Laaktheater

Name

Laaktheater

Legal name

Stichting Laaktheater

Website

https://laaktheater.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Theater & 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

Regional & Repertory Theatre Companies (MPAGABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Community theater
• Performing arts venue
• Venue rental services
• Youth arts education
• Cultural programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 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: Laaktheater sells tickets for theater performances, comedy shows, concerts, films, and events directly via its website and at the box office. Ticket prices range from free (community events) to €12 for standard performances, with reduced rates for Ooievaarspas holders.
2. Venue rental (verhuur): The theater rents out its spaces (theater hall with 141 seats, large studio of 60m2) to third parties for events, seminars, workshops, and performances. Pricing is based on the nature of the activity, date, and time. Cultural organizations on a regular basis receive discounts.
3. Bar and catering: The theater operates a bar (Café Kees) in the foyer, open one hour before and after performances. Catering services are also available for rented events. Revenue from bar sales supplements the theater's income.
4. Workshop and class fees: The theater offers paid workshops and courses, such as the Cameretten Comedy Class at €200, with 50% discount for Ooievaarspas holders. Arts and theater lessons are offered for children and adults.
5. Public funding and subsidies: As one of eight Haagse cultuurankers (cultural anchors) designated by the municipality of The Hague, Laaktheater receives public funding and subsidies to support its community arts and cultural accessibility mission. The foundation has ANBI (public benefit institution) status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Laaktheater is a community theater and cultural center in the Laak district of Den Haag that operates a 141-seat theater hall and 60m2 studio to deliver accessible performing arts programming. The foundation sells tickets to recurring and one-off events (comedy, theater, music, dance, film), rents venue space to third parties, runs paid youth arts classes (MaakLab LKTR, Jong Beginnen) and adult workshops (Cameretten Comedy Class), and produces community theater productions (LKTR Producties) co-created with local residents. Operations are supported by municipal subsidies as one of eight designated cultural anchors (cultuurankers) of The Hague.

Product overview

Laaktheater is a community theater in Den Haag operating as a single venue with multiple integrated programs. The core offering is the physical theater venue at Ferrandweg 4T, featuring a main theater hall (141 seats) and a large studio (60 m2). The theater provides venue rental services alongside its own programming. The programming portfolio includes the Comedy Lounge (bi-monthly comedy shows), From Laak With Love (cultural exchange evenings), The Happening (emerging artists showcase), and LKTR Producties (community-produced theater). Youth and educational offerings comprise MaakLab LKTR (art lessons in theater, drums, dance, circus), Laaks Jeugdtheater, Laaks Jongerentheater, and Jong Beginnen (toddler-artist encounters). The theater also operates Laaktheater Thuis, an online streaming platform, and produces several podcasts including Glow, Over Laak Gesproken, and Kletskoppen. Additional seasonal programs include Krokus Kabaal (spring vacation) and Let's Glow (youth creative space).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Comedy Lounge: A recurring comedy event hosted by Raoel Fatehmahomed featuring comedians from The Hague and beyond.
• From Laak With Love
• Let's Glow
• LKTR Producties
• Laaktheater Thuis
• MaakLab LKTR

