L'empreinte, Scène nationale Brive-Tulle

What L'empreinte, Scène nationale Brive-Tulle does

L'Empreinte, Scène nationale Brive-Tulle is a French public cultural institution (Établissement Public de Coopération Culturelle / EPCC) operating under the joint governance of the Ministry of Culture (via DRAC Nouvelle-Aquitaine), the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the Département de la Corrèze, and the municipalities of Brive-la-Gaillarde and Tulle. Founded in 2018, it holds the nationally prestigious "Scène nationale" designation and presents programmed live performing arts — theater, dance, circus, music, puppetry, and cinema — for general audiences, school groups, amateur practitioners, and touring artistic companies. The organization operates two principal venues (Théâtre de Brive and Théâtre de Tulle) and a network of satellite venues across the Corrèze department (including Salle des Lendemains Qui Chantent, Salle des Confluences d'Argentat, Cinéma Rex, and outdoor sites), delivering more than 100 performances per season alongside participatory programs such as Les Tribunes debate series, Ateliers parent-enfant, Scènes ouvertes amateur festival, and Avec les scolaires educational programming.

The technical infrastructure relies on the SecuTix ticketing and reservation management platform (ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified, PCI DSS compliant) with secure online payment processing via Ogone using 3D Secure protocol. The institution does not disclose revenue and is funded primarily through public subsidies, supplemented by tiered ticket sales (Plein, Réduit, Jeune -26, Enfant), corporate patronage (Mécénat), the Spectateur-Partenaire donor group, and workshop/participation fees. Distribution occurs through physical box offices at both theaters, an online ticketing hub (hub-13a.shop.secutix.com), a dedicated public relations service for group and school bookings, and a satellite venue touring circuit reaching audiences in Argentat, Allassac, Uzerche, Egletons, Neuvic, and Malemort.

L'Empreinte's strategic posture is anchored in co-production agreements with major French national cultural institutions — including Théâtre de l'Union (CDN du Limousin), Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry (CDN du Val-de-Marne), Nouveau Théâtre Besançon (CDN), Comédie de Colmar (CDN Grand Est Alsace), Opéra National de Bordeaux, and Orchestre symphonique de l'Opéra de Limoges — as well as partnerships with ADAMI, SPEDIDAM, Centre National de la Danse, and the Société des réalisateurs de films for the annual Festival du cinéma de Brive. Holding four active French entrepreneur du spectacle licenses (1-LR-20-007945, 1-LR-21-009043, 2-L-R-20-007949, 3-LR-20-007950) and registered as SIRET 518 776 588 00023 with APE code 9004Z, the institution functions as a stable, publicly-mandated cultural service provider rather than a commercial growth entity.

Name

L'empreinte, Scène nationale Brive-Tulle

Legal name

L'Empreinte, Scène nationale Brive-Tulle

Website

https://sn-lempreinte.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

L'Empreinte, Scène nationale Brive-Tulle is a French public cultural institution operating two theaters (Brive and Tulle) and satellite venues across Corrèze, presenting theater, dance, music, and circus programming to general audiences, schools, and amateur practitioners under the national Scène nationale label.

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Product category

Performing Arts / Live Theater

NAICS

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), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Live theater programming
• National stage france
• Dance music circus
• Cultural institution

Headquarters

HQ city

Brive-la-Gaillarde

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales (Billetterie): Primary revenue stream from individual and group ticket sales at multiple price tiers (Plein, Réduit, Jeune -26 ans, Enfant). Online sales via SecuTix platform and at-the-door sales one hour before performances. No refunds or exchanges policy.
2. Public subsidies and cultural funding: Government and regional subsidies form the financial backbone of the Scène nationale, as a public cultural institution (EPCC). Funding sources include Ministry of Culture (DRAC), Regional Council Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Departmental Council of Corrèze, and municipal contributions from Brive and Tulle.
3. Corporate patronage and sponsorship (Mécénat): Corporate sponsors (Mécènes) and the 'L'empreinte des entreprises' patron program provide financial support. The 'Groupe Spectateur-Partenaire' organizes spectator-patrons who contribute financially and are engaged with the theater's programming.
4. Workshop and participation fees: Fees from structured participation programs including Les Tribunes discussion series, workshops for schools (Avec les scolaires), and amateur practice ateliers. Some events are free with reservation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

L'Empreinte is a French Scène nationale (national stage) operating as a public cultural institution (EPCC). It presents and co-produces live performing arts — theater, dance, music, circus, puppetry, and cinema — across two main venues (Théâtre de Brive and Théâtre de Tulle) and a network of satellite sites throughout the Corrèze department. Beyond ticketed performances, it runs participatory programs including workshops, school initiatives (Avec les scolaires), parent-child ateliers, and the Les Tribunes debate series.

