Théâtre du Parc

What Théâtre du Parc does

Théâtre du Parc is a municipal performing arts venue located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, France, wholly owned and operated by the Commune d'Andrézieux-Bouthéon. Established in 1990 and holding 8 employees, the venue is designated as a Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national with the specific 'art et création' mention for dance and movement arts, alongside departmental (Loire) and regional (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) labels. Its primary activities are ticketed live performances (dance, theatre, circus, music, visual arts, humour), the annual MATIERES VIVES Festival, artist residencies (Compagnies en résidence), educational outreach through L'école du spectateur (serving school groups from maternelle through lycée), and a workshop/atelier program for children, teens, and adults covering theatre, dance, clown, and reading.

The venue operates on a hybrid revenue model combining transaction-based ticket sales (€7–€20 depending on residency status, age, and concessions), subscription-based workshop fees (€170–€273 annually), unit-priced stage sessions (€10–€98), and ancillary bar and catering revenue (apéro boards €10–€18, post-show meals at €15/person) featuring exclusively local producers. Distribution occurs through an in-house online ticketing platform (theatreduparc.notre-billetterie.com), an on-site box office with extended evening hours, and mail reservations. Marketing is conducted via the website (WordPress CMS with accessibility features), an email newsletter, and earned-media partnerships with regional press (Le Petit Bulletin, L'AGENDA.net, Crocoule).

As a public municipal cultural service, Théâtre du Parc is funded primarily through public subsidy from the commune, the Loire department, and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, supplemented by self-generated ticket, workshop, and bar revenue. It is embedded in multiple regional cultural networks (G20 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Loire en scène, HF Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, d-min Plateforme AURA) and partners with co-located venues (Château de Bouthéon, Le Kiosque médialthèque) for cross-promotion. The technical infrastructure is a standard WordPress/OVH stack with no proprietary technology, API exposure, or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Théâtre du Parc

Legal name

Commune d'Andrézieux-Bouthéon

Website

https://theatreduparc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Théâtre du Parc is a municipal performing arts venue in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, France, designated Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national for dance. It delivers ticketed performances, artist residencies, school programs, and workshops to local families, students, and professional companies, funded by the commune plus ticket and bar revenue.

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Product category

Performing Arts

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

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, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Theatrical productions
• Dance performances
• Theater workshops
• Live entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Andrézieux-Bouthéon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Primary revenue from ticket sales for performances, with tiered pricing for residents vs non-residents, full price, reduced, and youth/solidarity rates. Season subscriptions and individual tickets available.
2. Workshops and courses: Annual theatre workshops for children (170-210€/year), dance and clown stages (10-98€ per session), adult theatre atelier (273€ or 234€ with spectator card), and reading workshops (84€ or 72€ with card).
3. Bar and catering: Bar service on performance evenings featuring local products (Bissardon juices, Brasserie de la Loire beers, Caveau des Agapes wines). Apéro boards (10€ individual, 18€ for two) and post-show meals (15€/person).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Théâtre du Parc operates a municipal performing arts venue presenting a multi-disciplinary season of ticketed performances in dance, theatre, comedy, visual arts, music, and circus, including the MATIERES VIVES Festival. Beyond staged performances, it runs paid workshops and masterclasses for children, teens, and adults, hosts artist residencies for professional companies, delivers the École du Spectateur school program, and operates a bar with local food and beverage offerings.

Product overview

Théâtre du Parc is a multi-disciplinary performing arts venue offering a diverse program of dance, comedy, visual arts, theater, music, and circus performances. The venue operates as a Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national (national interest conventioned stage) for dance and movement arts. Its offerings include ticketed performances, workshops and masterclasses for children, adults, and teens, artist residencies, school programming through the École du Spectateur, and bar/catering services. The venue also provides its spaces to local cultural and social organizations and hosts events at off-site partner locations.

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Products and services

• Théâtre du Parc - Venue Operations (Ticketed Performance Season) Multi-disciplinary performing arts season featuring dance, theatre, comedy, visual arts, music, and circus performances, including the MATIERES VIVES Festival. Ticketed at full, reduced, and youth/solidarity rates for residents and non-residents of Andrézieux-Bouthéon.
• Ateliers et Stages (Workshops and Masterclasses) Educational workshops and masterclasses in theatre, dance, clown, reading aloud, and plastic art fresco, conducted in partnership with resident artists and local organizations. Includes children's theatre workshops (170-210€/year), clown workshops (98€/84€ with Carte Spectateur), dance stages with Danse sur Loire (10€ + membership), adult theatre atelier "Être libre" (273€/234€ with Carte Spectateur), and reading workshops (84€/72€ with Carte Spectateur).
• École du Spectateur (School of the Spectator) School programming offering structured visits and performances for students from kindergarten (maternelle) through high school (lycée), with pedagogical dossiers and artist encounters. Includes dedicated school performances and reduced group rates for 10+ persons.
• Compagnies en Résidence (Artist Residencies) Artist residencies supporting emerging and established performing arts companies through multiple creation phases including emergence, experimentation, revival, and full creation, with co-production opportunities.
• Bar et Restauration (Bar and Catering) On-site bar service on performance evenings featuring local products: Bissardon juices, Brasserie de la Loire beers, and Caveau des Agapes wines. Apéro boards (10€ individual, 18€ for two) by Oh my board and post-show meals (15€/person) including wine and cheese tastings with Fromagerie Chez Michel.
• Carte Spectateur (Spectator Card) Annual membership card (non-refundable, no duplicates) providing reduced pricing on all performances and workshops from September through July, including reductions on workshop fees (e.g., adult theatre atelier reduced from 273€ to 234€).
• Location Rental - Salle Delphine-Seyrig Venue space made available free of charge approximately twelve times per year to local organizations for events supporting the social and cultural life of Andrézieux-Bouthéon.
• Off-Site Venue Programming Performances and events staged at external venues including the Château de Bouthéon Halle, CABL (Rue des Garennes), the Kiosque d'Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Salle des fêtes de Bouthéon, Complexe d'Animations des Bords de Loire, and Parc Martouret.

