La Maison du Théâtre à Brest

What La Maison du Théâtre à Brest does

La Maison du Théâtre à Brest is a French non-profit association (association loi 1901) founded in 2000 and headquartered at 12 rue Claude Goasdoué in Brest, Finistère, Brittany. It operates as the principal regional theater resource center for the Finistère department, combining venue operations (Le Stella, a ~200-seat performance space), Qualiopi-certified professional training, artist residency and co-production support, amateur theater development, and a curated season of festivals. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors presided over by Catherine Archieri and directed operationally by Valérie Marrec, with a core staff of approximately 10-11 professionals distributed across administration & production, communication & audience reception, projects, and technical departments, supplemented by intermittent technicians and facilitators.

The organization generates revenue across five distinct streams: ticket sales (€15 standard / €13 member / €10 troupe / pay-what-you-can select shows), annual memberships (€10/year), professional training fees (€140-€2,520 TTC depending on program and financing mode, OPCO-eligible), venue and rehearsal-space rentals (collective membership €50 required), and — most significantly — public subsidies from DRAC Bretagne, Région Bretagne, Conseil Départemental du Finistère, and Ville de Brest. Distribution combines direct venue and online ticketing sales (via billetterie.lamaisondutheatre.com hosted on Infomaniak), group/troupe direct sales, and channel partnerships with regional venues including Le Quartz (Brest), Théâtre du Pays de Morlaix, Le Fourneau, Théâtre du Champ au Roy, L'Alizé, and Le Mac Orlan.

The organization's competitive position rests on a dense ecosystem of regional alliances: it hosts the headquarters of ANCRE (Plateforme Jeune Public en Bretagne), is an active member of Bretagne en Scène(s), PCGO Partenaires Culturels du Grand Ouest, Spectacle Vivant en Bretagne, Réseau Très Tôt Théâtre, and FormaCulture Bretagne, and sustains long-standing artistic collaborations (notably a 20+ year partnership with Le Grain collectif artistique). It holds three entrepreneur de spectacles licenses (Cat. 1 Exploitation, Cat. 2 Production, Cat. 3 Diffusion) and is registered as a training organization at the Préfecture de Bretagne under N° 53 29 09 001 29. Customer segments span amateur theater troupes and practitioners in Finistère, professional theater companies seeking residencies and co-production, young creators aged 15-25 (via the Turbulences festival), and professional artists and instructors pursuing certified continuing education.

Name

La Maison du Théâtre à Brest

Legal name

La Maison du Théâtre

Website

https://lamaisondutheatre.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

La Maison du Théâtre à Brest is a French non-profit association operating a ~200-seat theater venue (Le Stella), Qualiopi-certified professional training, artist residencies, co-productions, and amateur theater development programs for troupes, professional companies, and young creators across the Finistère department of Brittany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Services

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

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regional & Repertory Theatre Companies (MPAGABAB)

Keywords

• Amateur theater practice
• Professional theater training
• Theater venue management
• Performing arts creation
• Theater festival production

Headquarters

HQ city

Brest

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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 ticket sales for professional performances and events. Standard pricing at 15€, reduced rate of 13€ for members, 10€ troupe rate, and pay-what-you-can options for select shows.
2. Membership fees: Annual membership at 10€, integrated into stage and workshop registration for first-time participants. Valid September 2025 to August 2026.
3. Professional training fees: Professional formation programs with various price points: 140€ TTC for individual financing (Faire du théâtre Level 1), 1680€ TTC professional financing (Paysage sonore), 2100€ TTC professional (Le texte comme terrain de jeu), 2520€ TTC (Chargé.es d'administration). OPCO financing supported.
4. Venue rental and space usage: Spaces available for professional companies and amateur troupes to rehearse. Collective membership required (50€) for rehearsal space requests.
5. Public subsidies and patronage: Association loi 1901 supported by public funders including DRAC Bretagne, Région Bretagne, Conseil Départemental du Finistère, Ville de Brest. Logo displayed for CD29 (Finistère department council).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

La Maison du Théâtre is a regional theater resource center that operates Le Stella performance venue and delivers an integrated ecosystem of services including professional training (Qualiopi certified), creation support (residencies and co-productions), rehearsal space rental, amateur theater practice development, and three annual festivals (Turbulences, RDV Théâtral, Fleurir sur Scène). It functions as a hub serving both professional theater companies and amateur practitioners in the Finistère department.

