Dejvické Divadlo

What Dejvické Divadlo does

Dejvické Divadlo, o. p. s. is a professional Czech theatre established in 1992 as part of Prague 6's District Cultural House and registered as a non-profit public benefit company (obecně prospěšná společnost). It operates a stable 13-member core ensemble of prominent Czech actors — including Ivan Trojan, Martin Myšička, Václav Neužil, and Jaroslav Plesl — supported by dramaturges, stage managers, and technical and administrative staff, for a total headcount of approximately 21. The theatre's core product is live theatrical performances spanning contemporary drama, adaptations of world literature, and classic plays, anchored by a distinctive house directorial style. Programming is delivered across two performance spaces: the main stage (currently at the temporary Kulturní stanice Galaxie in Praha 4-Háje from September 2025 during reconstruction of the original Zelená venue, expected to reopen with ~40 additional seats for the 2026/2027 season) and the intimate Kavárna DD café-theatre in Dejvice.

The theatre generates revenue through four primary streams: ticket sales (1st category 1500 CZK, 2nd category 760 CZK, 3rd/student 200 CZK, Kavárna DD 450 CZK, press/student 50 CZK), a tiered corporate sponsorship programme (general partner Dr. Max, main partners ČEZ and T-Mobile, plus production and media partners), an individual donor programme, and government grants from the City of Prague, Prague 6, and the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic. Distribution runs through Ticketportal for online sales, two physical box offices, and group bookings of 10+ tickets, which carry an approximately three-month waitlist due to consistent demand. Monetization is extended beyond the live venue via streaming of archived productions on DRAMOX, summer cinema screenings through Aerofilms, and successful film and television adaptations of DD productions with Czech Television and Aerofilms.

Dejvické Divadlo is led by director Lukáš Průdek (appointed 2024) and artistic director Jiří Havelka (appointed January 2025, succeeding Martin Myšička). It has won the Alfréd Radok Award for Theatre of the Year six times and the Best Play award for 'Tales of Common Insanity' (2001) and 'The Man Without a Past' (2010), and is widely described as one of the most attended and most popular theatres in the Czech Republic, with near-permanent sell-out status. The affiliated Folklorní soubor Rosénka folk ensemble operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Name

Dejvické Divadlo

Legal name

Dejvické divadlo, o. p. s.

Website

https://dejvickedivadlo.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dejvické Divadlo is a Prague-based professional non-profit theatre (o.p.s.) founded in 1992, operating a 13-member ensemble across two venues with a repertoire of contemporary drama and classics, sustained by ticket sales, corporate sponsors (Dr. Max, ČEZ, T-Mobile), donor programs, and Czech public grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Theatre

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama) (MPAGABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Theatre Services & Design (Scenic/Costume/Props/Stage Management) (MPAGABAO)

Keywords

• Professional theatre performances
• Live stage drama
• Theatrical productions
• Cultural performing arts
• Ensemble theatre acting

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from individual ticket sales at box offices and online through Ticketportal
2. Sponsorship and Corporate Partnerships: General partner (Dr. Max), main partners (ČEZ, T-Business), production partners, and regular sponsors contribute financially and in-kind
3. Donor Program: Individual donors contribute to theatre operations through an established donor program
4. Government Grants: Funding from the City of Prague, Prague 6 municipality, and Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dejvické Divadlo is a Prague-based professional theatre that produces and stages live dramatic performances — contemporary Czech plays, classics, and adaptations of world literature — performed by a permanent ensemble of prominent Czech actors. Performances are presented at the main stage (currently temporarily at Kulturní stanice Galaxie during the 2025–2026 reconstruction) and at the smaller, intimate Kavárna DD venue, with supplementary archive streaming on DRAMOX, summer cinema screenings through Aerofilms, and an affiliated folk ensemble (FS Rosénka).

