CDN de Normandie-Rouen

Name

CDN de Normandie-Rouen

Legal name

Centre Dramatique National de Normandie-Rouen

Website

https://cdn-normandierouen.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts and Theater

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

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 industry

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Performing arts production
• Theater and puppetry
• Cultural venue management
• Theatrical season programming
• Accessibility theater services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rouen

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Direct ticket revenue from performances at the CDN's three theaters and touring productions. Ticket prices range from €5 (reduced/child) to €34 (premium), with annual Carte Passeport at €210 for unlimited access.
2. Public subsidies: Core operating funding from French government and local authorities including Ministry of Culture (DRAC Normandie), Région Normandie, Ville de Rouen, Ville de Petit-Quevilly, and Ville de Mont-Saint-Aignan.
3. Co-production and copresentation fees: Revenue sharing arrangements with co-producing partner theaters across France for touring productions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CDN de Normandie-Rouen is a publicly funded French national dramatic center that produces and presents live theatrical performances across three venues in the Rouen metropolitan area (Théâtre des deux rives, Théâtre de la Foudre, Espace Marc-Sangnier). Its programming is anchored by resident company Les Anges au Plafond, which specializes in large-scale puppetry and object theater, supplemented by co-productions with major French national theaters. The institution sells tickets and subscription passes directly to the public, while supplementary offerings include amateur youth theater workshops (La Troupe des Sauvages), accessibility services for disabled audiences, and themed festivals (puppetry, French-language theater, ecofeminist, and new circus).

Product overview

CDN de Normandie-Rouen (Centre Dramatique National de Normandie-Rouen) operates as a national dramatic center managing three theater venues (Théâtre des deux rives in Rouen, Théâtre de la Foudre in Petit-Quevilly, and Espace Marc-Sangnier in Mont-Saint-Aignan). The organization produces theatrical performances through resident company Les Anges au Plafond and co-productions with external companies, while offering accessibility services, amateur theater workshops for youth (La Troupe des Sauvages), and various subscription passes. The 2026/27 season features over 30 productions including puppet theater, dance, and dramatic works, complemented by festivals such as Festival international des langues françaises, PUNCH (puppet arts), and SPRING (circus forms).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Anges au Plafond: The resident theater company associated with CDN de Normandie-Rouen, led by Camille Trouvé and Brice Berthoud, specializing in puppetry and visual theater.
• La Troupe des Sauvages

Products and services

• Th\u00e9\u00e2tre des deux rives Main theater venue of CDN de Normandie-Rouen located in Rouen, hosting dramatic and puppetry performances from the season programming, with on-site bar and restaurant services for audiences.
• Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de la Foudre Theater venue of CDN de Normandie-Rouen located in Petit-Quevilly, hosting performances and the weekly amateur theater workshops (La Troupe des Sauvages) for young people.
• Espace Marc-Sangnier Cultural space venue of CDN de Normandie-Rouen located in Mont-Saint-Aignan, hosting performances and cultural events from the season programming.
• La Troupe des Sauvages Free amateur theater workshop program for young people aged 9-18, held every Wednesday at Théâtre de la Foudre, providing 60 hours of practice per season (September to June) and culminating in public performances at the Festival Sages comme... in June.
• Accessibility Services Comprehensive accessibility program for disabled audiences including LSF (French Sign Language) interpretation, audio description, vibrating vests (SubPac), tactile tours, sensory-friendly performances, and reduced rates for disabled patrons and their companions.
• Carte Passeport Annual nominative season subscription pass at €210 granting unlimited access to all season performances (excluding On vous emmène shows), with advance reservation privileges and installment payment in 4 installments available.
• Carte 1\u00b72\u00b73 Annual nominative card at €20 allowing reduced ticket rates for the cardholder and up to 2 companions attending the same performance.
• Festival international des langues fran\u00e7aises Annual international festival organized by CDN celebrating French-language theater with authors from around the world, scheduled for April 12-17, 2027.
• Hip-Hop Life (Production) Co-produced dance-theater production by Mathieu Létuvé and Caliband Théâtre exploring hip-hop culture history, performed October 6-7, 2026 as part of the CDN season and presented Hors-les-murs.
• George Sans S (Production) World-premiere bilingual French-LSF puppet theater production by Les Anges au Plafond celebrating George Sand's legacy, with a 40-date national tour launched at La maisondelaculture de Bourges, November 3-5, 2026.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, strategic and minor.