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Oh my board!minorOthersLocal food partner providing apéro boards for sale at the theatre bar before performances. Offers carnivorous and vegetarian versions. Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon.
• BissardonminorOthersJuice supplier from Saint-Paul-en-Jarez providing Bissardon fruit juices for the theatre bar.
• Brasserie de la LoireminorOthersCraft brewery from Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert providing beers for the theatre bar.
• Caveau des AgapesminorOthersWine partner from Andrézieux-Bouthéon providing wine selections for bar service and pre-show wine/cheese tastings.
• Fromagerie Chez MichelminorOthersCheese partner from Andrézieux-Bouthéon for wine and cheese tasting events.
• Groupe des 20 (G20 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cultural network of theatres and cultural venues in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Théâtre du Parc is a member.
• Loire en scenecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental network of theatres and cultural venues in the Loire department. Théâtre du Parc is a member.
• HF Auvergne-Rhône-AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional federation of performing arts professionals in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
• d-min (Plateforme AURA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital arts platform in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Théâtre du Parc is a member.
• Château de BouthéoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue in Andrézieux-Bouthéon for events including conferences and some performances. Cross-promotional relationship.
• Le Kiosque Andrézieux-Bouthéon (Médiathèque)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner cultural venue (auditorium) for events and performances. Cross-promotional relationship.
• Danse sur LoireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance organization partnering on stage workshops. Organizes dance workshops linked to theatre performances.
• Le Petit BulletinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional press partner for media coverage and promotion of performances.
• L'AGENDA.netminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional event listing partner for media coverage and promotion.
• CrocouleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional press/media partner for cultural event coverage.
• Commune d'Andrézieux-BouthéoncoreOthersMunicipal owner and primary funder of Théâtre du Parc. Director of publication is François Driole, mayor. The theatre operates as a municipal cultural service.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Comédie de Saint-Étienne: Scène nationale in Saint-Étienne, the closest major regional peer in the Loire department/Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Comparable as a public-sector performing arts venue with multi-disciplinary programming, company residencies, and educational outreach to schools.
• L'Hexagone - Scène nationale (Meyzieu): Scène nationale located in Meyzieu (Lyon metropolitan area) with an explicit focus on dance and movement arts. Comparable to Théâtre du Parc as a similarly-designated public venue in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with overlapping dance programming and touring-company residencies.
• Théâtre de Roanne: Public theatre serving Roanne in the Loire department. Comparable to Théâtre du Parc as a similarly-sized municipal/theatre scene in the same department, sharing the same regional networks (Loire en scène) and overlapping touring-company supply.
• Maison de la Danse (Lyon): French performing arts venue in Lyon dedicated primarily to dance, also designated as a Scène conventionnée d'intérêt national. Directly comparable to Théâtre du Parc in dance/movement-arts specialization, programming model, and French public-venue designation framework.

Regional players

• Comédie de Genève: Public-sector theatre in Geneva presenting theatre, dance, and circus to a French-speaking audience. Comparable to Théâtre du Parc as a publicly-supported multi-arts venue with company residencies and educational programming, but serving the Swiss Romand market rather than the Loire basin.

Others

• Biennale de la Danse de Lyon: Major biennial dance festival in Lyon, a regional dance ecosystem anchor sharing the same Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes dance ecosystem as Théâtre du Parc. Indirect relationship: Biennale drives demand and touring visibility for dance programming across the region but does not directly compete for local audiences.
• Pôle Pixel: Digital and visual arts resource center in Lyon that operates the d-min platform of which Théâtre du Parc is a member. Adjacent/ecosystem relationship: provides digital-arts infrastructure and peer connections that complement Théâtre du Parc's programming without directly competing.

Broad incumbents

• Chaillot - Théâtre National de la Danse (Paris): France's national dance theater located in Paris, dedicated specifically to choreography and dance. Directly comparable on the dance/movement-arts axis that anchors Théâtre du Parc's designation, but operates at a far larger national scale with broader touring reach.
• TNP - Théâtre National Populaire (Villeurbanne): National theater based in Villeurbanne (Lyon metro), much larger than Théâtre du Parc, presenting theatre, dance, and circus at a higher scale and broader geographic draw. Overlaps in dance and performance programming but operates at the national CDN/Centre Dramatique National tier.
• Théâtre de la Ville (Paris): Major Parisian venue presenting dance, theatre, and music with a strong international programming identity. Overlaps with Théâtre du Parc on multi-disciplinary performing arts programming, but operates at a much larger scale with a global artist network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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