Teatr Kamienica

What Teatr Kamienica does

Teatr Kamienica is a private live theater institution founded by actor and director Emilian Kamiński (1952–2022) and operating since March 27, 2009 from a historic pre-war building at Al. Solidarności 93 in Warsaw. The venue houses four stages — Scena Orla (300+ seats), Scena Emiliana (100+ seats), Piwnica Warsza (~80 seats), and Nasza Warszawa (60+ seats) — collectively offering capacity of approximately 560+ spectators, and presents a repertoire spanning adult plays, children's and youth productions, concerts, and theatrical workshops. The theater is legally organized as a foundation with a limited partnership (Fundacja Wspierania Twórczych Inicjatyw Teatralnych ATUT i S-ka Spółka Komandytowa, KRS 0000323458), and rents its premises from the City of Warsaw at approximately 70,000 PLN per month.

The business model is multi-stream: core ticket sales through the theater's own online platform (bilety.teatrkamienica.pl), physical box office, and third-party distributors (e-Bilet, Biletyna, Kupbilecik, Kicket, MultiTeatr); commercial venue rental of Scena Orla and event spaces for corporate functions and private celebrations; a recording studio (Studio Kamienica) with three tiers priced at 690–1,490 PLN; gift vouchers ranging from 100 PLN (children's) to 500 PLN (Patron of Culture); food and beverage operations at Kawiarnia Przystanek Kamienica and a historic tram car; and the Warsaw 1939 Model heritage attraction priced at 10–20 PLN. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer with a dedicated Audience Organization Office handling group bookings for schools and organizations. Customer segments are split horizontally across adult theatergoers, children and youth, and event clients (corporate/private). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

The theater is supported by partnerships with the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, the City of Warsaw, EU structural funds, and the Narodowe Centrum Kultury, alongside corporate sponsorship from Dr Irena Eris. Following the founder's death in December 2022, the institution continues to operate under Fundacja Atut's stewardship, marking its 15th anniversary in 2024 with a memorial concert, a book launch, and a commemorative mural unveiled by artist Marek Grela. The technology stack is non-AI and operationally conventional: an internal ticketing system (iKSORIS) with PayU payment processing, e-commerce via bilety.teatrkamienica.pl, and a Matterport-powered virtual tour. No proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, patents, or funded R&D are disclosed.

Name

Teatr Kamienica

Legal name

Teatr Kamienica Fundacja Wspierania Twórczych Inicjatyw Teatralnych ATUT i S-ka Spółka Komandytowa

Website

https://teatrkamienica.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Teatr Kamienica is a Warsaw-based live theater founded in 2009 by Emilian Kamiński, operating four stages with ~560+ seats and presenting adult, children's, and youth performances, concerts, and workshops. Revenue comes from ticket sales, venue rental, a recording studio, vouchers, and F&B, distributed through direct and third-party channels to mass-consumer audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from selling tickets to theatrical performances, concerts, and events across multiple stages.
2. Commercial Space Rental: The theater rents out its spaces (Scena Orla, event spaces, restaurant areas) for private events, corporate functions, and celebrations.
3. Recording Studio Services: Studio Kamienica offers professional recording services with three tiers (Standard, Premium, Platinum) including sound recording, mixing, mastering, video production, and photography sessions.
4. Voucher and Gift Sales: Sale of gift vouchers (Voucher Upominkowy, Voucher Mecenasa Kultury, Voucher z Deserem) valid for performances and studio services.
5. Food and Beverage: Kawiarnia Przystanek Kamienica serves refreshments, desserts, coffee, tea, alcohol, and operates a historic tram car serving ice cream in summer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Teatr Kamienica is a live performing arts institution that produces and presents theatrical performances, concerts, and workshops for adult, youth, and children's audiences across four on-site stages. Beyond the core programme, it operates a professional recording studio (Studio Kamienica), rents its historic Art Nouveau interiors for private and corporate events, presents the "Makieta Warszawy 1939" heritage exhibit, and sells gift vouchers redeemable for performances and studio services.