Product overview

Dejvické Divadlo is a Prague-based professional theatre offering live theatrical performances through two primary venues: the main stage at Galaxie (temporary location during 2025-2026 reconstruction) and the intimate Kavárna DD café theatre. The theatre produces a diverse repertoire of contemporary drama, classic adaptations, and original Czech works. Supplementary services include online ticket sales via Ticketportal, streaming of archived productions through DRAMOX, venue rentals, and the affiliated folk ensemble FS Rosénka. During summer months, selected productions are also screened in outdoor cinemas through Aerofilms partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theatre Performances at Kulturní stanice Galaxie Main-stage live theatrical performances (contemporary drama, classic plays, and original Czech works) staged during the 2025–2026 reconstruction period at Kulturní stanice Galaxie, Praha 4 – Háje. Open to the general public, students, seniors, and groups; English-friendly performances are offered.
• Kavárna DD (Dejvické Divadlo Café Theatre) Intimate theatre stage and café space at Zelená 15a, Praha 6 – Dejvice, hosting smaller productions including 'The Liver (Játra)' and the Co.media project. Remains operational during the main venue's reconstruction. Targeted at theatre-goers seeking a more intimate experience.
• Archived Productions Streaming on DRAMOX Online streaming access to archived Dejvické Divadlo productions — including Tales of Common Insanity, Black Hole, Teremin, Dubbing Street, Kakadu, Winter's Tale, Sorrel Roasted Potatoes, The Brothers Karamazov, Resurrection, and Ghosts — for audiences beyond the live performance schedule.
• Venue Rental Rental of theatre spaces — stage, rehearsal studio at Terronská 33, and technical facilities — to external productions, organisations, and event organisers.
• FS Rosénka (Folk Ensemble) Folk ensemble performing traditional Czech and Slovak folk music and dance, led by artistic director Zuzana Cílová; performs as part of the theatre's broader cultural programming.
• Summer Cinema Screenings (Aerofilms Distribution) Outdoor summer cinema screenings of remastered recordings of theatre productions distributed across the Czech Republic via the Aerofilms partnership; broadens reach beyond live performance capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly permanent sell-out performances
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dr. MaxcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral partner of Dejvické divadlo, providing primary sponsorship support for theatre operations and productions.
• Skupina ČEZcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain partner of the theatre, contributing to operational funding and sponsorship programme.
• T-Business (T-Mobile)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain partner of the theatre, supporting through sponsorship contributions.
• Nadace PPFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides support for foreign activities of the theatre.
• J&T BankaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduction partner contributing to specific production funding.
• FidleroviminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduction partner for specific productions.
• DostalkoviminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduction partner for specific productions.
• Město Praha (City of Prague)coreOthersProvides municipal funding through grants for theatre operations.
• MČ Praha 6coreOthersProvides local municipal funding support.
• Ministerstvo kultury ČR (Ministry of Culture)coreOthersProvides national government funding for cultural institutions.
• TicketportalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline ticketing partner for advance ticket sales.
• DRAMOXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVideo streaming platform for archived theatre productions available online.
• AerofilmsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes theatre film recordings for summer cinema screenings across Czech Republic.
• RESPEKTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing media coverage and publicity support.
• BitServis, ČEPS, Vantage, JTI, Clifford Chance, and other sponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious sponsors contributing to theatre funding through financial and in-kind sponsorship contributions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Činoherní klub: Prague drama theatre focused on contemporary and modern plays with a resident ensemble. Comparable intimate-scale Czech drama theatre with similar repertory philosophy and audience demographic.
• Národní divadlo (National Theatre Prague): The flagship Czech national theatre in Prague, producing classical and contemporary drama across multiple stages. Most directly comparable professional Czech theatre counterpart in terms of repertoire mix, audience profile, and Prague-based classical/contemporary drama programming.
• Divadlo Na Vinohradech: Historic Prague theatre producing classical and contemporary drama with a resident ensemble. Comparable in repertoire scope, ensemble-driven model, and Prague theatre-going audience overlap.
• Divadlo v Dlouhé: Long-established Prague chamber theatre with a comparable ensemble-based repertory model and similar ticket-pricing structure. Notably, the original Dejvické divadlo ensemble under Jan Borna joined this theatre in 1996, indicating direct historical and creative lineage.
• Městská divadla pražská (Prague City Theatres): Multi-venue Prague municipal theatre organization producing drama, musicals, and contemporary works. Comparable as a multi-stage Prague theatre operator with overlapping audience and sponsorship profiles.
• Švandovo divadlo na Smíchově: Prague ensemble-based theatre producing contemporary drama and adaptations. Comparable in scale, repertory style, and mid-market Prague theatre positioning.

Regional players

• Divadlo Husa na provázku: Award-winning repertory theatre in Brno known for distinctive ensemble and directorial approaches. Comparable as a leading Czech regional theatre with similar artistic ambitions and ensemble-based reputation; Lukáš Průdek (current DD director) previously led a major regional Czech theatre.
• Jihočeské divadlo (South Bohemian Theatre): Multi-ensemble regional theatre in České Budějovice. Highly comparable as the institution where DD's current director Lukáš Průdek led for nine years prior, indicating shared leadership talent and repertory model.

Emerging players

• Jatka78: Prague venue and producer focused on contemporary and alternative theatre formats where DD has staged productions ('Honey' collaboration). Comparable as an emerging Prague performance venue/operator sharing audience and production partners.
• Cirku La Putyka: Prague-based new circus and physical theatre company that has co-produced with Dejvické divadlo (the 2017 production 'Honey'). Comparable as a Prague live-performance collaborator working at the intersection of theatre and alternative formats.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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