Teatr Komedia

What Teatr Komedia does

Teatr Komedia is a municipal comedy and drama theater founded in 1957 and operating as a cultural institution of the Capital City of Warsaw (Miasto Stołeczne Warszawa). It is headquartered at ul. Słowackiego 19A in Warsaw's Żoliborz district, occupying a historic building that includes a 483-seat Duża Scena (main stage) with amphitheatrical seating across 17 rows and a smaller Mała Scena. The organization produces original comedy and dramatic productions, including contemporary stagings of Polish classics (e.g., Fredro's 'Zemsta') and adaptations of international works, alongside a resident improv partnership with Teatr Improwizowany Klancyk. The institution operates with approximately 29 employees across Direction, Administration, Communication/Marketing/Sales, Production Coordination, and Artistic Workshops.

Revenue is generated through multiple streams: individual ticket sales (priced from 70 zł on Mała Scena and 100 zł on Duża Scena), gift voucher sales, group bookings with dedicated phone support, venue rental ('Wynajem przestrzeni') for corporate and private events, and touring productions ('spektakle wyjazdowe') that extend the theater's reach across Poland. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via a self-serve online ticketing platform (bilety.teatrkomedia.pl) and physical box office, with no third-party reseller reliance. Public funding from the City of Warsaw supplements earned revenue.

A distinguishing feature is the institution's accessibility infrastructure — permanent induction loops at box office and main auditorium, audio description receivers for visually impaired viewers, Polish Sign Language interpretation on selected performances, and designated wheelchair spaces — coordinated by an Accessibility Coordinator. Marketing channels include the theater's website, email newsletter, Facebook, organic SEO, and a 'Wokół Komedii. COOLturalnie na Żoliborzu' cross-promotion initiative with neighboring cultural venues (Kino Tęcza, Centrum Kultury Filmowej im. Andrzeja Wajdy). The theater does not have external investors, is not publicly traded, and reports through Warsaw's Bureau of Culture under Deputy President oversight.

Name

Teatr Komedia

Legal name

Teatr Komedia w Warszawie

Website

https://teatrkomedia.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Teatr Komedia is a Warsaw municipal comedy theater founded in 1957, producing original comedy, drama, and improv productions for individual audiences, corporate groups, schools, and event renters across Poland, with accessibility-adapted programming and online ticketing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts / Live Theater

NAICS

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 industries

Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB), Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama) (MPAGABAH), VIP Hospitality & Client Entertainment (Boxes, Suites, Hosted Experiences) (MPAGAHAG)

Keywords

• Comedy theater performances
• Live theatrical productions
• Cultural venue rental
• Improv comedy shows
• Group theater bookings

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Individual tickets for performances sold online and at box office. Primary revenue stream with prices starting from 70 zł for small stage and 100 zł for main stage productions.
2. Voucher Sales: Comedy vouchers sold as gifts for birthdays, name days, or special occasions. Available through dedicated voucher page.
3. Venue Rental: Space rental services ('Wynajem przestrzeni') for corporate events, private functions, and other occasions using theater facilities.
4. Group Bookings: Discounted group ticket purchases with dedicated support via phone. Special rates for larger groups.
5. Touring Productions: 'Spektakle wyjazdowe' - traveling performances that extend reach beyond Warsaw, generating additional revenue and brand exposure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Teatr Komedia is a Warsaw municipal comedy theater producing and staging theatrical performances on two stages — Duża Scena (483 seats) and Mała Scena — featuring classical Polish comedy (e.g., Fredro), contemporary adaptations, and resident improv troupe Klancyk productions. The theater sells individual and group tickets, gift vouchers, and offers venue rental for corporate and private events, alongside touring productions performed across Poland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Co na to Maria? Theatrical production on Mała Scena (Small Stage) celebrating the personality, work, and humor of Maria Czubaszek, aimed at adult audiences seeking comedy entertainment in Warsaw.
• Coś poszło nie tak Polish staging of a Broadway and West End comedy hit about things going wrong, directed by Aneta Groszyńska-Kącka, targeting adult comedy audiences.
• Nie jesteśmy tu dla przyjemności Stage adaptation of Nina Lykke's novel adapted by Mariusz Gołosz and directed by Katarzyna Minkowska, for adult audiences.
• Klancyk. Bal Absolwentów Interactive improv comedy performance in the Klancyk series on Mała Scena (Small Stage) with an alumni ball theme and audience participation, produced by the resident Klancyk improv troupe (pioneer of comedy improvisation in Poland since ~2006).
• Zemsta Contemporary staging of Aleksander Fredro's classic Polish comedy 'Zemsta' (Revenge) directed by Michał Zadara, featuring Maciej Stuhr as Papkin and Bartosz Porczyk as Rejent. Suitable for adult audiences and educational groups. Multiple festival award winner.
• Jak się starzeć bez godności Contemporary comedy about aging with humor and dignity, based on the bestseller book by Magdalena Grzebałkowska and Ewa Winnicka, aimed at adult audiences.
• Jak zawsze Theatrical adaptation of Zygmunt Miłoszewski's bestselling novel — an intimate, witty story about life choices, love tested by time, and the human tendency to repeat mistakes. Currently in active repertoire on Duża Scena.
• Prezent Polish premiere of an internationally well-received comedy about family being the greatest mystery — a tender, witty story about strained relationships, persistent ghosts, and unresolved matters that return. Currently in active repertoire on Duża Scena.
• Ich czworo Theatrical production featured in the autumn repertoire of the 2026/2027 season.
• Złodziej Criminal comedy directed by Cezary Żak, starring Dorota Stalińska — an intriguing story of an unusual burglary, stolen secrets, and false friendship. Currently in active repertoire on Duża Scena.
• Comedy Vouchers (Vouchery) Gift vouchers for theater performances available for purchase as presents for birthdays, name days, or other special occasions. Sold through the dedicated voucher page on the theater website.
• Venue Rental (Wynajem przestrzeni) Space rental service for corporate events, private functions, conferences, and other occasions using the theater's facilities (Duża Scena, Mała Scena, and surrounding areas). Requests handled via dedicated contact form.
• Group Bookings (Zakupy dla grupy) Discounted group ticket purchases with dedicated phone reservation lines (22 569 00 03, 22 569 00 04) and email ([email protected]). Special rates available for larger groups including school groups and organizations.
• Touring Productions (Spektakle wyjazdowe) Traveling theater performances ('spektakle wyjazdowe') that bring Teatr Komedia productions to venues across Poland beyond Warsaw, generating additional revenue and brand exposure. Several dozen tours per season.

