Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens

What Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens does

Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens is a private, independent Parisian theatre company headquartered at 14 bis rue Sainte Isaure in the 18th arrondissement (Montmartre), producing and staging contemporary theatrical productions with a signature multimedia staging style. The creative engine is anchored by writer-director Mélody Mourey, whose portfolio — Les Crapauds Fous (2018), La Course des Géants (2021), Big Mother (2023, 1,000+ representations and 5 Molières 2023 nominations), and La Zone Indigo (premiered January 2026) — defines the company's identity, supplemented by a family magic programme built around Sébastien Mossière (L'Apprenti Magicien, L'École des Magiciens, La Petite Boutique de Magie, Meilleur Spectacle de Magie 2019/2020) and other productions such as Le Goût de la Framboise by Raphaële Volkoff.

The business operates a multi-venue, multi-format distribution model: a permanent Paris venue with box office and online ticketing at billetterie.theatredesbeliersparisiens.com; a seasonal Théâtre des Béliers Avignon presence during the Festival Off (entering its 20th year in 2026); and a touring division, Les Béliers en Tournée, delivering productions across France, Switzerland (Onex, Bulle), and other francophone venues through 2024–2028. Revenue is generated entirely through transactional ticket sales, a digital gift card (Bon Cadeau) programme at €40–€100 denominations, and touring engagements. Pricing is per-seat with a €1 online surcharge, reduced rates (€12 for under-26, €18 for 18th-arrondissement residents), and standard adult tickets of €37–€41 depending on title.

The company employs 8 people, holds no disclosed outside funding, and operates with no proprietary technology platform beyond standard transactional ticketing. Marketing is driven by earned media (Le Monde, Le Figaro, France Info, France Inter), owned channels (Instagram, YouTube, MailMunch email newsletter), the Avignon Festival Off as a discovery platform, and word-of-mouth from extended-run productions. Strategic affiliates include Cours Acquaviva (training), La Librairie Théâtrale (script publication), Radio NOVA, and TPA.

Name

Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens

Legal name

Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens

Website

https://theatredesbeliersparisiens.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens is a private Parisian theatre company in the 18th arrondissement that produces and tours contemporary plays, anchored by writer-director Mélody Mourey, with additional Paris venue, Avignon Festival Off, and family magic programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Theatre / Performing Arts

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Touring Theatre Productions (MPAGABAC)

Keywords

• Live theatre production
• Contemporary performing arts
• Family magic shows
• Theatrical touring productions
• Theatre ticketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales (Paris venue): Primary revenue stream from ticket sales at the Paris venue (14 bis rue Sainte Isaure, 75018 Paris) for shows currently in performance: Big Mother, La Zone Indigo, Le Goût de la Framboise, Fin fin et fin, The Loop.
2. Gift cards (Bons Cadeaux): Pre-paid gift cards sold in denominations of 40€, 70€, 80€, and 100€, redeemable against any performance at the Paris theatre. Cards are delivered digitally by email and can be used on the online ticketing platform.
3. Touring productions (Les Béliers en Tournée): Revenue from touring productions performed across France, Switzerland, and other regions, managed through the 'Les Béliers en Tournée' division. Includes shows by Mélody Mourey (Big Mother, La Zone Indigo, Les Crapauds Fous, La Course des Géants) as well as magic shows by Sébastien Mossière and other co-productions.
4. Festival programming (Avignon Off): Annual participation in the Avignon Festival Off (Théâtre des Béliers Avignon, celebrating 20 years in 2026), presenting a curated selection of productions alongside the Paris venue.
5. Avignon venue operations: Separate Avignon-based entity (théatredesbeliers.com) operating the Avignon theatre during the annual festival season, with its own ticketing and programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens operates a permanent Parisian theatre venue (14 bis rue Sainte Isaure, 75018 Paris) producing and staging contemporary plays, thrillers, comedies, and family magic shows. The company's portfolio centres on productions written and directed by Mélody Mourey (Big Mother, La Zone Indigo, Le goût de la framboise) and the Sébastien Mossière magic series for young audiences. It also runs an extensive touring division (Les Béliers en Tournée) and a seasonal Avignon Festival Off venue celebrating 20 years in 2026, supported by online ticketing and gift card (Bon Cadeau) sales.