Product overview

La Maison du Théâtre à Brest is a multi-faceted theater organization offering a comprehensive ecosystem of theatrical services. The core offering centers on Le Stella, a performance venue hosting professional productions, alongside an integrated online ticketing system. The organization supports theatrical practice through professional training programs (Formation professionnelle) with Qualiopi certification, artist support services including residencies and coproduction (Accompagnement de la création), and advisory services (Mission Conseil). Regular programming includes seasonal festivals: Turbulences (young creation), RDV Théâtral (amateur theater), and Fleurir sur Scène (amateur showcases). Additional offerings comprise a theatrical library, seasonal brochures, and monthly newsletters for both professionals and amateur theater enthusiasts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le Stella (Performance Venue) A dedicated theater performance venue of approximately 200 seats at La Maison du Théâtre, hosting professional productions, festivals, and events. Available to professional companies and amateur troupes for performances and residencies.
• Online Ticketing (Billetterie en ligne) Online ticketing platform hosted on Infomaniak, enabling direct ticket purchases for performances and events. Supports standard pricing (15€), member rates (13€), troupe rates (10€), and pay-what-you-can options for select shows.
• Professional Training (Formation professionnelle) Qualiopi-certified professional development programs for artists and theater practitioners covering dramaturgy, pedagogy (Faire du théâtre Level 1 at 140€), sound creation (Paysage sonore at 1680€), text work (Le texte comme terrain de jeu at 2100€), and administration/production (Chargé.es d'administration at 2520€). OPCO financing supported.
• Turbulences Festival Annual festival of young creation for ages 15-25, featuring experimental performances, workshops, and cross-disciplinary arts events across various venues in Brest. Designed to support young theater creators and develop audience engagement.
• RDV Théâtral Annual theater festival celebrating amateur theater in the Finistère department, featuring performances by amateur troupes across multiple venues. Provides showcase opportunities for amateur practitioners.
• Fleurir sur Scène Annual festival showcasing amateur theatrical creations developed throughout the season, with free performances by various groups and accompanying workshops. Celebrates outcomes of amateur practice.
• Artist Creation Support Program (Accompagnement de la création) Comprehensive support program for professional theater companies including advice, co-production, residencies, and rehearsal space provision. Historical archive of 50+ supported companies spanning 2017-2026 with multiple creations per season.
• Mission Conseil (Advisory Services) 12-hour consultation sessions with professional artists designed to support amateur theater groups in developing their projects. Targeted at amateur troupes seeking artistic guidance.
• Rehearsal Space Rental Rehearsal space access available to professional companies and amateur troupes. Collective membership required (50€) for rehearsal space requests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89-95% fill rates for professional formation programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Bretagne en Scène(s)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of this regional cultural network. Collaborative programming and resource sharing for live performance sector in Brittany.
• PCGO - Partenaires Culturels du Grand OuestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of cultural partners network in the Grand Ouest (Greater West) region of France, facilitating cross-regional collaboration.
• ANCRE - Plateforme Jeune Public en BretagnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung audience platform network in Brittany, with headquarters in La Maison du Théâtre's premises. Focus on youth-oriented performing arts.
• Réseau Très Tôt Théâtre en FinistèrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for early childhood and youth theater in Finistère, animated by Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national Art, enfance, jeunesse.
• Spectacle Vivant en BretagnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional body for live performance in Brittany, involved in grant allocation commissions for member organizations.
• FormaCulture BretagnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation space for cultural training actors in Brittany, created in 2023. Joint reflection on training needs, sector evolution, and professional access to training.
• Le Grain (Collectif artistique)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner20+ year artistic collective based in Brest. Hosted at La Maison du Théâtre with co-productions including Ressorts series. Political-artistic démarche with hybrid experimental forms.
• Longueur d'ondesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in professional formation programming for artistic development.
