La Fabrique de Théâtre

What La Fabrique de Théâtre does

La Fabrique de Théâtre is a public performing arts institution operated by the Province de Hainaut in Belgium, designated as the 'Service des Arts de la Scène.' The organization provides an integrated theatrical creation ecosystem combining artist residencies, in-house production, performing arts education, and research laboratories under one roof. It serves professional theater artists through open calls and residencies, trainees in stage management, young audiences, and a distribution network of over 30 partner cultural centers across the Hainaut region and Belgium, with selected international collaborations (notably Théâtre Nouvelle Génération in Lyon, France).

The core offerings include the Résidences program for theatrical creation, ongoing productions (most prominently the 'État du Monde' series by Valérie Cordy, now at its 15th edition), the École de régie (stage management training school), specialized workshops in puppet creation and set design (menuiserie), the APREM research laboratory, and the Bibliothèque des arts de la scène. The annual 'Les Fabriqués' showcase, running since 2016, presents residency-developed creations over three days. Technology is not a core component; the institution operates as a public cultural service rather than a technology-enabled platform, with AI treated as a thematic subject for artistic inquiry rather than a deployed capability.

Revenue is derived primarily from public subsidies from the Province de Hainaut and Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, supplemented by ticket sales, educational program fees, and workshop fees. The go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: distribution through the partner cultural center network, open calls (Appels) to attract artists, and direct engagement for the stage management school. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; participation is largely through applications, residencies, and direct contact. The organization is funded through public provincial resources and cultural subsidies, with no private investors or venture capital involvement.

Name

La Fabrique de Théâtre

Legal name

La Fabrique de Théâtre

Website

https://lafabrique.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Fabrique de Théâtre is a public performing arts institution operated by the Province de Hainaut in Belgium, offering artist residencies, theatrical productions, stage management training, workshops, and a research laboratory distributed through a network of 30+ partner cultural centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Services

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Regional & Repertory Theatre Companies (MPAGABAB), Performing Arts (Acting, Improv, Theater) (EDAAAGAE), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Performing arts services
• Theater residencies
• Stage management education
• Theatrical productions
• Cultural arts workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Frameries

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Subsidies and Institutional Funding: As a provincial cultural service (Service des Arts de la Scène de la Province de Hainaut), La Fabrique de Théâtre receives ongoing public funding from institutional partners including the Province de Hainaut and Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles. This forms the core operational funding.
2. Ticket Sales and Performance Revenue: Revenue generated from ticket sales for theatrical productions and performances, including shows at partner cultural centers and festivals such as Les Fabriqués and the Rencontres Inattendues festival.
3. Educational and Training Services: Revenue from the École de régie (stage management school) for students, including workshop fees for theater training programs and puppet creation workshops.
4. Workshop and Practice Services: Fees from various atelier/workshop offerings including theater workshops for youth and adults, puppet creation workshops, and set design workshops.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Fabrique de Théâtre operates a provincial performing arts center that combines artist residencies, theatrical productions, research laboratories, and arts education programs under one roof. Its portfolio includes the 'État du Monde' ongoing production series, the APREM research program exploring contemporary themes such as AI and ecology, the École de régie stage management school, and specialized workshops in puppet creation and set design. The center also curates an annual 3-day showcase ('Les Fabriqués') for residency-developed creations and distributes productions through a network of more than 30 partner cultural centers.

Product overview

La Fabrique de Théâtre is a performing arts center operated by the Province of Hainaut in Belgium. The organization operates as a multi-service cultural institution offering artist residencies for theatrical creation, its own production series (including 'État du Monde' by Valérie Cordy), the APREM research laboratory program exploring contemporary themes including AI and technology, educational programs (theatre workshops, stage management school, puppet creation workshop, set design workshop), a performing arts library, and the annual 'Les Fabriqués' showcase event. The portfolio also includes various artist calls and open application programs. It functions as a unified cultural services platform rather than a software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APREM: Research and experimentation meetings exploring contemporary themes in arts and technology.
• Les Fabriqués
• Ecole de régie
• Bibliothèque des arts de la scène
• Etat du monde