Product overview

L'empreinte, Scène nationale Brive-Tulle operates as a multi-venue national theater scene (établissement public de coopération culturelle) presenting performing arts across theater, dance, music, circus, and puppetry disciplines. The organization operates three main venues: Théâtre de Brive, Théâtre de Tulle, and Salle des Lendemains Qui Chantent. Core services include an online ticketing platform (billetterie en ligne) integrated with SecuTix for reservations and payments, alongside educational and community programs such as parent-child workshops (Ateliers parent-enfant), school programs (Avec les scolaires), and amateur practice initiatives. The annual season features programmed performances by touring companies and co-productions, with additional offerings including the Tribunes discussion series and downloadable season brochures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Billetterie en ligne (Online Ticketing) Online ticketing service allowing spectators to purchase tickets for performances at Théâtre de Brive and Théâtre de Tulle, with real-time seat selection and secure payment processing via Ogone (3D Secure).
• Théâtre de Brive
• Théâtre de Tulle
• Salle des Lendemains Qui Chantent
• Ateliers parent-enfant (Parent-Child Workshops)
• Ateliers (Workshops)
• Les Tribunes
• Avec les scolaires (School Programs)
• Season Brochures Season programs and brochures available for download, documenting the annual artistic programming across multiple venues, including educational dossiers for school programs (1er and 2nd degree).

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Théâtre de l'Union - CDN du LimousincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre dramatique national (national drama center) based in Limoges. Co-producer of multiple productions presented at L'Empreinte, including 'Une cerisaie' (Aurélie Van Den Daele). Shared regional Limousin cultural mission.
• Théâtre des Quartiers d'Ivry - CDN du Val-de-MarnemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational drama center co-producing productions that tour to L'Empreinte, such as 'Une cerisaie' coproduction.
• Nouveau Théâtre Besançon - CDNmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational drama center in Besançon participating as co-producer in touring productions.
• Comédie de Colmar - CDN Grand Est AlsacemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational drama center in Alsace co-producing performances that reach L'Empreinte's audience.
• Opéra National de BordeauxmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious national opera house bringing ballet productions (e.g., 'Du romantisme aux grands classiques') to L'Empreinte. Represents top-tier national performing arts programming.
• Orchestre symphonique de l'Opéra de LimogesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrchestral ensemble co-presenting symphonic productions (e.g., 'Origines Symphonic' with Sébastien Farge Quartet) at L'Empreinte.
• Ville de Brive (Office municipal de la Culture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal cultural office of Brive co-presenting events including 'Les Scènes ouvertes' dance festival with L'Empreinte. Active co-organizer of amateur dance programming.
• Société des réalisateurs de films (SRF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization behind the annual Festival du cinéma de Brive (23rd edition 2026), held at Cinéma Rex and cultural venues of Brive. L'Empreinte hosts the festival's cine-concert event.
• Centre National de la Danse (CND)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational dance center supporting the 'Danse en Amateur et Répertoire' program with amateur dance projects like '99 Duos' (Jean-Claude Gallotta) at L'Empreinte, via the New Danse Studio.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre National Populaire (TNP) - Villeurbanne: Major national theater in the Lyon metro area with much larger budget and audience scale. Operates broadly in the same performing-arts presenting space but with significantly greater resources and national visibility.
• Opéra National de Bordeaux: Prestigious national opera house that co-presents productions with L'Empreinte (e.g., 'Du romantisme aux grands classiques'). Larger and more specialized, but operates in the same Nouvelle-Aquitaine ecosystem and public-institution framework.

Others

• Office municipal de la Culture de Brive: Municipal cultural office of Brive co-organizing amateur programming (Les Scènes ouvertes) with L'Empreinte. Adjacent local-government cultural actor sharing overlapping programming priorities in the Brive territory.
• Centre National de la Danse (CND): National dance resource center that supports L'Empreinte's 'Danse en Amateur et Répertoire' programming. An ecosystem partner rather than a competitor — provides artistic infrastructure and repertory support to regional venues.

Direct peers

• Théâtre de l'Union - Centre Dramatique National du Limousin: National drama center in Limoges serving the Limousin region with comparable multi-disciplinary programming (theater, dance, music) and active co-production partnerships with L'Empreinte. Operates with similar regional scope and public-institution model.
• La Comédie de Clermont-Ferrand - Scène nationale: Mid-sized Scène nationale with multi-venue operation and comparable programming breadth across theater, dance, music, and circus. Operates under the same French national label and public funding framework.
• Le Quartz - Scène nationale de Brest: Multi-venue Scène nationale with broad performing arts programming and strong community participation programs. Comparable in scale, mission, and reliance on public subsidies plus ticket revenue.
• Théâtre National de Bordeaux en Aquitaine: Major national theater in Nouvelle-Aquitaine presenting theater, dance, music, and circus. Larger in scale but shares the same Scène nationale / national theater ecosystem, public funding model, and regional artistic networks.
• Scène nationale d'Aubusson: Smaller-format Scène nationale operating in a similarly rural Creuse territory. Most comparable peer in terms of territorial scale and rural cultural-access mission within the broader French scènes nationales network.
• Scène nationale du Sud-Aquitaine: Scène nationale also operating in Nouvelle-Aquitaine with comparable multi-venue model and public-institution funding structure. Most directly comparable peer given identical label, region, and operating model.

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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