Činoherní studio

What Činoherní studio does

Činoherní studio města Ústí nad Labem, p. o. is a municipal theater institution operating as a contributory organization (příspěvková organizace) owned and funded by the City of Ústí nad Labem, with additional support from Ústecký kraj, the Czech Ministry of Culture, and corporate sponsors including the ČEZ Foundation. Established as one of the regional repertory theaters in the Czech Republic, it is currently in its 55th season (2025-2026) and is led by artistic director Michal Hába. Its programming is characterized as auteur-driven, contemporary, and politically engaged, blending classics with new Czech texts and a stage-reading program featuring playwright Roman Sikora.

The theater's core product is a rotating repertoire of live theatrical productions staged at its main venue on Varšavská 767/7 in Ústí nad Labem, complemented by the seasonal outdoor Divadelní zahrada (Theater Garden) series at the Czech Radio North garden, and touring productions (zájezdy) to external venues such as Fara Bílek, Děčín, and Praha Kampa. The production stack includes in-house stage design, costume, lighting, video, and music, with co-productions involving the international ensemble Lachende Bestien and Roma arts organization ARA ART. Supplementary products include the Hammerklang podcast, Bulletin ČS dramaturgical bulletins, the Ateliér*52 (A52) workshop program, an off-program stage-reading series, and the on-site Café Činoherák.

The business model combines ticketed admissions (standard, open-air, season subscription Předplatné, and the community-supported "zavěšená vstupenka"), e-commerce sales of gift vouchers (dárkové poukazy), café concession revenue (closed July-August), and institutional government and corporate sponsorship. Distribution runs through a physical box office, the theater's own e-shop, and direct sales for off-site touring productions, with marketing executed via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SoundCloud, a monthly email newsletter, and earned media through Czech theatrical press (Divadelní noviny, Lidové noviny, Respekt).

Name

Činoherní studio

Legal name

Činoherní studio města Ústí nad Labem, p. o.

Website

https://cinoherak.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Činoherní studio is a municipal repertory theater in Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic, operating its 55th season of auteur-driven live performances, outdoor programming, and touring productions, funded by the city, region, and Ministry of Culture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theater / Performing Arts

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Live theater productions
• Theatrical performances
• Performing arts venue
• Stage performances
• Cultural programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Ústí nad Labem

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: Revenue from selling tickets to theatrical performances, including standard tickets and open-air tickets for outdoor performances. The theater offers various ticket types including season subscriptions, gift vouchers, and suspended tickets (zavěšená vstupenka) for community support.
2. E-shop Sales: Sales of gift vouchers (dárkové poukazy) through the e-commerce platform.
3. Café Činoherák: Café operation that serves theater visitors, though it is closed during summer months (July-August).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Činoherní studio is a municipal theater that produces and stages a rotating repertoire of live theatrical performances, including contemporary plays, classical works, children's theater, and stage readings at its indoor venue and the outdoor Divadelní zahrada (Theater Garden) summer series. The theater operates a resident ensemble, hosts touring productions at external venues, and sells tickets and gift vouchers through its box office and online e-shop.

Product overview

Činoherní studio města Ústí nad Labem is a municipal theater offering a unified portfolio of theatrical products and services. Its core offering is a rotating repertoire of theatrical productions staged at its main venue and the outdoor Divadelní zahrada. The portfolio is supported by an e-shop for ticketing and gift vouchers, a podcast (Hammerklang) accompanying select productions, off-program stage readings (Scénická čtení), seasonal bulletins, and the Ateliér*52 workshop program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theatrical Productions (Repertoire)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ARA ARTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partnership with Roma arts organization ARA ART for the performance 'Pal e marikl'i?/O plackách?' (Three Roma tales). ARA ART focuses on supporting Roma culture and amplifying the voice of the Roma community, particularly through their ARA FEST festival addressing intersectional discrimination.
• Český rozhlas Sever (Czech Radio North)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the annual Divadelní zahrada (Theater Garden) summer outdoor performance series. Český rozhlas Sever provides their garden venue in Ústí nad Labem for seven evenings of outdoor performances each summer.
• Statutární město Ústí nad Labem (City of Ústí nad Labem)coreOthersThe theater is a contributory organization (příspěvková organizace) of the city of Ústí nad Labem, which provides institutional funding and support.
• Ústecký kraj (Ústí Region)coreOthersRegional government sponsor providing cultural funding support.
• Ministerstvo kultury ČR (Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic)coreOthersNational government ministry providing cultural subsidies and funding.
• Nadace ČEZ (ČEZ Foundation)minorOthersCorporate foundation sponsor supporting cultural activities.
• Lachende BestiencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational theater ensemble that is part of the Činoherní studio ensemble. Ondřej Jiráček joined Činoherní studio as a member of Lachende Bestien. The group co-produces productions such as 'Oidipus Utopia' (coproduction with Lachende Bestien).

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Činoherní klub: Prague chamber drama theater focused on contemporary and modern plays. Closely comparable in producing model and orientation toward drama audiences in the Czech theater market.
• Dejvické divadlo: Prague theater known for contemporary, socially engaged drama and a defined ensemble identity. Comparable as a Czech repertory theater with auteur direction, loyal subscription base, and national award recognition.
• Divadlo Husa na provázku: Brno-based Czech repertory theater famous for auteur, politically engaged, and experimental programming under long-tenured artistic leadership. Closely comparable in non-conformist identity, repertory model, and critical acclaim.
• Klicperovo divadlo: Hradec Králové repertory theater with a long-running ensemble and broad classical-contemporary repertoire. Comparable regional scale, subscription model, and city-funded institutional structure.
• Švandovo divadlo: Prague repertory theater with a mixed classical-contemporary repertoire and a defined artistic team. Comparable repertory scope, ticketing model, and audience-development orientation.
• Divadlo Petra Bezruče: Ostrava repertory theater known for contemporary Czech plays and experimental staging. Comparable as a regional Czech theater producing author-driven drama with critical recognition.
• Divadlo Na zábradlí: Historic Prague chamber theater with a strong tradition of contemporary Czech drama and auteur staging. Comparable in scale, repertory mix, and role as a creative programming theater rather than a broad commercial venue.

Broad incumbents

• Národní divadlo: Czech national theater flagship in Prague with drama, opera, and ballet ensembles. Comparable as a publicly funded producing theater, but at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz: Berlin theater internationally recognized for auteur, politically engaged programming and a defined artistic identity. Comparable in non-conformist artistic brand and repertory-driven model, though operating in a much larger city and market.

Regional players

• Městské divadlo Zlín: Zlín municipal theater operating multiple ensembles (drama, music, puppetry) on a comparable city-funded model. Comparable institutional structure but operates in a different Czech region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cinohernistudio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/%C4%8Cinohern%C3%ADstudio%C3%9Ast%C3%ADnadLabem
• Facebookfacebook.com/CINOHERNI.STUDIO
• Instagraminstagram.com/cinohernistudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/%C4%8Dinohern%C3%AD-studio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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