Products and services

• Résidences (Artist Residencies) Artist residency programs providing rehearsal and creation spaces plus production support for theatrical creators. Includes named programs such as 'Dance with your darkness' (Gabriele Raygade), 'Est-ce que tu viens pour les vacances ?' (Diana David), and writing residencies. Targeted at theater artists, playwrights, directors, and performers developing new works.
• Productions Theatrical productions created by or in partnership with La Fabrique de Théâtre, including the ongoing 'État du Monde' series by Valérie Cordy (episodes #14 and #15 documented), 'Comment osez-vous ?', 'Lettre(s) à Paul Pastur', 'Appellation sauvage contrôlée', 'Gemellis', and 'L'épopée des rêves contradictoires'. Targeted at theater audiences across the Hainaut region and partner cultural center network.
• État du Monde (Theatrical Production Series) Ongoing theatrical production series by Valérie Cordy exploring contemporary social themes. Episode #14 ('Fake news, complotisme, etc…') was presented at Théâtre Nouvelle Génération in Lyon, and episode #15 was created for the Festival Rencontres Inattendues on 29 August 2025. Targeted at theater audiences and festival programmers.
• Laboratoires (APREM) Research and experimental laboratory programs including the APREM (artist research meetings) series. APREM#12 (4-6 November 2025) explored 'ÉCOSYSTÈMES FANTÔMES: voyage au cœur des ombres de la machine', addressing AI infrastructure, data centers, energy memory, and algorithmic condensation. APREM#10 (November 2023) addressed AI's implications for artists. Targeted at artists, researchers, and the wider cultural community.
• Les Fabriqués (Annual Showcase) Annual 3-day showcase event where La Fabrique de Théâtre opens its doors to present creations developed through residencies. Running annually since 2016. The 2026 edition is open for artist applications. Targeted at audiences in the Hainaut region and residency artists seeking presentation platforms.
• École de régie (Stage Management School) Formal education program training students in theatrical stage management, with multi-year cohorts. Features workshops, interviews, and structured training in stage management and theatrical technical arts. Targeted at students seeking professional training in stage management.
• Ateliers de théâtre (Theatre Workshops) Theatre workshops for various skill levels and age groups, available to individuals through direct registration. Targeted at students, youth, and adults seeking practical theater training.
• Atelier de création de marionnettes (Puppet Creation Workshop) Specialized workshop for puppet and marionette creation. Outputs are showcased in productions such as 'La caravane des Mûchettes'. Targeted at artists, students, and puppetry practitioners.
• Atelier de création de décors / Menuiserie (Set Design Workshop)

Quantifiable outcome

• Productions presented at major festivals including Rencontres Inattendues and international venues like Théâtre Nouvelle Génération in Lyon

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Province de HainautcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government body and primary institutional backer of La Fabrique de Théâtre. The organization operates as the 'Service des Arts de la Scène de la Province de Hainaut'. The Province provides core funding and institutional support for operations, residencies, productions, and educational programs.
• Fédération Wallonie-BruxellescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wallonia-Brussels Federation is a key institutional partner providing funding and recognition for cultural activities. It supports the organization's operations alongside the Province de Hainaut.
• Partner Cultural Centers (Centres culturels partenaires)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of over 30 cultural centers across the Hainaut region and Belgium that serve as performance venues and distribution partners for La Fabrique de Théâtre productions. Includes venues in Anvaing, Ath, Binche, Braine-le-Comte, Carnières, Chapelle-Lez-Herlaimont, Charleroi, Chièvres, Colfontaine, Comines-Warneton, Dour, Enghien, Farciennes, Frameries, Gerpinnes, La Louvière, Le Roeulx, Lessines, Leuze-en-Hainaut, Manage, Mouscron, Péruwelz, Quaregnon, Quevaucamps, Saint-Ghislain, Silly, Sivry-Rance, Soignies, Thuin, and Tournai.
• Théâtre Nouvelle Génération (TNG), LyonflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaborative partnership with Théâtre Nouvelle Génération in Lyon, France. La Fabrique de Théâtre's production 'État du Monde #14' premiered at TNG's venue, demonstrating ongoing artistic collaboration and international co-production opportunities.
• Centre culturel du Pays des Collines (Anvaing)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional cultural center partner venue located in Anvaing, part of the distributed network of performance venues.
• Maison culturelle - ATHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional cultural center partner venue in Ath, part of the distributed network for theatrical performances.
• CENTRAL - Centre culturel de La LouvièreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional cultural center partner venue in La Louvière, one of the larger venues in the network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Théâtre Varia: Brussels-based theater company producing contemporary creations and touring productions. Comparable as a Francophone theater creation organization with focus on contemporary works and emerging artists.
• Théâtre de Liège: Major producing theater in Wallonia (Liège) operating across dramatic, dance, and music performance. Comparable as a regional Belgian theater with combined creation, presentation, and educational programming serving a Francophone audience.
• Théâtre du Nord (CDN Lille): French national theater (CDN) combining creation, performance, and educational programming. Comparable as a publicly subsidized Francophone theater institution with similar creation-to-presentation infrastructure.
• Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles: Belgian national theater with a multi-venue production and presentation model. Comparable as a publicly supported French-speaking theater combining creation, touring productions, and audience development across Belgium.
• Théâtre de la Manufacture (CDN Nancy): French Centre Dramatique National combining creation, residency, and educational programming. Comparable as a publicly supported French-language theater creation center with an integrated production and training model.
• Théâtre de Namur: Walloon regional theater hosting creations, festivals, and youth programming. Comparable as a Francophone regional theater serving a similar Wallonia audience with combined creation and presentation activity.
• Théâtre Nouvelle Génération (TNG): Lyon-based CDN that has co-produced État du Monde #14 with La Fabrique de Théâtre. Directly comparable as a Francophone theater creation center with residency programming, production support, and youth-theater focus.
• Centre Dramatique National des Alpes (Grenoble): French CDN providing theater creation, residencies, and educational programs. Comparable as a publicly funded creation center with a similar integrated creation/presentation/education model serving regional audiences.

Broad incumbents

• Le Manège Mons: Large cultural venue in nearby Mons hosting theater, dance, circus, and music performances. Comparable as a regional cultural presenting institution in Hainaut-adjacent territory, though broader in artistic scope than La Fabrique's theater-focused mission.

Regional players

• Maison de la Culture de Tournai: Cultural center in Tournai (listed as one of La Fabrique de Théâtre's 30+ partners). Comparable as a regional venue within the same distribution network, operating as a hosting and presenting organization in the Hainaut region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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