Théâtre du Gymnase

What Théâtre du Gymnase does

Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell is a historic Parisian performing-arts venue operating from a classified 1820 Italian-style monument at 38 boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle, 75010 Paris. The 800-seat main theater is complemented by three additional configurable spaces — La Terrasse (180-capacity cocktail/reception space renovated June 2023), Le Petit Gymnase (130m² hall with 8m × 3m stage), and Le Studio Marie Bell (intimate vaulted space with 4.8m × 3m stage) — distributed across a 3,600m² five-level footprint. The venue runs a mixed repertoire spanning classical theater, comedy, musicals, family shows, and concerts, with current productions including Le Fantôme de l'Opéra (8 Trophées de la Comédie Musicale 2026 nominations, Pack Diamant VIP at €139), Cyrano de Bergerac starring Edouard Baer, and Le Discours d'un Roi featuring Francis Huster and Philippe Torreton.

The business operates as a privately held cultural venue owned by producer Jean-Marc Dumontet and integrated into Groupe JMD, a portfolio of six Paris venues that includes Théâtre Antoine, Salle Gaveau, Théâtre Libre, Bobino, and Le Point-Virgule. The operating stack is intentionally light: a WordPress website, a third-party ticketing and payment platform (Tickandlive.com), phone booking, and on-site box office. There are no AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology products, or patents; the technology footprint is functional rather than differentiating.

Revenue is generated through two primary streams: (1) ticketed performances with seat-category pricing from €15 to €139 and discounted tiers for students, job seekers, under-10s, groups, and CSE/corporate accounts, and (2) venue privatization for corporate events (conventions, product launches, galas, assemblies) handled via a dedicated eventiel team. Group and CSE bookings are managed through a separate JMD-shared sales function. The venue also serves as a host for cultural festivals including the Festival d'Humour de Paris (>100,000 annual attendees) and the Kurdish Cultural Festival of Paris. Headcount is reported at approximately 25, reflecting a lean core team reliant on contracted production labor.

Name

Théâtre du Gymnase

Legal name

Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell

Website

https://theatredugymnase.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1820

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Théâtre du Gymnase Marie Bell is a historic 1820-built, 800-seat Parisian theater in the Groupe JMD portfolio, offering theatrical, comedy, and musical performances alongside event privatization and group bookings for individual theatergoers, corporate clients, and CSE organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Theater and Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Live theater performances
• Comedy shows
• Musical productions
• Venue rental services
• Corporate event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from individual ticket sales for theatrical performances, concerts, comedy shows, and family entertainment. Tickets range from €15 to €139 depending on the show and seating category.
2. Event Privatization: The theater offers venue rental for corporate events including conventions, assemblies, product launches, diploma ceremonies, cocktails, and festive evenings. Multiple spaces available: main theater (800 seats), terrace (180 cocktail capacity), Petit Gymnase (130m²), and Studio Marie Bell (intimate venue).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Théâtre du Gymnase operates a historic 800-seat Italian-style theater in central Paris, hosting theatrical performances, comedies, musical productions, family shows, concerts, and humor acts. Beyond ticketed public performances, the venue rents its multiple spaces (main theater, terrace, intermediate hall, and intimate studio) for corporate and private events such as conventions, product launches, galas, and cocktail receptions.

Product overview

Théâtre du Gymnase operates as a multi-venue performing arts complex offering theatrical productions and event services. The core offering is the main 800-seat historic theater (built 1820, classified monument historique) hosting plays, comedies, musical shows, concerts, and humor performances. The venue portfolio includes four distinct spaces for event privatization: the main Théâtre du Gymnase, La Terrasse du Gymnase (reception/cocktail space for 180), Le Petit Gymnase (intermediate meeting hall of 130m²), and Le Studio Marie Bell (intimate vaulted space). Additional services include group ticket booking for CSE and companies, and full-service corporate event privatization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 200-year heritage as a Paris cultural landmark
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Groupe JMD (Jean-Marc Dumontet)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Théâtre du Gymnase is owned and operated by Groupe JMD, led by Jean-Marc Dumontet. The group comprises multiple Paris venues including Théâtre Antoine, Salle Gaveau, Théâtre Libre, La Scène Libre, Bobino, Le Point-Virgule, and Le Grand Point-Virgule. This partnership provides cross-promotional opportunities, shared artistic direction, and collective marketing across the Paris theater scene.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Théâtre de Paris: Parisian theater hosting plays, comedies, and contemporary productions. Comparable on programming style, audience demographic, ticket pricing tiers, and a heritage central-Paris location.
• Théâtre des Champs-Élysées: Major Parisian theater complex hosting dance, opera, concerts, and recitals in three halls of varied capacity. Comparable on venue operations, event-driven revenue (ticket sales plus privatization), heritage positioning, and diverse programming across performing arts.
• L'Olympia: Iconic Parisian concert and music hall. Comparable on live performance ticketing, heritage branding, central Paris location, and supplementary event-driven revenue. Slightly more concert-focused than Le Gymnase's mixed theater/comedy slate.
• Théâtre Mogador: Iconic Parisian theater (~1,600 seats) specializing in musical theater and large-scale productions. Directly comparable on stage programming (musicals, concerts), B2B event privatization, and central Paris positioning, though at a larger seat-count scale.
• Théâtre Marigny: Historic Parisian venue (formerly a circus) now hosting theater, musicals, and family shows. Comparable on heritage status, multi-format programming, and central Paris entertainment market positioning.
• Bobino: Sister venue within Groupe JMD, a historic Paris music hall hosting concerts, musicals, and one-man shows. Comparable in terms of programming mix, pricing tiers, and corporate event offerings; benefits from the same group-wide distribution and ticketing infrastructure.
• Comédie des Champs-Élysées: Parisian theater with a similar mix of comedies, plays, and contemporary productions. Directly comparable on programming style, audience targeting, and ticketing tiers typical of central Paris theatrical venues.
• Folies Bergère: Legendary Parisian performance venue hosting variety shows, musicals, concerts, and corporate events. Comparable on historic monument status, mixed-genre programming, and venue-rental / event-privatization revenue streams.
• Le Trianon: Parisian live music and performance venue in the 18th arrondissement. Comparable on venue operations, programming of comedy/music/theater, ticketing model, and event privatization offerings.
• Théâtre Antoine: Sister venue within Groupe JMD, also under Jean-Marc Dumontet, located in Paris. Operates as a comparable mid-sized theatrical venue with shared artistic direction, cross-promotion, and group-level group bookings. Directly comparable operating model, geography, and customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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