Teatr im. Jana Kochanowskiego w Opolu

What Teatr im. Jana Kochanowskiego w Opolu does

Teatr im. Jana Kochanowskiego w Opolu is a public cultural institution (instytucja kultury) operating under the Samorząd Województwa Opolskiego, located at Pl. Teatralny 12 in Opole, Poland. The theatre was founded in 1975 (per firmographic record) / 1976 (per company-history record) and is named after Jan Kochanowski, the Polish Renaissance poet. It operates three performance spaces — Duża Scena (Main Stage), Mała Scena (Small Stage), and the Modelatornia (experimental space) — and maintains a repertoire of over 30 active productions spanning classical Polish and European drama, contemporary plays, physical theatre, dance, and children's/family programming.

The institution's business model combines earned income with substantial public grant funding. Earned revenue streams include ticket sales via its own e-commerce platform (bilety.teatropole.pl, powered by iKsoris/SoftCOM) and physical box office, season/voucher packages (karnety, 5- or 8-entry bundles priced 190-392 PLN), group bookings, plus secondary income from venue rental (wynajem przestrzeni) and costume rental (wynajem kostiumów). Capital and operational capacity are heavily subsidised by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage (MKIDN), the Opole Voivodeship budget, and EU structural funds, including a 26.4M PLN renovation (2016-2021, 14.2M PLN EU-financed) and a 29.7M PLN accessibility programme (2023-2027, 24.5M PLN EU-financed).

The theatre is the host institution for the Opolskie Konfrontacje Teatralne (OKT) — Poland's premier national classical-literature competition festival, now in its 50th edition (June 2026) with a 160,000 PLN prize pool — and the annual Opolska Scena Tańca (OST) international contemporary dance festival. It is a member of the European Theatre Convention (ETC), runs the Centrum Edukacji Kulturalnej (Cultural Education Centre) and the FAKE&HATE media-literacy project, and operates the Modelatornia design competition (8th edition). It also maintains a formal accessibility programme offering audio-described and Polish Sign Language-translated performances, with TAURON Polska Energia as accessibility partner.

Name

Teatr im. Jana Kochanowskiego w Opolu

Legal name

Teatr im. Jana Kochanowskiego w Opolu

Website

https://teatropole.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Teatr im. Jana Kochanowskiego w Opolu is a public regional theatre in Opole, Poland, hosting a 30+ production repertoire, the national Opolskie Konfrontacje Teatralne festival (50th edition, 2026) and the Opolska Scena Tańca dance festival, serving the Opole public, festival-goers, school groups and accessibility audiences under regional-government ownership.

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Product category

Performing Arts Theatre

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), 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

Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama) (MPAGABAH), Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE)

Keywords

• Live theatrical performances
• Performing arts festival
• Contemporary dance festival
• Cultural education programs
• Public cultural institution

Headquarters

HQ city

Opole

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: The primary revenue stream is the sale of tickets to theatrical performances, dance shows, and festival events. Tickets are sold via the theatre's own e-commerce platform (bilety.teatropole.pl) and physical box office. Pricing includes normal tickets (up to 81 PLN for premieres), reduced/ulgowy tickets (39–45 PLN), workshop entry tickets (15 PLN for education events, 60 PLN for OST workshops), and season/voucher packages (5-entry normal 245 PLN, 8-entry normal 392 PLN; 5-entry reduced 190 PLN, 8-entry reduced 304 PLN). Premium first-night (premierowy) tickets reach 81 PLN. The theatre also sells open vouchers (normal 76 PLN, reduced 60 PLN).
2. Space and costume rental: The theatre generates ancillary revenue by renting out its facilities (wynajem przestrzeni) and costumes (wynajem kostiumów), serving local organisations, individuals, and production companies. This represents a secondary revenue stream beyond core performance ticketing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Teatr im. Jana Kochanowskiego w Opolu is a public cultural institution that produces, programmes, and presents live theatrical performances, dance shows, and festivals. Its core offering is an active repertoire of more than 30 in-house productions spanning classical literature, contemporary drama, and children's/family theatre, complemented by three annual festivals (Opolskie Konfrontacje Teatralne, Opolska Scena Ta\u0144ca, Maraton Teatralny) and educational programming. Auxiliary services include venue rental, costume rental, and ticketing through its own e-commerce platform (bilety.teatropole.pl) and physical box office.

Product overview

Teatr im. Jana Kochanowskiego w Opolu is a cultural institution offering a broad portfolio centered on live theatrical performances and festivals. Its core offering consists of theatrical productions across its repertoire (including classical literature adaptations, contemporary drama, and dance theater) and three major recurring festivals: the 50. Opolskie Konfrontacje Teatralne (OKT) / Klasyka Żywa national competition festival, Opolska Scena Tańca (OST) international dance festival, and Maraton Teatralny. The theater complements its artistic programming with educational services (Centrum Edukacji Kulturalnej), a design competition (Modelatornia), the Fake&Hate media literacy project, and European Theatre Convention participation. Audience-facing digital services include an online ticketing platform powered by iKsoris (SoftCOM) for seat reservations and purchases, a newsletter subscription, and voucher/karnet products. The institution also generates revenue through venue rental and costume rental services. Infrastructure and capability development is supported by ministry-funded projects and EU-funded accessibility and renovation programs.