Products and services

• Zaal Verhuur (Venue Rental) Rental of the 141-seat theater hall (with semi-circular seating) and the 60m2 large studio to cultural organizations, event organizers, and corporate clients for performances, seminars, workshops, and events. Pricing depends on activity type, date, and time, with discounts for cultural organizations on a regular basis. Contact: [email protected].
• Comedy Lounge Bi-monthly comedy show hosted by guest programmer Raoel Fatehmahomed, featuring established and up-and-coming comedians from The Hague and beyond (including Jörgen Raymann, Howard Komproe, Arie Koomen). Tickets sold via website and box office, with 50% Ooievaarspas discount.
• From Laak With Love Recurring cultural exchange evenings bringing together different cultures represented in the Laak neighborhood through art, food, and entertainment. Each edition focuses on a specific community (Bulgarian, Surinamese, Ghanaian, Turkish, Dutch, Polish, Chinese, Curaçaoan, Antillean, Moroccan, Latin American) via dedicated guest programmers. Ticketed event.
• The Happening Multidisciplinary show (theater, music, cabaret, dance, comedy) co-curated with programming partner Buro Beat, showcasing emerging makers and new artistic voices in a non-traditional theater evening format. Tickets at €8 standard / €4 with Ooievaarspas.
• Cameretten Comedy Class Four-workshop comedy and cabaret introduction course for young people aged 18-30 in The Hague, taught by professional comedians including Raoel Fatehmahomed, delivered in partnership with the Cameretten Festival. Priced at €200 with 50% discount (€100) for Ooievaarspas holders. Financial assistance available on contact.
• MaakLab LKTR Art lessons for youth covering theater, drums, dance, and circus, delivered in collaboration with schools and neighborhood centers throughout the Laak district (Trefpunt Laakhage, Laakhavens, etc.). Provided as a contracted educational offering.
• Jong Beginnen (Young Beginnings) Special art encounters between toddlers (0-4 years) and artists at preschools in Laak, developed in collaboration with Stichting 2TurvenHoog. Delivered as a contracted early childhood arts program at preschool locations.
• LKTR Producties Theater productions created with and by neighborhood residents under professional guidance, performed both in the theater and at various locations throughout Laak. Ticketed productions co-created with the local community.
• Schoolvoorstellingen (School Performances) Performances for primary and secondary schools (Groep 6-8, PO, VO), bringing theater experiences directly to educational institutions in the Laak area, including collaborations with Amare. Contracted by schools for the 2026-2027 season.
• Let's Glow Youth program and dedicated creative space at Laaktheater where young people can develop their artistic talents, supported by an associated 'Glow' podcast series. Functions as an incubator for youth arts and culture.
• Laaktheater Thuis Online streaming platform offering access to recorded performances, workshops, lessons, and theater content from home, representing the digital extension of Laaktheater's physical programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Laaktheater is one of eight official cultural anchors (cultuurankers) of The Hague, a municipal designation reflecting its city-wide importance in cultural accessibility.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bij-1, Circaso, MuziekspeelplaatscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-organizers of the annual Zomercircus (Hof van Heden), a free three-day summer event for children and families featuring circus, theater, music, and workshops. In 2026, this is the sixth edition. Circaso provides circus trainers (juggling, unicycling, diabolo, etc.), while Muziekspeelplaats contributes music programming. The event is held August 17-19, 2026, from 10:30 to 15:30, free of charge.
• PEP (formerly), Wijkz, Laakbuddy's, Gemeente Den HaagcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in the 'From Laak With Love' intercultural exchange program, which brings together cultural organizations from the Laak neighborhood for cultural evenings, food, and entertainment. The program connects organizations representing Bulgarian, Surinamese, Ghanaian, Turkish, Dutch, Polish, Chinese, Curaçao, Antillean, Moroccan, Latin American, and other communities in Laak. Partners collaborate on programming, venue, and outreach.
• Buro BeatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuro Beat is a programming partner that co-curates 'The Happening' — a recurring multidisciplinary show (theater, music, dance, comedy) at Laaktheater. The partnership brings emerging makers and new artistic voices to the theater in a format that is not a traditional theater evening but a discovery journey.
• Stichting 2TurvenHoogcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 'Jong Beginnen' (0-4 years) — a program of special art encounters between toddlers and artists at preschools in Laak. Laaktheater and Stichting 2TurvenHoog collaborate to deliver early childhood arts education in the neighborhood.
• Let's Glow (Laaktheater youth space)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLet's Glow is a dedicated youth creative space within or run by Laaktheater. The 'Glow' podcast series is produced by Siggi Florentina with makers from Let's Glow, documenting their experiences, inspiration, and challenges. The space serves as an incubator for youth arts and culture.
• Cameretten FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCameretten Festival — 'dé kweekvijver voor cabarettalent in Nederland' (the breeding ground for cabaret talent in the Netherlands), active for nearly 60 years — partners with Laaktheater to deliver the 'Cameretten Comedy Class' for young people aged 18-30 in The Hague. Classes are taught by professional comedians including Raoel Fatehmahomed, with a final presentation at Theater Pepijn.
• Cameretten FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Comedy Class is a talent development pipeline: participants who excel may be featured in Cameretten's broader festival ecosystem, extending their reach beyond Laaktheater.
• Amare (formerly: Koninklijk Conservatorium / related cultural institution)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Laaktheater on the school performance 'It takes a child to raise a village' (Groep 6-8) as part of the school performances program for the 2026-2027 season.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• De Toneelmakerij: Amsterdam-based youth theater company producing performances and educational programming for young audiences. Comparable as a Dutch theater company focused on youth and educational programming with subsidized accessibility focus.
• Korzo Theater: Performing arts venue in Den Haag focused on dance, music, and contemporary performance with subsidized programming. Comparable as a mid-sized Den Haag performing arts organization with similar community engagement and Dutch municipal funding exposure.
• Toneelschuur Haarlem: Regional theater and cinema in Haarlem with subsidized programming and strong community focus. Directly comparable as a Dutch regional theater combining performance, film, and educational programming with municipal support and accessibility priorities.
• Maaspodium Rotterdam: Rotterdam-based performing arts organization producing contemporary dance, theater, and performance for diverse urban audiences. Comparable as a subsidized Dutch community performing arts organization with similar outreach to multicultural urban populations.
• Theater Dakota: Community theater also based in Den Haag, serving a specific neighborhood with subsidized programming and accessible ticket pricing. Directly comparable as a Dutch neighborhood theater with a similar community-driven mission and municipal funding relationship.

Others

• Amare (Den Haag cultural complex): Major Den Haag cultural complex housing the Residentie Orkest, Nederlands Dans Theater, and Koninklijk Conservatorium. Comparable as a Den Haag subsidized cultural institution; collaborates with Laaktheater on school performances and represents a strategic partnership opportunity and potential broader incumbent.
• Cameretten Festival: Dutch cabaret talent development festival active for nearly 60 years, partnering with Laaktheater to deliver the Comedy Class. An adjacent ecosystem player enabling talent development pipelines for emerging cabaret artists in the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• Rotterdamse Schouwburg: Major regional theater in Rotterdam presenting mainstream theater, dance, and music programming. Comparable broad incumbent in the Dutch subsidized regional theater landscape, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Het Nationale Theater (HNT): Largest theater organization in Den Haag, operating multiple venues (including the former Koninklijke Schouwburg and Toneelgroep Amsterdam merger). A broad incumbent with overlapping performing arts programming but operating at city-wide scale with much larger venues and budgets.

Regional players

• Theater Zuiderstrand: Theater venue in Den Haag's Scheveningen district with two halls and a focus on cabaret, music, and family programming. Comparable regional performing arts venue, though located in a different Den Haag district with a more commercial programming mix.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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