Théâtre de Chartres

What Théâtre de Chartres does

Théâtre de Chartres is a historic Italian-style theater inaugurated in 1861 and located in Chartres, France, operating as part of a six-venue performing arts network managed by SPL C'Chartres Spectacles — a Société Publique Locale (public limited company) jointly owned by the City of Chartres and the City of Lèves since January 1, 2022. The core venue is a 570-seat historic theater across four levels (parterre, first, second, and third gallery), listed as a French historic monument since 1984, complemented by the 90-120 seat Petit Théâtre, three modular halls at Le OFF (193, 93, and 88 seats), Salle Doussineau (~100 seats), Le Colisée, and Espace Soutine in Lèves. The theater uses traditional stage technology with manual pulleys, counterweights, and fly systems, and offers programming across theatre, dance, music, opera, comedy, and circus.

The organization generates revenue through four streams: transactional ticket sales (€9-€46 per ticket across tiered categories A+, A, B, C with a €1.20 booking fee), annual membership subscriptions via the Carte d'Adhésion 'Scènes de Chartres' (€20 full / €10 reduced, valid September to August), venue rental for corporate events and seminars, and a €1.20 per-ticket booking fee on online and phone reservations. Customer segments span individual spectators, school groups (crèches through lycées) via the 'Parcours du Spectateur' educational programme, corporate and CSE groups of 10+, local performing arts companies receiving support through the Court-Circuit device and residencies, and corporate event organizers.

Distribution channels include online ticketing through cchartresbilletterie.fr, in-person box offices at multiple venues, telephone and mail reservations, the national Pass Culture app for youth aged 15-18, and combined dinner-plus-show packages via the Hôtel du Grand Monarque partnership. The marketing mix combines a website, Facebook and YouTube social presence, email newsletters via Forum Sirius, and participation in the annual Salon des Associations. The organization holds performance entrepreneur licenses (PLATESV-D-2022-000360-361-362) and is governed by a Board of Directors with Isabelle Vincent as Présidente and Jérôme Costeplane as Directeur général since 2022.

Name

Théâtre de Chartres

Legal name

SPL C' CHARTRES SPECTACLES

Website

https://theatredechartres.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1861

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Théâtre de Chartres is a publicly-owned historic French theater (1861) in Chartres, operating six performance venues under SPL C'Chartres Spectacles and serving individual spectators, school groups, corporate clients, and local performing arts companies through ticketing, membership subscriptions, and venue rental.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM), Theater & Performing Arts Ticketing (HSACALAC)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Live theater programming
• Cultural event hosting
• Season ticket membership
• Venue rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chartres

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: The primary revenue stream comes from individual and group ticket sales across multiple venues (Théâtre de Chartres, Le OFF, Le Colisée, Salle Doussineau, Espace Soutine). Revenue is event-driven and seasonal, concentrated around the annual programming season from September to August.
2. Membership Card (Carte d'Adhésion 'Scènes de Chartres'): Annual membership cards sold at €20 (full) or €10 (reduced) providing preferential pricing, advance ticket access, and exclusive events. Generates upfront recurring revenue and customer loyalty.
3. Venue Rental: The theatre rents out its spaces (Petite Théâtre, Grande Salle, Le OFF Salles 1-3, Salle Doussineau) for corporate events, colloquia, and receptions outside of scheduled performances. This generates professional services revenue.
4. Booking Fees: A booking fee of €1.20 per ticket is charged for internet and phone reservations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Théâtre de Chartres is a historic performing arts venue in Chartres, France, operating as part of a multi-venue network managed by SPL C'Chartres Spectacles. It produces and hosts live performances (theatre, dance, music, opera, comedy, circus) and sells individual tickets, season memberships, school group subscriptions, venue rental for corporate events, and supports local artistic creation through residencies and coproductions.

Product overview

Théâtre de Chartres operates as a multi-venue performing arts complex managed by SPL C'Chartres Spectacles, encompassing the historic Théâtre de Chartres (570-seat Italian-style theater from 1861), Le OFF - Scènes de Chartres (three modern modular rooms), Le Colisée (national-scale venue), and Salle Doussineau. The offering includes ticketing services via online platforms, the 'Scènes de Chartres' annual membership card with preferential rates and early access, educational programs for schools through the 'Parcours du Spectateur' initiative, artist support via Court-Circuit and creation/diffusion support programs, and space rental for professional events. The venues host diverse programming spanning concerts, French chanson, classical and contemporary theater, dance, and humor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Théâtre de Chartres (Grande salle & Petit Théâtre) Historic Italian-style theater (opened 1861) with 570 seats across four levels, offering programming in classical and contemporary theater, dance, music, chanson, opera, and humor. Listed as a historical monument since 1984.
• Le OFF - Scènes de Chartres Modern, modular venue with three rooms (Salle 1: 193 seats, Salle 2: 93 seats or 315 standing, Salle 3: 88 seats) supporting local companies with training, legal and technical advice, and varied programming for all audiences.
• Le Colisée Large cultural and sporting complex of national scope programmed by SPL C'Chartres Spectacles, hosting major concerts, performances, and large-scale events.
• Salle Doussineau Graduated room in the Forum de la Madeleine with approximately 100 seats, available for theater performances and space rental.
• Online Ticketing (Billetterie en ligne)
• Carte d'Adhésion 'Scènes de Chartres' (Season Membership) Annual membership card (€20 full / €10 reduced) valid September 2026 to August 2027, offering preferential ticket rates, no booking fees, early access to sales, payment in 3 installments from €100, and invitations to exclusive events.
• Parcours du Spectateur (Educational Programme) Comprehensive educational program for school groups including 3-show subscription, guided theater tour, in-class cultural mediation, practical workshop with professional artist, and meeting with the artistic team.
• Soutien à la Création et à la Diffusion (Artist Support) Artist support program offering creation residencies (5-15 days, automatically co-produced), research residencies (5 days for experimentation), and diffusion residencies (up to 5 days), plus co-productions and pre-purchases for theatre and dance companies.
• Dispositif Court-Circuit Aid device for local companies supporting artistic creation and diffusion, providing financial support and access to rehearsal and performance spaces at Théâtre de Chartres, Salle Doussineau, and Le OFF.
• Location d'Espaces (Venue Rental) Space rental service for professional events including seminars, receptions, and public relations operations, offering Petit Théâtre (90-120 seats), Grande salle (570 seats), Le OFF rooms, and Salle Doussineau.
• Grand Monarque Dinner + Show Packages Combined dinner + show packages (€64 to €122) sold in partnership with Hôtel du Grand Monarque, including dinner at La Cour brasserie (crémant, starter, main, dessert, water, wine, coffee) before or after select performances.

