COURS HAMON PARIS

What COURS HAMON PARIS does

Cours Hamon Paris is a non-profit theater school (association loi 1901) operating in Paris since 1980, when it was founded by Thierry Hamon as the Compagnie du Répertoire and subsequently rebranded under Mathias Hamon's direction from 2009. The school offers weekly theater courses across five age- and skill-segmented tracks: children and adolescents aged 4-17, adult beginners, intermediate (Initiés), advanced (Confirmés), students and young adults, and a daytime track for retirees and freelancers. Each annual season culminates in public performances staged in professional Parisian theaters (Le Ranelagh, Théâtre de l'Œuvre, Le Funambule Montmartre, Montmartre Galabru). The core technology stack is deliberately minimal: enrollment and subscription management are handled by the third-party Viviarto platform, ticketing and membership by HelloAsso, with no proprietary systems, no API, and no AI components.

The revenue model is subscription-based annual tuition (€590-€870 per student per season depending on course level and duration), supplemented by a mandatory €20 non-refundable association membership, residential 5-day intensives at the Manoir des Loges in Mayenne (€630 per participant), and tiered oratory coaching packages for professionals (€700-€2,000 for 5-15 hours). Customer segments are distributed across individual consumers — children, adult hobbyists, and a smaller B2B/professional segment for executive coaching — with no enterprise anchors or institutional sponsorships. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via word-of-mouth, Google reviews (94 five-star reviews), Facebook, and organic search, with self-serve online enrollment.

The organization is independently governed with no parent company or external investors, legally registered as Relais Culturel du Manoir des Loges (RCML). It expanded geographically to Nantes in 2018 with two studios and a dedicated website, marking its first move outside Paris. The school's competitive positioning rests on 45 years of brand reputation, professional working actors as instructors, small class sizes (~10 students), and access to prestigious Parisian performance venues.

Name

COURS HAMON PARIS

Legal name

Relais Culturel du Manoir des Loges (RCML)

Website

https://paris-cours-theatre.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Non-profit theater school in Paris founded in 1980 offering weekly acting courses for children, adults, and professionals across multiple skill levels, with annual performances in prestigious Parisian theaters. Operates as an association loi 1901 with a small permanent staff and ~26 professional actor-teachers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theater Education / Performing Arts Training

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Theatre Education, Training & Conservatories (MPAGABAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Children’s & Youth Theatre (MPAGABAE)

Keywords

• Theater education
• Acting classes
• Public speaking coaching
• Performing arts school
• Theatrical training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Course Fees: Annual subscription-based tuition for theater courses, with payment options in single installment or 3 installments (September, October, November). Fees vary by course level, duration, and number of performances.
2. Season Membership Fee: Mandatory annual association membership of €20 per student per season, non-refundable.
3. Oratory Coaching Sessions: Private coaching sessions sold in packages of 5, 10, or 15 hours for professional development in public speaking and presentation skills.
4. Residential Intensive Theater Workshops: 5-day intensive theater workshops at Manoir des Loges in Mayenne including accommodation, meals, and approximately 30 hours of instruction at €630 per person.
5. Performance Ticketing: Ticket sales for end-of-year theatrical performances in professional Parisian theaters, managed through HelloAsso platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cours Hamon Paris is a non-subsidized theater school (association loi 1901) that delivers annual weekly theater courses for children ages 4-17, adult beginners through advanced students, students/young adults, and daytime cohorts, all taught by professional working actors. Courses culminate in public performances in professional Parisian theaters. The school also offers one-on-one oratory/public speaking coaching packages and 5-day residential theater intensives at the Manoir des Loges in Mayenne.