Differentiator

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Brands

• Opolskie Konfrontacje Teatralne (OKT): Annual theatre festival also known as 'Klasyka Żywa' (Living Classic), featuring theatre productions based on classical literature
• Opolska Scena Tańca
• Modelatornia
• Centrum Edukacji Kulturalnej
• FAKE&HATE

Products and services

• Spektakle teatralne (Theatrical performances) Live theatrical performances across the theatre's active repertoire, including productions based on classical literature, contemporary drama, dance theatre, and children's performances. The theatre stages both in-house productions and co-productions with other Polish and international institutions. The repertoire includes titles such as 'Ziemia obiecana', 'Sztuka kochania', 'Przedwio\u015bnie', 'KIDS', 'Oszu\u015bci', 'Poskromienie z\u0142o\u015bnicy', 'POV: masz 12 lat', 'Sprawiedliwy. Studium Przypadku', 'Autentik', 'Piana Dni', 'Romeo i Julia', 'Mistrz i Ma\u0142gorzata', 'Instytut', 'Biesy', and 'Burza. Regulamin wyspy'.
• 50. Opolskie Konfrontacje Teatralne (OKT) / Klasyka \u017bywa Poland's premier national theatre competition festival dedicated to classical literature adaptations, now in its 50th edition. The jubilee edition (11-21 June 2026) featured 9 competing productions, awards totalling 160,000 PLN, and accompanying events. The Grand Prize (Nagroda G\u0142\u00f3wna im. Wojciecha Bogus\u0142awskiego) of 80,000 PLN went to 'Krzy\u017cacy' from Teatr im. Stefana Jaracza in Olsztyn.
• Opolska Scena Ta\u0144ca (OST) Annual international contemporary dance festival featuring 9 performances by Polish and foreign choreographers, a choreographic laboratory led by Silvia Gribaudi, workshops, artist talks, post-show conversations, and accompanying events. The 2026 edition features artists from Belgium, Sweden, Italy, Finland, Lithuania, and Poland. Tickets priced at 60 PLN per workshop and 40 PLN per OST performance.
• Maraton Teatralny Theatrical marathon event hosted by the theatre, featuring multiple performances and events within a concentrated timeframe. The next edition is planned for 2026.
• Bilety online (iKsoris / SoftCOM online ticketing platform) Online ticket reservation and sales system powered by the iKsoris platform (SoftCOM), enabling seat selection, timed ticket booking, shopping cart management, user registration, and newsletter subscription for performances, workshops, and festival events. Available in Polish and English.
• Wynajem przestrzeni (Venue and space rental) Rental of the theatre's event spaces, stages, and facilities to external organisers for performances, conferences, and cultural events. Includes the Du\u017ca Scena (Main Stage), Ma\u0142a Scena (Small Stage), and the Modelatornia (experimental space).
• Wynajem kostium\u00f3w (Costume rental) Costume rental service allowing external productions, film sets, photographers, and individuals to rent theatrical costumes and wardrobe from the theatre's collection.
• Album 'Mazolewski/Doroci\u0144ski Witkacy. Kompozycje Astronomiczne' Jazz-performance album produced by Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet with actor Marcin Doroci\u0144ski, based on texts by Stanis\u0142aw Ignacy Witkiewicz and Agnieszka Wolny-Hamka\u0142o. Released on CD and vinyl. Created for the theatre's 50th anniversary.

