La Pépinière Théâtre

Name

La Pépinière Théâtre

Legal name

SAS LA PÉPINIÈRE

Website

https://theatrelapepiniere.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Theatre & Performing Arts

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Classical & Contemporary Theatre (Plays/Drama) (MPAGABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional & Repertory Theatre Companies (MPAGABAB), Touring Theatre Productions (MPAGABAC)

Keywords

• Theatre performances
• Live stage productions
• Comedy shows Paris
• Venue rental events
• Theatre education courses

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for theatre performances. The venue operates with assigned seating and offers various pricing tiers based on seat location.
2. Gift Vouchers: Gift vouchers (bons cadeaux) valid for 12 months from issue date, usable as payment for ticket reservations up to their face value, in one or multiple transactions until depleted.
3. Privatization and Corporate Events: The theatre is available for privatization through a partner platform (Aura Événements), generating revenue from corporate events and exclusive venue rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La P\u00e9pini\u00e8re Th\u00e9\u00e2tre is a 350-seat private theatre in central Paris that produces and hosts contemporary French plays, comedic productions, and literary adaptations. The theatre operates a rotating season of performances including Moli\u00e8re Award-winning productions, alongside ancillary services such as venue rental for private/corporate events, gift vouchers, and resident theatre education courses.

Product overview

La Pépinière Théâtre is a Parisian private theater venue offering a diverse portfolio of theatrical productions and performance experiences. The core offerings include current season plays (currently showing INTRA MUROS, Les Gros Patinent Bien, and upcoming productions like Tout le Bleu du Ciel and the 'HUIT ROIS' political comedy series), supported by ticket reservation services, venue rental for private events, and theater education courses. The theater presents works ranging from acclaimed contemporary plays by authors like Alexis Michalik to adaptations of bestselling novels and original comedic productions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• INTRA MUROS Theatrical production by Alexis Michalik about a theater director teaching inmates in a French prison, featuring virtuosic storytelling. Duration 1h40. Currently in active run, Mondays and Tuesdays at 21h, Sundays at 19h.
• Les Gros Patinent Bien Play by Pierre Guillois and Olivier Martin-Salvan featuring poetic and wild theatrical comedy with cardboard props. Moli\u00e8re 2022 winner for Best Public Theatre Show. Duration 1h30. Wednesday to Friday at 19h, Saturday 17h.
• Tout le Bleu du Ciel Stage adaptation of Melissa da Costa's bestselling novel (10 million readers) about two strangers on a journey of self-discovery. Adapted and directed by Mikael Chirinian. Duration 1h20.
• J'esp\u00e8re que nos enfants iront mieux que nous Comedy exploring what happens when a revolutionary DNA test reveals a child's future. Directed by Rudy Milstein. Duration 1h30.
• VA AIMER! Solo performance by Eva Rami exploring complex relationships, domination, and consent in love. Winner of Moli\u00e8re 2024 du meilleur seule en sc\u00e8ne. Duration 1h30.
• HUIT ROIS - La vie et la mort de Jacques Chirac, rois des fran\u00e7ais Meta-theatrical and dreamlike comedy about Jacques Chirac, the king of the French. Duration 1h35.
• HUIT ROIS - G\u00e9n\u00e9ration Mitterrand Political comedy exploring the Mitterrand generation of French voters. Duration 1h20.
• HUIT ROIS - Sarkhollande (com\u00e9die identitaire) Political identity comedy featuring Nicolas Sarkozy and Fran\u00e7ois Hollande.
• HUIT ROIS - La th\u00e9rapie d'Emmanuel Macron Satirical comedy set in 2058 where Emmanuel Macron at 81 seeks therapy.
• HUIT ROIS - Le d\u00eener chez les fran\u00e7ais de V. Giscard d'Estaing Vaudeville comedy set at a New Year's Eve dinner with V. Giscard d'Estaing.
• Th\u00e9\u00e2tre La P\u00e9pini\u00e8re Venue Rental (Privatization) Private event and venue rental services for corporate events, seminars, and celebrations at the theater's 7 Rue Louis Le Grand location in Paris 2nd arrondissement, offered through partner platform Aura \u00c9v\u00e9nements.
• Gift Certificates (Bon Cadeau) Gift vouchers valid for 12 months from issue date, redeemable for any performance at the theater as payment for ticket reservations up to their face value, in one or multiple transactions until depleted.
• Theatre Schools & Courses Theater education programs offered at the venue including Cours Cochet-Delav\u00e8ne, Cours Peyran Lacroix, and Classe Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Loisir MaCompagnie, providing professional theatre training and performance opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Molière Award winners have boosted visibility and attendance for the theatre
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Acmé DiffusioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for INTRA MUROS and other productions. Handles touring and diffusion arrangements for select shows.
• Compagnie Le Fils du Grand RéseaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany of Pierre Guillois, creator of Les Gros Patinent Bien. Compagnie conventionnée par le Ministère de la Culture – DRAC de Bretagne.
• Ki M'Aime Me SuiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-producer of Les Gros Patinent Bien
• Le Quartz – Scène nationale de BrestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-producer of Les Gros Patinent Bien
• TPA (Théâtre Paris Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation of Paris theatres for collaborative promotion and ticket distribution across partner venues
• FnacminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor French retailer and ticketing platform partner for ticket sales
• ThemisWebcoreTechnology or IntegrationTicketing platform provider for online seat selection and reservation management
• Théâtre Rive GaucheminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner theatre in the QR Code game concours, offering cross-promotional ticket opportunities
• PAYBOXcoreTechnology or IntegrationSecure payment processing provider for online ticket transactions

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre Montparnasse: Larger established Parisian theatre with multiple auditoriums and broader programming mix including both contemporary and classic works. A broader incumbent that competes for the same Parisian theatre audience but with greater scale and brand legacy.
• Théâtre de la Madeleine: Established central-Paris theatre presenting commercial contemporary productions at a slightly larger scale. Competes for the same Parisian theatregoing audience with similar programming mix.

Direct peers

• Théâtre Le Splendid: Parisian commercial theatre presenting contemporary comedies and boulevard-style productions. Directly comparable in terms of venue scale, pricing tiers, and audience target within the French-language theatre market.
• Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse: Small to mid-sized Parisian theatre with contemporary French programming. Comparable scale and similar positioning as an intimate alternative-theatre venue in Paris.
• Théâtre de l'Atelier: Historic Parisian theatre with a similar size and contemporary programming focus. Long-standing reputation for hosting prestigious productions, making it a close comparable in both venue characteristics and programming strategy.
• Théâtre Edouard VII: Central Paris contemporary theatre in the 9th arrondissement with similar intimate-venue programming and pricing model. Comparable audience demographic and show type mix.
• Théâtre Rive Gauche: Paris-based contemporary theatre of comparable size that is already a cross-promotion partner with La Pépinière. Both venues target similar Parisian audiences with contemporary French productions, making them the closest direct comparable for programming, pricing, and audience overlap.
• Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse: Mid-sized contemporary theatre in Paris running similar commercial comedies, dramas, and Molière-recognized productions. Operates at a comparable scale to La Pépinière with a similar ticketing and programming model.
• Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord: Peter Brook-associated Parisian theatre presenting contemporary international and French productions. Similar intimate venue scale and programming philosophy, with comparable audience profile interested in serious contemporary theatre.

Emerging players

• Théâtre du Petit Saint-Martin: Smaller Parisian venue with contemporary programming focus. Comparable in scale to La Pépinière but with a less established brand, representing an emerging competitor in the same intimate-venue niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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