THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersAvignon, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU
- Legal name
- Association Train Bleu
- Website
- https://theatredutrainbleu.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Live performing arts and theater venue management
- NAICS
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA)
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Where THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Avignon
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices8 records
Markets served
THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Ticket sales: Primary revenue from ticket sales at 22€ full price and 15€ reduced price during festival performances
- Bar and refreshments: Bar service with terrace, serving drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks) and light food including hot dogs during festival period
- Public funding and coproduction support: Operating support through partnerships with DRAC PACA, Ministry of Culture, local authorities, and coproduction arrangements with partner theaters
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Full price tickets |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Reduced price tickets |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Théâtre du Train Bleu runs a pluridisciplinary theater venue in Avignon hosting the annual Festival Off d'Avignon with programming spanning contemporary theater, dance, puppetry, object theater, gesture theater, and music. It manages two indoor performance spaces (Salle 1 and Salle 2) plus partner venues, supports artist residencies year-round, and operates an On·Track production and diffusion division that tours works nationally and internationally. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, on-site bar and refreshment sales, public cultural funding, and coproduction agreements.
Product overview
Théâtre du Train Bleu is a theater venue in Avignon, France that operates primarily during the Festival Off d'Avignon with a pluridisciplinary programming approach. The venue features two main performance spaces (Salle 1 and Salle 2) plus partner venues including La Chartreuse, Jardins du Carmel, and MAIF. Its On·Track by le Train Bleu production and diffusion pole supports companies in developing and touring artistic projects regionally, nationally, and internationally. The theater offers accessibility services, bar facilities, and ticketing for its seasonal festival programming.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- On·Track by le Train Bleu: Production and diffusion pole of Théâtre du Train Bleu, focused on supporting companies with atypical, ambitious, and sensitive artistic projects across regional, national, and international scales.
Products and services
- On·Track by le Train Bleu Production and diffusion service for contemporary performing arts companies, providing multi-season support, touring coordination, and international distribution to venues across France and abroad.
- Festival Off d'Avignon Programming Annual theater festival programming at the Théâtre du Train Bleu during the Festival Off d'Avignon, featuring pluridisciplinary contemporary performing arts including theater, dance, puppetry, object theater, gesture theater, and music. Includes main festival editions and themed events such as Rainbow Day & Night and Journée Bleues.
- On·Track Touring Productions Coordinated national and international touring of contemporary performing arts productions to partner theaters, scènes nationales, and international festivals.
Quantifiable outcome
- 49,771 spectators in 8th edition
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Institut françaiscorePartnership for FOCUS International Performing Arts program at Avignon, bringing 20 international programming professionals to discover contemporary French works. Realized in partnership with La Magnanerie, La Manufacture, and Théâtre des Doms.
- La MagnaneriecoreBureau de production pluridisciplinaire; co-organizes FOCUS International program with Institut français and partner venues
- La ManufacturecorePartner venue in FOCUS International program at Avignon festival
- Théâtre des DomscorePartner venue in FOCUS International program at Avignon festival
- La CroiséecoreNetwork of 13 theaters in Hauts-de-France region; co-productions with member theaters including Théâtre Massenet, Théâtre Gérard-Philipe CDN, and others; joint artistic projects
- Les Plateaux SauvagescoreParis-based theater; experimentation with accompaniment model for Parisian companies participating in Avignon festival
- DRAC PACA / Ministère de la CulturecoreGovernment cultural authority supporting artist residencies and festival programming through joint device with Théâtre Transversal, Théâtre des Carmes, and TOTEM
- MAIFmajorMAIF insurance provides venue space (Espace Étoile) for festival programming; shuttle service provided from main venue; accessibility accommodations noted
- La ChartreusemajorCentre national des écritures du spectacle in Villeneuve-lez-Avignon; hosts festival performances and provides residency support for companies
- Avignon UniversitéminorUniversity venue used for festival programming
- Maison Pour Tous MonfleuryminorLocal partner venue for festival programming
- Pôle Culturel Jean Ferrat (Sauveterre)minorPartner venue for festival programming; accessible via shuttle service from main venue
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Théâtre du Chapeau Rouge: Avignon Festival Off venue presenting contemporary theater and pluridisciplinary work. Direct peer competing for audience, press, and programmer attention within the same Off festival.
- Théâtre du Roi René: Established Avignon Festival Off theater presenting contemporary theater and pluridisciplinary work. Direct competitor for ticket sales, professional press coverage, and touring diffusion at the same annual Festival Off.
- La Manufacture: Avignon Festival Off partner venue co-organizing FOCUS International alongside Train Bleu. Comparable contemporary theater venue participating in the same professional discovery programs and serving the same Off audiences.
- La Magnanerie: Pluridisciplinary production bureau based in Avignon that co-organizes FOCUS International with Train Bleu, La Manufacture, and Théâtre des Doms. Closest functional analog to On·Track by le Train Bleu, supporting atypical contemporary companies at the Off.
- Théâtre du Chien Qui Fume: Long-running Avignon Festival Off theater hosting contemporary programming for festival audiences. Direct competitor for festival-goer attention, partner venue bookings, and touring diffusion at the same Avignon event window.
- Les Plateaux Sauvages: Paris-based theater explicitly partnered with Train Bleu on an accompaniment model for Parisian companies at Avignon. Peer venue combining year-round programming with Festival Off participation and similar community-led approach.
- Théâtre des Béliers: Avignon Festival Off venue presenting contemporary theater programming. Direct peer in the same Festival Off ecosystem, competing for the same festival audience and professional programmers.
- Théâtre des Doms: Avignon Festival Off theater with an explicitly international focus, co-organizing the FOCUS International program with Train Bleu, La Magnanerie, and La Manufacture. Direct counterpart for pluridisciplinary contemporary performing arts at the Off.
Broad incumbents
- Théâtre de la Ville: Paris public theater presenting international and pluridisciplinary contemporary performing arts year-round. Comparable programming philosophy (theater, dance, music, gesture) with much broader reach and resources, and a venue for some On·Track touring productions.
- Festival d'Avignon: The state-funded official 'In' counterpart running in parallel with the Off. Operates the broader Avignon brand and ecosystem in which Train Bleu's Festival Off operates, with overlapping audiences and professional networks but very different scale and governance.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU funding detail
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THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU
What does THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU do?
Théâtre du Train Bleu runs a pluridisciplinary theater venue in Avignon hosting the annual Festival Off d'Avignon with programming spanning contemporary theater, dance, puppetry, object theater, gesture theater, and music. It manages two indoor performance spaces (Salle 1 and Salle 2) plus partner venues, supports artist residencies year-round, and operates an On·Track production and diffusion division that tours works nationally and internationally. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, on-site bar and refreshment sales, public cultural funding, and coproduction agreements.
Is THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU a public or private company?
THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU founded?
THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU based?
THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU is headquartered in Avignon, France, in the Europe region.
How does THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Ticket sales are the primary driver. The others are bar and refreshments and public funding and coproduction support.
Who are THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Théâtre du Chapeau Rouge, Théâtre du Roi René, La Manufacture, La Magnanerie, Théâtre du Chien Qui Fume, Les Plateaux Sauvages, Théâtre des Béliers and Théâtre des Doms. Broad incumbents are Théâtre de la Ville and Festival d'Avignon.
Does THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU have an API?
No public API is recorded for THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU.
What industry is THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU in?
THEATRE DU TRAIN BLEU's product category is Live performing arts and theater venue management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGALAB, Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses), with a secondary code of MPAIAFAL, Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions). Its NAICS code is 71131 and its SIC code is 7990.