Product overview

Cours Hamon Paris is a theater school offering weekly courses for children (ages 4-17) and adults across five skill levels (Débutants, Initiés, Confirmés), plus specialized tracks for students/young adults and daytime adult sessions. The core offering consists of annual courses culminating in professional theater performances. Add-on offerings include intensive residential stage workshops at the Manoir des Loges in Mayenne and individual art-oratory coaching sessions. Registration and ticketing are managed through third-party platforms Viviarto and HelloAsso. The school operates across multiple Parisian locations (16th, 4th, and 11th arrondissements) and has operated since 1980.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cours de Théâtre Enfants & Ados (Children & Teen Theater Courses) Weekly theater courses for children and teenagers aged 4-17, organized by age group and taught by professional working actors, culminating in a year-end performance in a professional Parisian theater. Pricing ranges €590-€670 per season depending on session length.
• Cours de Théâtre Adultes – Débutants (Adult Beginner Theater Courses) Annual theater courses for adult beginners with 0-3 years of experience, focusing on fundamentals, group exercises, and stage confidence, culminating in a year-end public performance. Priced €780/season for 2-hour weekly classes.
• Cours de Théâtre Adultes – Initiés (Adult Intermediate Theater Courses) Intermediate theater courses for adults with 3-5 years of experience, expecting proactive stage engagement and fluid game intelligence, preparing for two evening performances in professional Parisian theaters. Priced €830/season.
• Cours de Théâtre Adultes – Confirmés (Adult Advanced Theater Courses) Advanced theater courses for adults with 6+ years of experience, treating students as professionals with performance-level expectations, working on text in service of the author and participating in three public performances. Priced €870/season.
• Cours de Théâtre Etudiants & Jeunes Adultes (Students & Young Adults Theater Courses) Theater courses for 18-35 year olds covering musical comedy, tréteaux theater, and clown forms, focused on creativity, improvisation, and ensemble performance culminating in a year-end show.
• Cours de Théâtre Adultes en Journée (Adult Daytime Theater Course) Theater course for adults held on Thursday afternoons (14h15-16h45), targeting retirees, expatriates, freelancers, homemakers, and students seeking daytime theatrical practice. Priced €830/season for 2h30 weekly sessions.
• Stages Théâtre en Résidence au Manoir des Loges (Residential Theater Intensives) Intensive 5-day residential theater workshops for adults held at the Manoir des Loges in Mayenne, including approximately 30 hours of instruction, accommodation, meals, face-to-camera work, and stage combat. Priced €630 per participant.
• Cours d'Art Oratoire et Coaching (Oratory & Public Speaking Coaching) One-on-one public speaking and oral coaching sessions with professional actor David Sordoillet, aimed at executives, journalists, politicians, lawyers, and students. Offered in packages of 5h (€700), 10h (€1,300), or 15h (€2,000); sessions can be held at the client's location, company, or at Rue de l'Assomption.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Théâtre Le RanelaghcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980Historic partnership since 1980 for both course locations and theatrical performances. Located at 5 rue des Vignes in the 16th arrondissement, Théâtre Le Ranelagh is an Italian-style theater that serves as the primary venue for many courses and performances, operated under the direction of Bénédicte Dubois.
• Ecole de Musique AllegriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic school partner for collaborative workshops combining music and theater. Offers personalized piano, violin, and vocal instruction, with an approach balancing body expression, soul expression, and instrumental mastery. Operated by Pascale Tachot.
• HelloAssocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline ticketing and membership management platform partner. Handles adhesions, intensive workshop registrations, and performance billetterie for all Cours Hamon locations.
• ViviartocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline registration and subscription management platform partner. Provides the booking infrastructure for all annual courses, workshops, and course management including payment processing and document access.
• Théâtre de l'ŒuvrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional theater venue partner for student performances. Located at 55 Rue de Clichy in the 9th arrondissement, hosting various end-of-year student productions.
• Le Funambule MontmartrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional theater venue partner for student performances. Located at 53 Rue des Saules in the 18th arrondissement, hosting various end-of-year student productions including advanced level performances.
• Montmartre GalabrucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional theater venue partner for student performances. Located at 4 rue de l'armée d'Orient in the 18th arrondissement, hosting children's and adolescent group performances.
• Manoir des LogescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner17th century manor in Mayenne (53) serving as the venue for residential theater intensives. Classified as ERP5 with modern amenities while maintaining authentic historical character. Home to the parent association RCML and venue for intensive workshops with accommodation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cours Jean-Laurent Cochet: Long-established Parisian theater school offering annual acting courses for adults and children with end-of-year productions. Comparable in age of brand, course structure, and Parisian positioning to Cours Hamon.
• Cours Charles Dullin: Paris theater school named after the famous French actor-director, offering multi-level courses with professional-instructor teaching philosophy. Closely comparable to Cours Hamon's model of instruction by working professionals.
• Cours Florent: One of the largest and most established drama schools in Paris, offering multi-level acting courses for teens and adults culminating in public performances. Directly competes with Cours Hamon for the same Parisian amateur and pre-professional student pool, with broader geographic footprint and larger faculty.
• Cours Simon: Historic Paris acting school with a multi-decade reputation and tiered curriculum from beginner to advanced, similar to Cours Hamon's adult progression (Débutants, Initiés, Confirmés). Targets the same adult amateur and aspiring-professional segment in Paris.
• Acting International: English-language theater school in Paris offering year-long acting courses for international and local students. Comparable in course duration, performance output, and Parisian amateur target market.
• Cours Eva Saint Paul: Parisian theater school offering annual amateur courses with public end-of-year shows, taught by working professionals. Comparable course philosophy, tier structure, and Parisian positioning.
• Atelier Blanche Salant: Paris-based theater school offering year-long acting workshops for adults across experience levels, with public performance showcases. Directly comparable course structure, Parisian location, and adult-amateur positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA): Internationally recognized conservatoire-style drama school offering structured training programs culminating in public performances. While UK-based and at a much larger scale, RADA shares Cours Hamon's teaching-by-working-professionals model and reputation-driven positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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