Théâtre André Malraux

What Théâtre André Malraux does

Théâtre André Malraux (legal name: Théâtre-Cinéma Chevilly-Larue André Malraux) is a municipal performing arts venue and cinema located at Place Jean-Paul Sartre, 102 avenue du Général de Gaulle, Chevilly-Larue, in the Val-de-Marne department of Île-de-France, France. The venue operates as a Théâtre-Cinéma combining live performances (theater, dance, circus, music, storytelling, humor) with film screenings, hosting over 50 productions across two annual seasons (Saison 25/26 and 26/27). It is co-directed with La Maison du Conte, a dedicated storytelling venue in the same municipality, and hosts two signature festivals: GRAND DIRE (storytelling) and Circuit Court Festival des scènes voisines.

The institution is owned by the Ville de Chevilly-Larue and operates as a municipal public cultural entity supported by DRAC Île-de-France and the Conseil Départemental du Val-de-Marne. It maintains a network of over 20 institutional and artistic partnerships including Tréteaux de France, La Briqueterie CDCN, TRAFFIC network, Festival de Marne, and three triennial artistic residencies (Les Filles de Simone, Collectif F71, Cie Act2). Its business model is a hybrid of one-time ticket sales (€5–€21 per ticket), recurring season subscriptions (Abonnements), and venue/event rental income, complemented by public subsidies.

The theater employs 18 people and operates a distributed venue footprint including the main theater, La Maison du Conte, La Ferme du Saut du Loup (outdoor venue), La Ressourcerie L'Écume des Choses, Maison pour Tous, and partner venues in Fresnes and Antony. Distribution is handled through its own ticketing platform (billetterie.theatrechevillylarue.fr), on-site box office, and accessibility services including audiodescription and magnetic loop for cinema. No technology product, AI capability, or proprietary software platform is operated.

Name

Théâtre André Malraux

Legal name

Théâtre-Cinéma Chevilly-Larue André Malraux

Website

https://theatrechevillylarue.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Théâtre André Malraux is a municipal Théâtre-Cinéma in Chevilly-Larue, Val-de-Marne, offering live performances, film screenings, and storytelling programming across two annual seasons, serving local residents and touring performing arts companies in Île-de-France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

Keywords

• Live theater performances
• Cinema screenings
• Storytelling events
• Performing arts venue
• Cultural programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Chevilly-Larue

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Individual performance and film tickets sold through the theater's online ticketing platform and on-site box office. Prices vary by production and category (Plein, Réduit, Mini).
2. Subscriptions and season passes: Season subscription packages (Abonnements) offering discounted access to multiple performances across the programming season.
3. Event rental and ancillary services: Venue hosting for external events, corporate rentals, and related ancillary services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Théâtre André Malraux (Théâtre-Cinéma Chevilly-Larue) operates a municipal theater and cinema venue presenting live performances across theater, dance, circus, music, storytelling, humor, and family formats, alongside film screenings (including accessibility-supported screenings). Programming is delivered across two annual seasons (Saison 25/26 and 26/27) and through signature festivals such as GRAND DIRE (storytelling) and Circuit Court Festival des scènes voisines, supported by an in-house ticketing platform, subscription packages, and venue rental services.

Product overview

Théâtre André Malraux (also known as Théâtre-Cinéma Chevilly-Larue) operates as a cultural venue offering a dual-core product combining live theater performances and cinema screenings. The theater presents diverse programming including plays, dance, circus, music concerts, storytelling, and comedy across multiple seasons (25/26 and 26/27). The venue hosts the Maison du Conte (Storytelling House) and organizes signature festivals including GRAND DIRE #4 (annual storytelling festival) and Circuit Court (regional scenes festival). Additional offerings include workshops, educational programs, and season subscription packages, all accessible through the theater's ticketing platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Maison du Conte: A storytelling center located in Chevilly-Larue that partners with the theater for various festivals and events including the Grand Dire festival
• Jazz Chevilly-Larue