Product overview

Teatr Kamienica is a traditional live theatre venue located at Aleja Solidarności 93 in Warsaw, Poland, founded by actor and director Emilian Kamiński (1952–2022) and opened on March 27, 2009. The theatre operates as a unified live performance institution composed of four distinct stages: Scena Orla (the main stage with over 300 seats), Scena Emiliana (formerly Scena Elitarna, with over 100 seats), Piwnica Warsza (a cellar venue with approximately 80 seats), and Nasza Warszawa (seating over 60). These venues collectively host the theatre's core programme of performances for adults, children, and youth, as well as concerts and workshops. The theatre's portfolio extends beyond live performance into complementary offerings: Makieta Warszawy 1939 (a historical model of pre-war Warsaw), Studio Nagrań (a professional recording studio with Standard, Premium, and Platinum voucher tiers), event rental of its spaces, and voucher products (Voucher upominkowy, Voucher Mecenasa Kultury, Voucher z deserem, Voucherek). A virtual tour (Wirtualny spacer) is available via Matterport. The theatre's ticketing is managed through its own online platform (bilety.teatrkamienica.pl), with sales distributed through external partners including e-Bilet, Biletyna, Kupbilecik, Kicket, and MultiTeatr Benefit System.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scena Orla (Main Stage) The primary performance stage seating over 300 spectators, hosting the majority of Teatr Kamienica's theatrical productions, concerts, and commercial events for adult audiences.
• Scena Emiliana (Intimate Stage) A medium-sized stage with over 100 seats, formerly known as Scena Elitarna, used for performances and intimate events. Named in honour of founder Emilian Kamiński.
• Piwnica Warsza (Cellar Stage) A cellar venue accommodating approximately 80 people, named after the Warsaw Underground, hosting performances and cultural events in an intimate historic setting.
• Nasza Warszawa Stage A performance space seating over 60 people, also associated with the Warsaw Model initiative and heritage programming.
• Makieta Warszawy 1939 (Warsaw 1939 Model) A detailed historical model depicting Warsaw just before the outbreak of World War II, presented at the theatre as a cultural heritage attraction. Tickets cost 20 PLN (15 PLN for groups of 10+, 10 PLN for concession holders).
• Studio Kamienica Recording Studio

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministerstwo Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego (MKiDN)coreOthersPolish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage provides governmental support and funding for cultural initiatives. Multiple partnership arrangements visible including support for productions and cultural programs.
• Miasto Stołeczne WarszawacoreOthersThe City of Warsaw owns the premises rented by the theater at approximately 70,000 PLN monthly. The city also provides various forms of cultural support and partnership programs.
• Fundusze Europejskie / Unia EuropejskaminorOthersEuropean Union funding programs supporting cultural and development projects in Poland.
• Narodowe Centrum KulturyminorOthersNational Center for Culture - Polish cultural institution supporting artistic initiatives and cultural education programs.
• e-BiletminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party ticket distribution platform enabling broader reach to customers through their established ticketing network.
• Kicket/BiletomatminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party ticket distribution platform for online ticket sales and reservations.
• Dr Irena ErisminorOthersPolish cosmetics brand and company visible as a partner in theater initiatives.
• Zakochaj się w WarszawieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWarsaw tourism initiative promoting cultural experiences in the city, partnering with the theater for cultural promotion.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Teatr Syrena: Municipal Warsaw theatre offering musicals, drama and concerts. Comparable given shared Warsaw location, multi-stage model, and adult/family audience overlap.
• Teatr Narodowy: Poland's national theatre, also based in Warsaw, producing a comparable classical and contemporary repertoire across multiple stages. Most direct comparable given shared Warsaw location, public institutional backing, and multi-stage operation.
• Teatr Capitol: A major commercial-musical theatre in Warsaw producing comedies, musicals and family shows. Direct peer given similar commercial positioning, multi-show repertoire, and Warsaw audience overlap with Teatr Kamienica.
• Teatr Polonia: Independent Warsaw theatre known for adult drama and repertory programming. Comparable in operating model (independent, multi-production, Warsaw adult audience).
• Teatr 6. piętro: A Warsaw-based comedy-focused commercial theatre. Comparable as a privately operated commercial theatre targeting adult audiences with comedy and drama repertoire in Warsaw.
• Teatr Polski w Warszawie: A leading Warsaw dramatic theatre offering comparable adult dramatic repertoire. Direct peer given overlapping audience segments (adult theatregoers in Warsaw), similar municipal affiliation, and similar programming model.

Others

• Biletyna / Kupbilecik / e-Bilet / Kicket (GoOut Group): Aggregated Polish ticketing platforms that distribute Teatr Kamienica tickets alongside many other venues. Ecosystem partners enabling broader audience reach.
• MultiTeatr Benefit System: A voucher and benefit platform that aggregates multiple Polish theatres (including Teatr Kamienica). Functions as an enabling channel partner rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• Teatr Komedia (Warsaw): Warsaw comedy theatre comparable to Teatr Kamienica's adult comedy programming. Functions as a regional peer serving the same Warsaw adult-entertainment audience.

Broad incumbents

• Teatr Wielki – Opera Narodowa: National opera and ballet venue in Warsaw. Broader incumbent in the same cultural live-performance category, attracting overlapping cultural-entertainment audiences, though focused on opera/ballet rather than drama.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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