Théâtre Dunois

What Théâtre Dunois does

Théâtre Dunois is a Paris-based performing arts venue operated by the non-profit association Maison Ouverte (Loi 1901). It runs two physical locations: a main theater at 7 rue Louise Weiss in the 13th arrondissement and the secondary Théâtre du Parc at Parc Floral in the 12th arrondissement. The institution specializes in programming for young audiences (from 2 months through adolescence) and families, with a 30+ production 2026-2027 season spanning theater, dance, music, circus, object theater, and digital arts. Its programming runs seasonally from September 24, 2026 to June 13, 2027.

The venue's defining technical and operational feature is a layered accessibility infrastructure that includes audio description, French Sign Language (LSF) adapted performances, magnetic induction loop (BIM) systems, amplification equipment, and Relax performance formats for neurodiverse and disabled audiences. It supports these capabilities through partnerships with specialized accessibility service providers (Accès Culture, Souffleurs d'Images, Culture Relax) and maintains dedicated accessibility and school-outreach staff (Zoé Selosse, Fanny de Préneuf).

Théâtre Dunois operates a hybrid public-funding / earned-revenue model. Institutional grants from DRAC Île-de-France, Ville de Paris, Région Île-de-France, and CAF form the revenue backbone, supplemented by ticket sales, an annual association membership (€10), reduced accessibility tickets (€5), member-rate first performances (€12), school booking contracts, and venue rental. The full-time operational headcount is approximately 8 staff, with no disclosed revenue and no external investment or M&A activity.

Name

Théâtre Dunois

Legal name

Maison Ouverte (Association Loi 1901)

Website

https://theatredunois.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Théâtre Dunois is a publicly funded Paris non-profit theater operated by Maison Ouverte, programming theater, dance, music, and circus for young audiences and families across two venues, with comprehensive accessibility services and school-based cultural action programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Theater

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGABAE

Children’s & Youth Theatre

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Theater, Broadway & Performing Arts

SECONDARYMPAGABAH

Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Theater, Broadway & Performing Arts

SECONDARYTHAJAFAB

Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Live Entertainment & Ticketed Events (Shows, Concerts, Sports Experiences)

SECONDARYMPAGALAB

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

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Event Venues & Venue Operations (Arenas, Theaters, Halls)

Keywords

• Performing arts theater
• Young audience performances
• Cultural education programs
• Accessible theater performances
• Live theater venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from public ticket sales for performances across theater and dance programming, with reduced rates for members.
2. Annual Membership: Annual association membership at €10 providing access to benefits including reduced ticket prices, invitations to residencies, and cultural action presentations.
3. Public Cultural Funding: Substantial institutional funding from DRAC Île-de-France, Ville de Paris, Région Île-de-France, and other public bodies supporting theater operations and programming.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Théâtre Dunois is a Paris-based performing arts theater that produces and presents a full season of theater, dance, music, circus, object theater, digital arts, and storytelling performances aimed at young audiences, families, and the general public. Programming is delivered across two venues (the main 7 rue Louise Weiss theater and Théâtre du Parc in the Parc Floral) and is complemented by the annual Festival Mois Kréyol celebrating Creole cultures and the Étonnez vos oreilles! contemporary music workshop series. The theater also runs cultural action programs in schools, dedicated accessibility services (audio description, LSF, Relax, magnetic loop), and venue rental for external events.

Product overview

Théâtre Dunois is a performing arts theater in Paris's 13th arrondissement operated by the Maison Ouverte association. The theater offers a single unified programming platform focused on young audiences and family performances, featuring theater, dance, music, circus, object theater, digital arts, and storytelling. The core offering is the main season programming supplemented by the Festival Mois Kréyol (Creole cultures festival) and the Étonnez vos oreilles! concert workshop series. Additional services include cultural action programs in schools, accessibility services (audio description, LSF, Relax sessions), school programs, and venue rental. The theater also manages Théâtre du Parc as an auxiliary venue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Étonnez vos oreilles!: Music series dedicated to contemporary music programming
• Théâtre du Parc

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides programming for ages 2 months to adult audiences
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• DRAC Île-de-FrancecoreOthersRegional directorate of the Ministry of Culture providing institutional funding and support for theater programming and cultural actions.
• Ville de PariscoreOthersCity of Paris providing funding through Art pour Grandir program and general institutional support for theater operations.
• Région Île-de-FrancecoreOthersRegional council providing funding support for performing arts programming and cultural initiatives.
• CAF de ParissupportingOthersCaisse d'Allocations Familiales providing support for family and childhood cultural programs.
• SACEMsupportingOthersSociety of authors, composers and music publishers supporting music programming through Étonnez vos oreilles concert series.
• ONDAsupportingOthersOffice National de Diffusion Artistique supporting contemporary music programming and dissemination.
• Accès CulturesupportingOthersOrganization providing audio description and French Sign Language (LSF) adaptation services for accessible performances.
• Souffleurs d'ImagessupportingOthersVolunteer-based accessibility service pairing visually impaired audience members with trained describers during performances.
• Culture RelaxsupportingOthersAssociation promoting relaxed performance formats for audiences with cognitive and neurological differences.
• Réseau La Vie devant soisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork supporting young audience performing arts; Iqtibās won the network's award for outstanding production.
• Maison OuvertecoreOthersAssociation loi 1901 managing Théâtre Dunois; president Anne-Françoise Cabanis; provides organizational framework for theater operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Le Monfort Théâtre: Paris 15th arrondissement theater presenting theater, dance, and circus with significant accessibility programming. Similar institutional funding model and comparable venue scale to Théâtre Dunois.
• Théâtre Paris-Villette: Contemporary performing arts venue in Paris focused on theater, dance, and circus with strong family/young audience programming. Closely comparable to Théâtre Dunois in programming mix and audience targeting.
• Théâtre de la Manufacture: CDN with strong young-audience programming and educational partnerships. Comparable publicly funded model serving schools and families with performing arts programming.
• Théâtre de la Huchette: Small Paris theater running long-running repertory programming. Comparable small-scale, single-venue Paris theater model with ticketed theatrical programming.
• Théâtre aux Mains Nues: Paris-based theater specializing in puppet and object theater for young audiences. Comparable niche focus on youth/family programming with public funding support.
• Théâtre de l'Épée de bois: Paris-based theater dedicated to children's theater and family programming. Closely comparable mission and audience focus to Théâtre Dunois.
• Théâtre de la Ville: Paris-based theater presenting contemporary performing arts (theater, dance, music) across international and French programming. Directly comparable as a Paris venue with similar season-based ticketed programming and public-institution backing.
• Théâtre Gérard Philipe: CDN (Centre Dramatique National) in Saint-Denis with strong young-audience and family programming. Comparable as a publicly funded theater specializing in works for young audiences with educational outreach.

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre de l'Odéon: One of France's five national theaters (Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe), presenting theater, performance, and international productions. Comparable as a major publicly funded Paris theater, but with substantially larger scale and broader programming mandate.
• Comédie des Champs-Élysées: Large, established Parisian theater presenting mainstream theater and performance. Comparable as a Paris performing arts venue but operates at materially larger scale with broader commercial programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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