Products and services

• Théâtre-Cinéma Chevilly-Larue Performances

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 professional performing arts productions programmed across two seasons, plus multiple film screenings
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La Maison du Conte (Chevilly-Larue)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Maison du Conte is co-directed with Théâtre André Malraux, serving as a dedicated storytelling venue within the same municipality. The two institutions jointly produce and present the GRAND DIRE festival of storytelling and other narrative arts programming. The Maison du Conte venue is located at 8 Rue Albert Thuret, Chevilly-Larue.
• La Grange dîmière (Fresnes)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLa Grange dîmière in Fresnes is a partner venue hosting Circuit Court Festival performances (e.g., La Trouée, road-trip rural). The theater directs audiences to the partner venue for ticket purchases.
• L'Azimut – Espace Cirque (Antony)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorL'Azimut – Pôle national cirque en Île-de-France in Antony is a partner venue for circus performances programmed by Théâtre Chevilly-Larue (e.g., Coeurs sauvages, Pain d'chien). Transport shuttles are provided from the theater to the Antony venue.
• La Ferme du Saut du Loup (Chevilly-Larue)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLa Ferme du Saut du Loup is an outdoor venue in Chevilly-Larue used for rural-themed performances (e.g., Larzac!, Par la racine) as part of Circuit Court Festival.
• Maison pour Tous (Chevilly-Larue)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaison pour Tous at 7 voie Rosa Park in Chevilly-Larue is a community partner venue used for family and children's performances (e.g., Fiesta).
• La Ressourcerie L'écume des Choses (Chevilly-Larue)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLa Ressourcerie L'écume des Choses at 70 Av. du Président Franklin Roosevelt hosts workshops, readings, and smaller performances (e.g., ADA, Arpentage). The theater partners on sustainable arts programming linking performance to circular economy themes.
• Festival de MarnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival de Marne is a regional cultural partner for music programming at the theater, co-presenting performances such as Birds on a Wire with the festival network.
• Festival Rumeurs Urbaines (Colombes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival Rumeurs Urbaines in Colombes is a partner in the TRAFFIC network (Réseau de soutien à la création et à la diffusion des arts du récit), co-presenting storytelling performances.
• Circuit Court Festival des scènes voisinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircuit Court Festival is a network of neighboring theaters in the Val-de-Marne region (including Théâtre Chevilly-Larue, Théâtre de Rungis, Grange dîmière Fresnes) that co-produces and tours rural-themed theater works (e.g., Larzac!, Foutue Bergerie, La Trouée).
• OARA (Office Artistique de la Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOARA is a regional arts office in Nouvelle-Aquitaine that supports touring and production for performing arts companies, referenced in coproduction details for performances such as 50 mètres, La légende provisoire.
• ONDA (Office National de Diffusion Artistique)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorONDA supports touring and national distribution of performing arts, referenced in coproduction details for performances such as Domoun, Liah et moi, and Plutôt le feu que les larmes.
• DRAC Île-de-FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRAC Île-de-France (Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles) is the regional cultural authority of the French Ministry of Culture providing institutional funding and support to the theater and its artistic programming.
• Conseil Départemental du Val-de-MarnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Departmental Council of Val-de-Marne provides institutional funding and support to the theater's operations and programming, including artistic residencies and coproductions.
• Ville de Chevilly-LaruecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipality of Chevilly-Larue is the primary institutional supporter and owner of Théâtre André Malraux, providing core funding, facilities, and operational support for the venue and La Maison du Conte.
• Festival Les Théâtrales Charles DullinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival Les Théâtrales Charles Dullin is a partner for theater programming, presenting works such as Nos coeurs en Terre as part of its non-mercantile festival program.
• La Cinémathèque Française (Paris)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Cinémathèque Française is a coproducer of La Baraque Enchantée (Ciné-conte about Georges Méliès), providing archival content and institutional partnership for the cinematic storytelling performance.
• Festival Mois KréyolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestival Mois Kréyol is a cultural partner for La Réunion and Caribbean heritage programming, co-presenting Domoun and Parabolers performances celebrating Reunionese culture.
• Tréteaux de France (Centre dramatique national, Aubervilliers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTréteaux de France CDN is a major national theater company that coproduces and tours performances at the theater, including Le Royaume de Kensuké, Les Disparu.e.s de Nantes, and other productions.
• Les Filles de SimonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLes Filles de Simone is a theater company in triennial artistic residence at Théâtre André Malraux, presenting performances including Arpentage (lecture), ADA (lecture théâtralisée), and C'est pas parce qu'on fait troupeau qu'on est des moutons.
• Collectif F71 (Lucie Nicolas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollectif F71 (conventionné par DRAC IDF) is in triennial artistic residence at Théâtre André Malraux, presenting works including Les Habitant·es, Hep ! Hep ! Hep ! (karaoké dessiné), and La Fête en Famille.
• Cie Act2 (Catherine Dreyfus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCie Act2 (conventionnée par DRAC Grand-Est) is in triennial artistic residence at Théâtre André Malraux, presenting Le Mensonge (dance performance for families) and Le complexe des Homards.
• Compagnie 13/31 (Lisa Guez)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompagnie 13/31 (conventionnée par DRAC Bretagne) is a regular coproduction partner presenting works including Psychodrame and Loin dans la mer (with Cie de l'Oiseau-Mouche).
• Théâtre de la TempêtecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThéâtre de la Tempête (Paris, conventionné par le ministère de la Culture) coproduces and tours L'Avare (Molière) directed by Clément Poirée to Théâtre André Malraux.
• La Briqueterie CDCN du Val-de-MarneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa Briqueterie CDCN (Centre de Développement Chorégraphique National) du Val-de-Marne is a partner for Plutôt le feu que les larmes (dance performance) and other choreographic programming, part of the Biennale de Danse du Val-de-Marne network.
• G20 Île-de-FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerG20 Île-de-France is a network of performing arts venues in Île-de-France that co-produces and tours dance programming, including Plutôt le feu que les larmes (lauréat 2025 appel à projets G20).
• TRAFFIC (Réseau de soutien à la création et à la diffusion des arts du récit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRAFFIC is a national network supporting creation and distribution of narrative arts, of which Théâtre André Malraux / La Maison du Conte is a founding partner (alongside Chahuts Bordeaux, Forum Jacques Prévert Carros, Théâtre Le Strapontin Pont-Scorff, Centre des Arts du Récit Isère). Domoun is Lauréat Traffic 2022 and Chut.e! is Lauréat Traffic 2025.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre de la Tempête (Paris/Vincennes): Conventioned national theater in Vincennes/Paris that coproduces and tours major productions to TAM (L'Avare). Larger-scale established theater that programs broadly and uses TAM as a regional touring partner.
• Tréteaux de France CDN (Aubervilliers): Centre dramatique national touring company that coproduces and tours productions at TAM (Le Royaume de Kensuké, Les Disparu.e.s de Nantes). Larger national touring entity that uses TAM as a regional presentation partner.

