Théâtre Francine Vasse

What Théâtre Francine Vasse does

Théâtre Francine Vasse, operating under the trade name "Les Laboratoires Vivants," is a nonprofit performing arts venue located at 18 rue Colbert, Nantes, France, administered by Association C.R.C. (SIRET 477 907 338 00050; Code NAF 9001Z) under French Loi 1901. The venue's core product is curated seasonal programming spanning contemporary dance, theater, music, circus, and multidisciplinary arts, with announced seasons through 2026-2027. It operates an event-driven go-to-market model anchored by an annual season launch, festival participation (Trajectoires, Hip Opsession, Le Grand Huit, Bam!, Petits et Grands), and participatory creation programs such as "ÊTRES EN CRÉATION" and "Sorties laborantines" open rehearsals. Audience segments include the general public, families, schools and youth (École buissonnière, Passerelles DNMADe, Expérience Danse), professional artists and companies (residencies, technical support, co-productions), and amateur participants.

The underlying technology stack is light and commoditized: a dedicated online ticketing platform (billetterie.leslaboratoiresvivants.com), Mailchimp for monthly newsletter distribution, Paygreen for payment processing, Google Analytics for audience measurement, and a virtual 360° tour of the venue. There are no proprietary technology platforms, AI/ML components, or digital product lines; the venue is fundamentally a physical performance space with supporting digital infrastructure. Services are distributed through direct ticket sales (online and at the door), external ticketing partnerships (HelloAsso), venue and technical rental, and a website-driven content marketing channel.

Revenue is generated from a mix of ticket sales (both paid and free-by-reservation), venue and technical equipment rental, co-production contributions, and public subsidies from the Ville de Nantes and DRAC Pays de la Loire. Free events are common and require reservation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is event-specific. Financial data is not publicly reported. The venue is deeply embedded in the Nantes cultural ecosystem through the "Qui Vive!" cooperative (20+ venues), partnerships with CCNN, Le Grand T, Stereolux, and Festival Trajectoires, and international exchanges via the ARCHIPEL network (Tunisia, Luxembourg, Quebec, South Africa). The leadership transition (departure of director Yvann Alexandre to POLE-SUD Cdcn) is a notable operational risk.

Name

Théâtre Francine Vasse

Legal name

Association C.R.C.

Website

https://leslaboratoiresvivants.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Théâtre Francine Vasse — Les Laboratoires Vivants is a nonprofit performing arts venue in Nantes, France, operated by Association C.R.C., offering curated seasonal programming in dance, theater, and contemporary arts, plus residencies, festivals, and educational programs for the general public, schools, and professional artists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), 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

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Concert Venue Operators (Arenas, Amphitheaters, Clubs) (MPAGAAAC), Festival Grounds & Fairgrounds Operations (MPAGALAH)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Contemporary dance programming
• Artistic residencies
• Cultural education programs
• Community theater

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream through online ticketing platform for performances and events. Both paid events with ticket prices and free events requiring reservation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Théâtre Francine Vasse — Les Laboratoires Vivants is a nonprofit performing arts venue in Nantes that produces and presents contemporary dance, theater, music, circus, and multidisciplinary performances through curated seasonal programming. Beyond presenting shows, the venue supports artistic creation through residencies, open rehearsals, and participatory community programs (ÊTRES EN CRÉATION), hosts five annual festivals, runs youth and educational programs, and provides venue and technical rental services to external productions.

