of 7 employees under the direction of publication Charlyne La Duca. As a Scène nationale, ACB is part of the broader 'Réseau des 1000 plateaux' national network of performing arts venues, which facilitates programming collaboration and collective advocacy.

Name

ACB Scène nationale

Legal name

acb scène nationale

Website

https://acb-scenenationale.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ACB Scène nationale is a French Ministry of Culture-designated public theater in Bar-le-Duc, delivering seasonal live performance programming, school outreach, and youth services to the Meuse department community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts / Theater Services

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Live performing arts
• Theater programming
• Online ticket sales
• Arts education programs
• Cultural venue services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bar-le-Duc

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACB Scène nationale is a French national theater venue operating a seasonal program of live theatrical performances, cultural events, and educational activities for the general public and local community of Bar-le-Duc and the Meuse department. Its core offering is the seasonal performance programming (La saison), tickets for which are sold through an online ticketing platform and a physical box office. The institution additionally delivers school-based arts education (Ma classe au théâtre), a youth and family strand (Tribu), a video library (Vidéothèque), and a publication (Le Grand Numéro).

Product overview

ACB Scène nationale operates as a single-venue performing arts theater in Bar-le-Duc, France, offering a unified program of live theatrical performances and cultural events. The core offering consists of seasonal programming featuring professional theater productions, supported by online ticketing services. Educational outreach is delivered through the 'Ma classe au théâtre' school program. Additional services include a video library (vidéothèque), the 'Grand Numéro' journal, and a dedicated 'Tribu' program strand for younger audiences. The venue also maintains partnerships with the broader 'Réseau des 1000 plateaux' network of national scenes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tribu: Youth and family programming

Products and services

• La saison (Season Programming) Annual season program of live theatrical performances, concerts, and cultural events presented at the ACB venue for the general public and local community.
• Billetterie en ligne (Online Ticketing) Online ticketing platform (via billetterie.legilog.fr/acb/) for purchasing admission to performances and events, with complementary physical box office at 20 rue Theuriet, Bar-le-Duc.
• Ma classe au théâtre (School Program) Educational outreach program bringing school groups to the theater for curated performances and learning experiences with teaching staff.
• Vidéothèque (Video Library) Digital archive of video content related to performances, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage, accessible online.
• Le Grand Numéro – journal de l'acb In-house publication/journal providing coverage, reviews, and commentary on performances and cultural programming at ACB.
• Programme Tribu Sub-brand dedicated to youth and family programming with its own brochure and curated content, designed to engage younger audiences and parents.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Comédie de Saint-Étienne: Scène nationale / CDN-class theater in Saint-Étienne operating single-venue season programming, school outreach, and ticketed cultural events. Mirrors ACB's structure as a regional French performing arts venue with public designation and educational programming.
• Théâtre National de Strasbourg: French national theater (Centre Dramatique National/Théâtre National) presenting season programming, school outreach, and youth initiatives. Directly comparable as another government-designated French performing arts institution with multi-tier public funding and subscription-based ticketing.
• Maison de la Culture de Bourges (MCB): Scène nationale in Bourges producing theater, music, and dance seasons alongside educational and youth initiatives. Comparable to ACB as a mid-sized French regional cultural venue with multi-audience programming.
• MC2: Maison de la Culture de Grenoble: Scène nationale venue in Grenoble presenting theater, dance, and music seasons with strong educational outreach. Directly comparable as a designated French national scene with analogous mission, ticketing, and youth programming.
• Théâtre National Populaire (TNP) – Villeurbanne: National theater presenting live performance seasons, youth programming, and regional outreach in the Lyon metropolitan area. Comparable to ACB's role as a publicly funded French theater presenting seasons to general and educational audiences.
• La Comédie de Valence – CDN: Centre Dramatique National in Valence presenting theater seasons with educational and youth strands. Comparable to ACB's blend of public designation, ticketed season programming, and school/youth cultural outreach.
• Les Scènes du Jura – Scène nationale: Scène nationale covering the Jura department with multi-venue season programming, school outreach, and ticketed performances. Comparable to ACB for a very similar rural French departmental scale and designation model.
• Théâtre National de Bretagne (TNB): Centre Dramatique National in Rennes producing and presenting live performance seasons, school programs, and touring work. Comparable to ACB as a French public performing arts institution offering season programming and educational services.
• Le Quartz – Brest (Scène nationale): Scène nationale in Brest hosting multi-discipline season programming with ticketed admissions and school initiatives. Closely parallels ACB's single-venue public-designation model and audience-development focus.
• Théâtre du Nord – Lille (CDN): Centre Dramatique National operating across Lille with season theater programming and public cultural outreach. Comparable to ACB as a government-designated French regional performing arts venue with subscription ticketing and educational work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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