Direct peers

• La Briqueterie CDCN du Val-de-Marne: Centre de Développement Chorégraphique National in Val-de-Marne, partner for TAM's dance programming (Plutôt le feu que les larmes) and Biennale de Danse du Val-de-Marne. Regional peer with comparable public-institutional structure.
• L'Azimut – Pôle national cirque en Île-de-France (Antony): National circus center in nearby Antony, partner venue for TAM's circus programming (Zusammen, Coeurs sauvages) with shuttle service. Comparable Île-de-France venue specializing in circus and live performance.
• La Grange dîmière (Fresnes): Municipal cultural venue in Fresnes hosting Circuit Court Festival performances and co-presenting with TAM. Suburban Val-de-Marne peer with mixed theater and live programming.
• Théâtre Antoine Vitez (Ivry-sur-Seine): Public theater at the Université Paris 8 campus in nearby Ivry-sur-Seine. Comparable suburban Paris university-affiliated venue with similar mixed-genre programming and public institutional backing.
• Théâtre de Rungis: Municipal theater in Rungis, co-member of the Circuit Court Festival des scènes voisines with TAM. Operates at similar suburban scale in Val-de-Marne with comparable mixed-genre programming for local audiences.
• Théâtre Jean Vilar (Vitry-sur-Seine): Val-de-Marne regional theater co-producing with TAM (e.g., Yongoyély). Comparable suburban Paris municipality theater with multi-genre live programming and public funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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