Quantifiable outcome

• 570-seat historic Italian-style theatre with 4 levels (parterre, first, second, third galleries)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ville de Chartres (City of Chartres)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The City of Chartres is the principal institutional partner and shareholder of SPL C'Chartres Spectacles. The theatre operates in close coordination with multiple city services, including early childhood facilities, and proposes at least one show for children under three per season. The SPL manages the Théâtre de Chartres, Le OFF, Salle Doussineau, and programmes part of Le Colisée on behalf of the city.
• DRAC Centre-Val de LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirection Régionale des Affaires Culturelles (Regional Cultural Affairs Office) of Centre-Val de Loire region. The theatre supports various cultural programmes in partnership with the DRAC, including options at Lycée Marceau (dance) and Lycée Silvia Monfort (theatre).
• Rectorat d'Orléans-Tours / Inspection Académique d'Eure-et-LoircoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational authorities supporting school outreach programmes. Conventions established with Lycée Marceau (dance options), Lycée Silvia Monfort (theatre options), and Collège Hélène Boucher. The theatre provides pedagogical documents, guided tours, and 'Parcours du Spectateur' programmes for school groups.
• Ville de LèvesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe city of Lèves is a shareholder of SPL C'Chartres Spectacles and co-produces the programming of the Espace Soutine venue in Lèves with the SPL.
• Librairie l'EsperluèteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Chartres bookstore operates a mini-bookshop on certain performance evenings offering selections of books related to the programming. Also hosts author conferences, readings, and book signings throughout the year.
• Hôtel du Grand MonarqueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering combined dinner + show packages. Dinner at La Cour brasserie (crémant, starter, main, dessert, water, wine, coffee) must take place the evening of the chosen show, before or after the performance. Reservations via Hôtel du Grand Monarque at 02 37 18 15 15.
• Pass Culture (Ministry of Culture)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe national Pass Culture programme enables youth aged 15-18 to discover and access cultural offerings nearby. The theatre lists eligible shows in the Pass Culture app where students book tickets deducted from their balance. Tickets are nominative and non-transferable.
• ADAMI (Société Civile pour l'Administration des Droits des Artistes et Musiciens Interprètes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA French collecting society supporting performers' rights. Listed as a supporting partner on the theatre's artist support section, indicating involvement in artist remuneration and professional support initiatives.
• Le OFF - Scènes de ChartrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA venue operated by SPL C'Chartres Spectacles that supports companies and theatres in distribution and professionalisation (training, legal and technical advice), with a focus on local creation support and varied programming for all audiences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre National de Chaillot: National theatre in Paris with broader programming and significantly larger capacity. Comparable in live performing arts presentation but offers far greater name recognition and touring production pull.
• Théâtre de l'Odéon: One of France's five national theatres, presenting a broader and more international slate than regional venues. Directly comparable in product category but at a much larger scale and with national/institutional reach.
• Théâtre de la Ville - Paris: Long-established Paris venue with a much broader international programming slate and reach. Comparable in product category (theatre/dance presenting) but operates at a substantially larger scale across more venues.

Direct peers

• Le Volcan - Scène nationale du Havre: Scène nationale in Le Havre with a multi-venue operation and similar municipal/cultural partnership structure. Comparable in scale, programming, and educational/community outreach.
• Scène nationale d'Orléans: Scène nationale in Orléans operating a comparable multi-venue cultural programme with municipal backing. Directly comparable in scale, programming breadth, and category to Théâtre de Chartres.
• Le Quartz - Scène nationale de Brest: Scène nationale in Brest with a multi-venue programming model similar to the SPL-managed network at Chartres. Comparable in operating breadth, programming strategy, and audience development approach.
• Comédie de Reims: Centre Dramatique National in Reims offering theatre, dance, and music with similar institutional structure and municipal backing. Directly comparable in size, mission, and educational outreach.
• L'Equinoxe - Scène nationale de Châteauroux: Scène nationale located in Châteauroux, very close to Chartres in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Comparable in mission (regional theatre presenting diverse programming), size, and institutional structure, making it the closest geographic peer.
• Théâtre de Caen: Regional French theatre presenting a similar multi-genre programme (theatre, dance, music, opera) with municipal partnership. Operates at a comparable scale and serves as a benchmark for regional French theatre operations.
• Théâtre de Cornouaille - Scène nationale de Quimper: Scène nationale in Quimper offering diverse performing arts programming with similar school outreach and residency programmes. Comparable in scale and regional theatre mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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