Product overview

Théâtre Francine Vasse — Les Laboratoires Vivants is a performing arts venue in Nantes operated by Association C.R.C. (SIRET: 477 907 338 00050), offering a diverse portfolio of programs including: curated seasonal performance programming (dance, theater, music, circus, multidisciplinary arts); artistic residencies and creative support for companies (ÊTRES EN CRÉATION, Sorties laborantines); educational and youth programs (École buissonnière, Expérience Danse, Passerelles DNMADe); and annual festivals (Trajectoires, Hip Opsession, Le Grand Huit, Bam!, Petits et Grands). The venue also provides technical rental services, online ticketing, virtual 360° tours, and participates in regional artistic cooperations (ARCHIPEL, Qui Vive!). The theater is located at 18 rue Colbert, 44000 Nantes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programmation artistique saisonnière Annual curated performance programming featuring dance, theater, music, circus, and multidisciplinary arts, with seasons spanning 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027. Designed for the general public and families seeking diverse cultural experiences.
• Résidences artistiques Artist residencies supporting dance and theater companies with technical facilities and creative support for productions. Targeted at professional artists and companies seeking rehearsal spaces and creative development.
• Soutien aux compagnies Support program for artistic companies including residencies, technical support, and co-production opportunities. Designed for professional dance and theater companies.
• Location de salle et location technique Rental of theater venue spaces and technical equipment for external productions and events. Targeted at external producers and event organizers.
• Festival Trajectoires Annual dance festival hosted by the theater featuring contemporary dance performances and artistic encounters. Targeted at the general public and contemporary dance audiences.
• Festival Hip Opsession Hip-hop festival featuring breakdance and urban dance styles, presented in partnership with Pick Up Production. Targeted at urban dance and hip-hop audiences.
• Festival Le Grand Huit Annual performing arts festival programming diverse shows and artistic events. Targeted at the general public.
• Festival Bam! Performing arts festival featuring theater and dance productions. Targeted at the general public.
• Festival Petits et Grands Family-oriented youth theater and puppetry festival for young audiences. Targeted at families and children.
• ÊTRES EN CRÉATION Participatory artistic creation program where residents and inhabitants collaborate with choreographers and artists on creative projects, culminating in public performances and restitutions. Targeted at local residents and amateur artists.
• Sorties laborantines Open rehearsal windows showcasing works-in-progress by resident companies, free and open to the public by reservation. Runs from September to January each season. Targeted at the general public and arts-curious audiences.
• École buissonnière (Jeunesse et scolaires) Youth and educational programs including school performances, workshops, and artistic discovery activities for children and teenagers. Targeted at schools, teachers, and youth groups.
• Passerelles (DNMADe) Technical training program in partnership with Lycée Gabriel Guist'hau for DNMADe students in sound and lighting design, offering hands-on experience in live performance conditions. Targeted at technical arts students and vocational learners.
• Expérience Danse Dance education program for high school students at Lycée Gabriel Guist'hau, providing practice workshops and public performance opportunities. Targeted at high school students.
• Billetterie en ligne Online ticketing platform at billetterie.leslaboratoiresvivants.com for purchasing tickets to performances with options for account creation or quick purchase. Targeted at the general public.
• ARCHIPEL (Coopération) International artistic cooperation network in partnership with theaters and cultural institutions, supporting cross-border artistic exchanges and residencies. Targeted at international artists and cultural institutions.
• Qui Vive! (Coopération métropolitaine) Metropolitan solidarity cooperation among Nantes area cultural venues pooling resources and spaces to support local cultural ecosystem during economic challenges. Targeted at Nantes cultural venues and ecosystem partners.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association C.R.C.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe theater is administered by Association C.R.C., a Loi 1901 association. SIRET: 477 907 338 00050. The association provides governance and legal structure for the theater's operations.
• Pick Up ProductioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for 'Break' by Bruce Chiefare (Cie Flowcus). Pick Up Production is a production company involved in co-presenting and co-producing dance works at the theater.
• Festival TrajectoirescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual dance festival hosted at the theater featuring national and international choreographers. The theater actively participates in festival programming and coproductions.
• Le Grand TcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScène nationale in Nantes with which the theater collaborates on productions and artist exchanges, including co-presentations with other local venues.
• CCNN (Centre Chorégraphique National de Nantes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational choreographic center partnering on dance programming, artist residencies, and audience development initiatives including the 'Expérience Danse' project with Lycée Guist'hau.
• StereoluxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural venue in Nantes participating in cooperative initiatives and occasional co-presentations.
• Lycée Gabriel Guist'haucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical education partnership through 'Passerelles' program where DNMADe students (régie son et lumière) gain hands-on experience. Also partners on 'Expérience Danse' and 'Classe Danse et Après' educational projects.
• Ville de NantescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Nantes provides municipal support for theater operations and programming. Collaborates on memory commemorations (10 mai - slavery abolition) and various cultural initiatives.
• DRAC Pays de la LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cultural authority (Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles) providing governmental funding and support for artistic programming and residencies.
• École de Danse de QuébecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange partnership with Canadian dance school for artistic collaborations and 'ÊTRES EN CRÉATION' programs.
• ARCHIPEL CooperationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation network including partners from Tunisia (Al Badil), Luxembourg (TROIS C-L), Quebec, and France for choreographic exchange and artistic residencies.
• Qui Vive! Cooperative (20+ Nantes venues)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic cooperation initiative among Nantes metropolitan cultural venues including Lieu Unique, TU-Nantes, CCNN, La Soufflerie, Théâtre ONYX, and 15+ others to support local cultural ecosystem during economic challenges.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CCNN (Centre Chorégraphique National de Nantes): National choreographic center in Nantes focused on contemporary dance creation, residencies, and audience development — a closely comparable mission and city, and an active strategic partner (Expérience Danse, residencies).
• Lieu Unique: Nantes cultural venue combining contemporary performing arts, residencies, and unconventional programming; a co-member of the Qui Vive! cooperative and direct competitor for the same Nantes contemporary arts audience.
• La Soufflerie: Nantes performing arts venue (theater, dance, music) and active member of the Qui Vive! cooperative; competes for the same metropolitan programming slots and audiences.
• Stereolux: Nantes venue dedicated to contemporary music, digital arts, and emerging creation; co-member of Qui Vive! and partner on co-presentations, sharing the contemporary-creation audience with Théâtre Francine Vasse.
• Théâtre ONYX: Nantes theater with contemporary programming that is a fellow member of the Qui Vive! cooperative; directly comparable as a mid-sized French municipal venue competing for similar subsidies and audiences.
• Le Grand T (Théâtre Loire-Atlantique): Scène nationale based in Nantes, directly comparable as a publicly-funded performing arts venue in the same city with overlapping programming in dance and contemporary theater. Explicitly partners with Théâtre Francine Vasse on co-presentations.
• TU-Nantes: Nantes performing arts venue focused on contemporary theater, dance, and circus — a co-member of the Qui Vive! cooperative and a directly comparable programming footprint within the same catchment area.

Regional players

• POLE-SUD Cdcn (Strasbourg): Centre de développement chorégraphique national in Strasbourg focused on contemporary dance creation, residencies, and audience development — comparable as a peer nonprofit dance venue, but in eastern France rather than competing locally.

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre National de Bretagne (TNB): National theater (CDN) in Rennes with broader programming scope and scale than Théâtre Francine Vasse; relevant as a regional institutional peer operating under similar French public-arts framework.
• Le Quai CDN (Angers): Centre dramatique national in Angers (the registered office of the parent Association C.R.C. is in Angers), presenting theater and dance at a larger scale — relevant as a regional incumbent institutional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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