Quantifiable outcome

• The 50th OKT attracted 9 competing theatre productions and distributed 160,000 PLN in prizes, with the Grand Prize-winning production 'Krzyżacy' reaching a wide national audience.
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TAURON Polska EnergiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTAURON Polska Energia is a partner of the theatre's accessibility performances, supporting the programme of audio-described (audiodeskrypcja) and Polish Sign Language (PJM) translated performances for audiences with visual and hearing impairments.
• Heidelberg MaterialscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHeidelberg Materials serves as the Złoty (Gold) Partner of the 50th Opolskie Konfrontacje Teatralne / Klasyka Żywa, providing sponsorship support for Poland's premier national theatre competition festival.
• Millennium BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMillennium Bank is a Klasyczny (Classic) Partner of the 50th Opolskie Konfrontacje Teatralne / Klasyka Żywa festival.
• PIB BrokercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPIB Broker is a Klasyczny (Classic) Partner of the 50th Opolskie Konfrontacje Teatralne / Klasyka Żywa festival.
• Instytut Teatralny im. Zbigniewa RaszewskiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstytut Teatralny (Theatre Institute) in Warsaw is a co-organiser of the 50th Opolskie Konfrontacje Teatralne / Klasyka Żywa. The institute brings expertise in theatre scholarship, festival programming, and national cultural policy, contributing to the festival's artistic direction and jury selection processes.
• Samorząd Województwa Opolskiego (Opole Voivodeship Self-Government)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Opole Voivodeship Self-Government is a key funder and co-organiser of the 50. OKT festival, providing budget support alongside the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. It also co-finances the theatre's infrastructure and equipment projects.
• Mazda Grupa WróbelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMazda Grupa Wróbel is listed as a Partner of the 50th Opolskie Konfrontacje Teatralne / Klasyka Żywa.
• Wydział Sztuki Uniwersytetu OpolskiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Faculty of Art at the University of Opole is a Partner of the 50th OKT festival, contributing academic and artistic engagement to the festival programme.
• Galeria Sztuki Współczesnej w OpoluminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Contemporary Art Gallery in Opole is a Partner of the 50th OKT festival, offering a venue and audience cross-pollination between visual arts and theatre.
• Wojewódzka Biblioteka Publiczna w OpoluminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Voivodeship Public Library in Opole is a Partner of the 50th OKT festival.
• Opolski Teatr Lalki i AktoraminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Opole Puppet and Actor Theatre is a Partner of the 50th OKT festival, contributing to the regional cultural ecosystem.
• Radio OpoleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio Opole is a Partner of the 50th OKT festival, providing radio broadcast support and media coverage.
• Narodowe Centrum Kultury (NCK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCK leads the 'Projektowanie uniwersalne kultury – dostępność w instytucjach kultury' project (budget 29.7M PLN, 2023–2027), of which Teatr im. Jana Kochanowskiego is a beneficiary. NCK also manages the theatre's participation in accessibility training programmes for cultural institutions.
• Państwowy Fundusz Rehabilitacji Osób Niepełnosprawnych (PFRON)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPFRON co-implements the 'Projektowanie uniwersalne kultury' accessibility project alongside NCK, supporting the inclusion of people with disabilities in cultural institutions as employees, collaborators, and volunteers.
• European Theatre Convention (ETC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeatr im. Jana Kochanowskiego is a member of the European Theatre Convention (ETC), a network of European theatres facilitating international co-productions, artistic exchange, and advocacy for theatre policy at the European level. The theatre participates in ETC working groups and the European Theatre Conference, and contributes to the 'Opole Declaration' (Deklaracja opolska).
• Narodowy Instytut Muzyki i Tańca (NIMIT)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNIMIT co-funds the Opolska Scena Tańca dance festival through the Ministry of Culture's 'Taniec' programme, supporting contemporary dance programming and international artist exchange.
• Instytut Adama Mickiewicza (IAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAM is a co-organiser of the international programme of the Polish EU Council Presidency 2025, under which Paweł Sakowicz's 'STORM' performance at OST 2026 was presented as part of the international dance exchange.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Teatr im. Wandy Siemaszkowej w Rzeszowie: Voivodeship repertory theatre in Rzeszów operating under the Podkarpackie regional government with similar classical and contemporary programming. Closely analogous public-cultural-institution model and audience scope.
• Teatr Polski we Wrocławiu: Historic repertory theatre in Wrocław with three stages, large ensemble, and comparable public-institution governance. Comparable in repertoire diversity, festival hosting tradition, and EU-funded infrastructure modernisation.
• Teatr im. S. Wyspiańskiego w Katowicach: Silesian voivodeship repertory theatre with a strong classical and contemporary repertoire, comparable size and public-institution funding profile. Peer in festival hosting and ensemble operations.
• Teatr im. Heleny Modrzejewskiej w Legnicy: Regional repertory theatre in Legnica known for ambitious contemporary and festival programming (Legnica Festival of Silver). Comparable in operating a festival alongside main repertoire and in attracting EU/ministry project funding.
• Teatr im. Adama Mickiewicza w Częstochowie: Mid-sized voivodeship repertory theatre in Częstochowa with comparable funding profile, repertoire mix, and educational programming. Direct peer in the Polish regional repertory theatre segment.
• Teatr im. Stefana Jaracza w Olsztynie: Voivodeship-level repertory theatre in Olsztyn that won the Grand Prize at the 50th OKT with 'Krzyżacy'. Direct peer: comparable regional Polish repertory theatre with similar classical-repertoire positioning, public funding model, and festival-circuit ambitions.
• Teatr im. S. Jaracza w Łodzi: One of Poland's largest regional repertory theatres, operated under a similar voivodeship/city public-institution model with a broad classical and contemporary repertoire. Comparable scale, funding structure, and audience-development programmes.

Emerging players

• Nowy Teatr w Warszawie: Contemporary-focused Warsaw theatre with strong international co-production, dance and performance-art programming. Comparable to OST's contemporary dance ambitions and the OKT competition circuit's more innovative productions.

Others

• Instytut Teatralny im. Zbigniewa Raszewskiego: National theatre institute in Warsaw and co-organiser of the 50th OKT. Not a competing venue but a strategic partner and sector infrastructure body that shapes programming, scholarship, and policy around theatres like the one in Opole.

Broad incumbents

• Teatr Narodowy w Warszawie: Poland's national stage, the most prominent incumbent in Polish theatrical landscape. Operates on a larger scale and budget but comparable repertory model and public-institution status; sets national programming standards that regional theatres like Opole follow.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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