Product overview

Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens operates as a multi-show theater venue and production company located in Paris's 18th arrondissement (Metro Jules Joffrin/Simplon). The theater's portfolio centers on three main currently-playing productions: 'Big Mother' (a Molière-nominated politico-journalistic thriller on mass manipulation), 'La Zone Indigo' (an ecological dystopian thriller), and 'Le goût de la framboise' (a new creation about women's empowerment). A dedicated children's and family magic series features Sébastien Mossière's shows including 'L'Apprenti Magicien,' 'L'École des Magiciens,' and 'La petite boutique de magie' (Best Magic Show 2019/2020 award winner). The company runs an extensive touring operation ('Les Béliers en Tournée') with archive productions spanning drama, comedy, solo performances, and adaptations. Supporting services include gift vouchers (Bon Cadeau) in €40–€100 denominations, online ticketing, and theater courses via Cours Acquaviva. The theater also maintains a significant presence at the Avignon Festival Off.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Béliers en Tournée: Touring production entity for the theatre company's shows across France
• Festival d'Avignon Off
• Billetterie en ligne
• Bon Cadeau

Products and services

• Big Mother A politico-journalistic thriller play by Mélody Mourey about mass manipulation in the era of big data, featuring a journalist who discovers a mass manipulation program while investigating a scandal involving the US President. Aimed at adult theatre audiences; received 5 Molières 2023 nominations and has exceeded 1,000 representations.
• La Zone Indigo An anticipation thriller by Mélody Mourey following a team of researchers investigating a mysterious whale stranding that leads to the discovery of an espionage plot, set in a France that has fallen into fascism. Aimed at adult theatre audiences; received Molières nominations for the 2025/2026 season.
• Le goût de la framboise A new creation by Raphaëlle Volkoff, directed by Martin Darondeau, exploring themes of women's empowerment, incarceration, and astrophysics through a story spanning 1975 and 1998. Aimed at adult theatre audiences; sold out/extended at Avignon Off before Paris premiere.
• La Petite Boutique de Magie

Quantifiable outcome

• Big Mother: 1,000+ representations with extensions ongoing since February 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TPA (Transports Parisiens Associés)minorOthersTPA (Transports Parisiens Associés) is listed as a partner on the Théâtre des Béliers website. The nature of the partnership is not detailed beyond logo placement as a partner organisation. TPA is a Parisian transport company.
• Cours AcquavivaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCours Acquaviva is listed as a partner on the Théâtre des Béliers website. The Béliers website includes a link to coursacquaviva.fr, suggesting a collaborative relationship with this performing arts school, potentially in artist development or talent pipeline. The 'Les cours Acquaviva' link appears under the Infos section of the main navigation.
• Radio NOVAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio NOVA is listed as a partner on the Théâtre des Béliers website. As a prominent French radio station with a cultural focus, Radio NOVA likely provides media exposure and marketing support for Béliers productions, evidenced by their co-branded presence as a partner alongside the theatre.
• La Librairie ThéâtraleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Librairie Théâtrale is the publisher and distributor of the published text of Big Mother, available for purchase at libriairie-theatrale.com. This is a commercial distribution partnership for the script/text version of the production.
• Les Béliers en Tournée (Touring network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe touring division 'Les Béliers en Tournée' operates as the distribution arm for Béliers productions across France, Switzerland, and francophone venues. Diffusion contacts (Julia and Marine at beeh.fr) manage relationships with hosting venues. This is the primary channel for expanding production reach beyond Paris.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Théâtre Antoine: Established Parisian private theatre in the 10th arrondissement with a contemporary French drama/comedy programme. Comparable in its reliance on French-language contemporary productions and touring-friendly commercial repertoire.
• Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse: Paris private theatre running multiple contemporary plays in parallel (often three simultaneous productions), directly mirroring the Béliers' multi-show, long-run model.
• Théâtre de l'Atelier: Boutique Parisian theatre in the 18th arrondissement (Place Charles Dullin) presenting contemporary French productions. Closely comparable by geography, scale, and programming orientation.
• Le Splendid: Iconic Parisian theatre company (and venue) producing contemporary French comedies and touring across France. Closely comparable in the dual Paris-venue + national touring model.
• Théâtre de la Huchette: Long-running independent Parisian theatre famous for extended-run hits (e.g., Ionesco's La Cantatrice chauve). Closest direct analogue in the 'small-team, single-venue, long-running indie hit' model, and a comparable competitor for Paris independent-theatre audiences.
• Théâtre du Palais-Royal: Historic Parisian private theatre known for long-running contemporary comedies. Comparable as a Paris-based, single-venue operator built around successful extended runs of French-language productions.
• Théâtre Montparnasse: Major Paris private theatre presenting contemporary French productions with similar ticket-pricing tiers and a focus on auteur-driven repertoire. Comparable in scale and programming philosophy, though located in a more central district.

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre des Champs-Élysées: Major Parisian performing-arts venue hosting theatre, opera, dance and concerts. Comparable as a Paris performing-arts operator with venue + touring/programming ecosystem, though at substantially larger scale and broader programming.
• Festival d'Avignon (Off): The umbrella organisation for the Avignon Festival Off in which the Béliers participate annually. Not a direct competitor but the governing platform of the ecosystem where the company presents its largest annual programming window.
• Stage Entertainment France: European large-scale musical-theatre producer operating in France. Comparable as a producing-and-touring theatre operator but at materially larger scale and with a broader musical-tour format focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@theatredesbeliers
• Instagraminstagram.com/theatredesbeliers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre-des-b%C3%A9liers-parisiens

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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