• Festival Cirkonvolutions d'hiverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in professional formation programming for artistic development.
• HectoresmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccompanying bureau co-facilitating (M)unissez-vous! professional formation on administration and production with Les Sémillantes (SUPERBUREAU).
• Les SémillantesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAccompanying bureau co-facilitating (M)unissez-vous! professional formation on administration and production with Hectores (SUPERBUREAU).
• Le Fourneau - CNAREPmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Artistic Research and Experimentation Center in Brest. Co-production partner for various productions including Créatures.
• Théâtre du Pays de MorlaixmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerritorial theater venue producing Le Bleu de la nuit with L'Astragale. Long-standing co-production partner.
• Théâtre du Champ au Roy - GuingampmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScène conventionnée d'intérêt national (art and creation). Co-production partner for multiple creations including En avoir ou pas?
• Quai des Rêves - Lamballe-ArmorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerritorial theater venue co-producing En avoir ou pas?
• Le Quartz - Scène nationale de BrestmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational stage in Brest. Co-producing Le Roi Lear with Théâtre Amer in partnership with La Maison du Théâtre.
• Le Mac OrlanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCultural venue in Brest hosting professional formation (Jouons avec la rue) and performance venue for Ressorts.
• L'Alizé - GuipavasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural venue in Guipavas co-producing Créatures and hosting Ressorts performance.
• DRAC BretagnecoreOthersRegional directorate of Ministry of Culture. Primary public funder providing operating and project subsidies.
• Région BretagnecoreOthersRegional council of Brittany. Major public funder for cultural operations and projects.
• Conseil Départemental du FinistèrecoreOthersDepartmental council of Finistère. Major public funder with logo displayed on site as financeur.
• Ville de BrestcoreOthersCity of Brest. Local government funder and host municipality for the venue.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Le Quartz - Scène nationale de Brest: National stage in Brest and named co-production partner (Le Roi Lear with Théâtre Amer). Larger venue serving overlapping audiences and complementing La Maison du Théâtre's programming in the same city.
• Théâtre du Pays de Morlaix: Territorial theater venue in Morlaix (Finistère) and named co-production partner of La Maison du Théâtre (e.g., Le Bleu de la nuit with L'Astragale). Same regional theater ecosystem and overlapping target audience.
• L'Alizé - Guipavas: Cultural venue in Guipavas (Pays de Brest), co-production partner (Créatures, Ressorts). Comparable small theater scale and regional ecosystem participation.
• Quai des Rêves - Lamballe-Armor: Territorial theater venue in Lamballe-Armor and co-production partner (En avoir ou pas?). Comparable regional theater resource model in Brittany with residency and creation support.
• Le Fourneau - CNAREP Brest: National Artistic Research and Experimentation Center based in Brest and co-production partner for various productions. Operates in the same live-performance funding environment with complementary street-arts/residency activities.
• Théâtre du Champ au Roy - Guingamp: Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national (art and creation) in Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany. Co-produces creations with La Maison du Théâtre (e.g., En avoir ou pas?) and serves a similar role hosting professional and amateur theater in a comparable territorial footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre National de Bretagne (TNB): CDN in Rennes — a much larger institution in the same region with overlapping professional company support, production, and training functions. Higher-tier comparable for venue operation and amateur/professional theater development.
• Centre Dramatique National de Normandie-Rouen: National-scale CDN combining theater production, residencies, and audience-development missions in a French region. Comparable broad scope but greater headcount and budget; provides a structural benchmark for a regional resource center.

Regional players

• Le Mac Orlan: Cultural venue in Brest hosting professional formation (Jouons avec la rue) and performance (Ressorts). Channel-style partner providing complementary venues in the same city.

Emerging players

• La Manufacture - CDN de Lorraine: National DRAMATIC center combining production, training, and theater-education outreach (including amateur ensembles). Closely comparable mission profile (creation + formation + jeune public) at slightly larger scale, illustrating a model La Maison du Théâtre can benchmark against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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