Quantifiable outcome

• Season 2025/2026: 4 premieres, hundreds of performances, thousands of viewers, several dozen tours across Poland
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of Warsaw (Urząd m.st. Warszawy)coreOthersOrganizer of Teatr Komedia as a municipal cultural institution. Provides public funding and institutional support as part of Warsaw's cultural infrastructure.
• Toyota BielanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business partner of Teatr Komedia. Listed as partner in footer section of the theater website.
• Miejskie Zakłady Autobusowe (MZA) w WarszawieminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for 'Zemsta' premiere. Photo session organized at MZA's 'Hala B' - formerly main bus repair facility for Warsaw public transport.
• Centrum Kultury Filmowej im. Andrzeja WajdyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of 'Wokół Komedii. COOLturalnie na Żoliborzu' - outdoor film screenings before the theater as part of summer cultural initiative.
• Kino TęczaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in 'HALO, KINO TĘCZA' outdoor film screening series as part of 'Wokół Komedii. COOLturalnie na Żoliborzu' initiative.
• Teatr Improwizowany KlancykcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident improv troupe at Teatr Komedia. Produces 'Klancyk' series performances including 'Klancyk. Bal Absolwentów', 'Klancyk Noir', and 'Klancyk i…' format. Pioneer of comedy improvisation in Poland, first Warsaw improv theater since ~2006.
• Wydawnictwo AgoraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublishing partner for 'Jak się starzeć bez godności' production. Book inspired by the podcast and book by Magdalena Grzebałkowska and Ewa Winnicka.
• Dębski ClinicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare partner for 'Jak się starzeć bez godności' promotional session. Location for promotional photography.
• Various Żoliborz venuesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Żoliborz venues for promotional photo sessions: Przychodnia Sznajdochy SPPZZLO, Szkoła Podstawowa nr 65, Bar Mleczny Sady, local market and playground.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Teatr Syrena: Long-standing Warsaw comedy/musical theater with similar mid-sized venue operations and comparable touring capacity. Most directly comparable on comedy repertory and venue scale in the Warsaw market.
• Teatr Współczesny w Warszawie: Established Warsaw drama theater producing contemporary and classical works to similar mid-sized audiences, offering a comparable municipal-context live performance product.
• Teatr Muzyczny ROMA: Major Warsaw musical theater operating at similar audience scale with strong ticket-driven revenue model and complementary comedy/musical programming.
• Teatr Capitol: Warsaw musical and comedy theater operating a comparable sized auditorium with similar season-based ticket sales and group bookings. Direct substitute for comedy/family audiences.
• Teatr Ateneum im. Stefana Jaracza: Warsaw repertory theater with comparable classic and contemporary programming, premium ticket pricing, and similar group/corporate channels in the same catchment area.

Broad incumbents

• Teatr Narodowy: National Theater of Poland with multiple venues and larger scale; competes for prestige audiences, premium ticket buyers, and major corporate event bookings in Warsaw.
• Teatr Polski im. Arnolda Szyfmana w Warszawie: One of Warsaw's flagship repertory theaters with multiple stages and broader programming scope; competes for the same corporate event and group booking share.

Regional players

• Teatr Bagatela w Krakowie: Krakow-based comedy and drama theater with a similar repertory approach and comparable venue scale; relevant peer for Polish mid-market live performance economics.
• Teatr STU (Krakowski Teatr Scena STU): Mid-sized Polish repertory theater with similar municipal support and a hybrid comedy/musical offering; comparable on scale, programming mix, and revenue model.
• Teatr im. Juliusza Słowackiego w Krakowie: Premier regional Polish repertory theater serving a comparable touring and festival circuit; useful comparator for revenue scale, awards trajectory, and operational economics outside Warsaw.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KinoTecza
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/teatr-komedia

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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