• Les Anges au PlafondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident company at CDN since 2016, directed by Camille Trouvé and Brice Berthoud. Specializing in large-scale puppetry and object theater. Creates most major CDN productions including George sans S, Prométhée la révolte, Les Nuits Polaires.
• Le Rive Gauche (Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScène conventionnée d'intérêt national for dance, co-presenting partner for multiple productions including Hip-Hop Life. Part of collaborative festival networks.
• Le Volcan (Scène nationale du Havre)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScène nationale in Le Havre, coproduction partner and co-presenting venue for major productions including Lorenzaccio.
• Le Sablier (Centre national de la marionnette)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational puppetry center in Ifs, Normandy. Coproduction partner for puppetry productions including Matin et soir.
• Le Tangram (Scène nationale d'Évreux)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScène nationale in Évreux, co-presenting venue for productions including La Religieuse.
• Théâtre national de StrasbourgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational theater producing Valentina by Caroline Guiela Nguyen, copresented at CDN.
• Collectif Culture ClimatstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of cultural organizations in Métropole Rouen Normandie committed to ecological transition. CDN participates in sustainable touring initiatives including Places vertes platform.
• PISTE (ARVIVA)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for Participation des Intermittent·es du Spectacle à la Transition Écologique, coordinated by ARVIVA - Arts vivants, Arts durables. CDN member committed to ecological transition.
• MARDI (Réseau marionnette Normandie)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of puppetry structures in Normandy. CDN participates in collaborative programming including Triptyque marionnettique.
• Latitude MarionnettestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of puppetry production and diffusion structures. CDN participates in PUNCH festival and collaborative programming.
• Compagnie AktémajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater company based in Le Havre with CDN coproduction credits including 'Comme la chienne'. Supported by CDN and partners.
• Compagnie La Vie GrandecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated artist company with Agathe Charnet. Produces Peut-être le hasard and Les Crocodiles dorment-ils la nuit. Conventionnée by DRAC and Région Normandie.
• HF+ NormandiestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for real equality between genders in arts and culture in Normandy. CDN participates in gender equality initiatives.
• Centre des Monuments NationauxmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body managing national monuments including Maison de George Sand à Nohant. Coproduction partner for George sans S commemorating 150th anniversary of George Sand's death.
• maisondelaculture (Scène nationale de Bourges)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScène nationale in Bourges. Coproduction partner and first venue for George sans S tour in November 2026.
• La Briche ForainestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtistic collective from Saint-Denis, associated with CDN. Contributed artistic surprises for season 26/27 opening.
• Sophie LécuyerstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraphic artist and illustrator creating CDN season visual identity since 2022. Designed posters for seasons 2022/23 through 2026/27.
• SCOP LiessestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSign language interpretation service providing LSF translation for performances including season presentation and select shows.
• AGEFIPHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for employment support for people with disabilities. Accessibility partner providing resources and support for disabled audiences.
• Festival international des langues françaisesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual festival organized by CDN featuring French-language theater authors from around the world. Scheduled for April 12-17, 2027.
• Festival Sages comme...strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival of young artists organized by CDN in June, featuring Troupe des Sauvages amateur youth theater performances.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Le Rive Gauche - Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray: Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national for dance in the Rouen metropolitan area; co-presenting partner for Hip-Hop Life. Operates a similar publicly-subsidized venue model with shared audience base and joint programming.
• Théâtre du Nord - Lille: Centre dramatique national in Lille with a similar CDN designation, co-production partner on Lorenzaccio. Comparable multi-venue publicly-subsidized theater institution producing and touring contemporary French repertoire.
• Théâtre National Populaire (TNP) - Villeurbanne: National theater in Villeurbanne operating under the same French publicly-subsidized CDN/Théâtre national framework with comparable programming mandate, touring activity, and public funding structure.
• Le Volcan - Scène nationale du Havre: Scène nationale located ~70km from Rouen in Normandy; co-production partner on works such as Lorenzaccio. Operates a comparable publicly-subsidized venue model with regional touring scope, making it the closest geographic peer.
• Comédie de Caen - CDN: Centre dramatique national in Caen (Normandy) with an almost identical institutional mandate, funding architecture, and CDN designation — the most direct institutional peer in terms of structure and geographic ecosystem.
• Le Tangram - Scène nationale d'Évreux: Scène nationale in Évreux (Normandy) and CDN co-presentation partner for productions like La Religieuse. Operates a publicly-funded regional theater model directly comparable in scale and mandate.
• Le Sablier - Centre national de la marionnette: National puppetry center based in Ifs, Normandy, and CDN co-production partner on Matin et soir. Closely comparable because it shares CDN's puppetry specialization and operates within the same national network of labeled institutions.

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre National de Strasbourg (TnS): Higher-tier Théâtre national and CDN co-production partner for Valentina. Operates a broader scale and prestige mandate, but shares the same French national theater institutional model, funding architecture, and co-production relationship structure.
• La Colline - Théâtre national (Paris): Paris-based Théâtre national and CDN co-production partner on La guerre n'a pas un visage de femme. Larger and broader than CDN but institutionally comparable — a labeled national theater producing and touring contemporary French works.
• Théâtre National de l'Odéon: Major Paris-based Théâtre national with European programming scope. While CDN is smaller and regionally anchored, both share the French national theater institutional model, government funding streams, and contemporary repertoire focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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