Théâtre Paris-Villette

What Théâtre Paris-Villette does

Théâtre Paris-Villette is a public cultural establishment of the City of Paris (Association Loi 1901) specializing in contemporary youth theater (scène contemporaine jeunesse), founded circa 1972 and directed by Adrien de Van. The organization operates from a primary venue at 211 Avenue Jean Jaurès in the 19th arrondissement's Parc de la Villette, comprising two performance halls (70 and 225 seats), and additionally operates Le Grand Parquet as a secondary venue. Its core programming targets youth and family audiences—from toddler performances (from age 1) through teenage and adult crossover shows—and includes four annual festivals (SPOT, Paris Globe, Generation A, Vis-à-vis), in-house productions, invited company works, and touring delegations.

The business model is diversified across four revenue streams: (1) transactional ticket sales priced €9-€24 across three tariff tiers (A, B, C) with reduced rates for students, job seekers, seniors, and groups, distributed via the SecuTix online platform, telephone box office, and third-party resellers (Fnac, Billetreduc, Theatreonline, Ticketac); (2) subscription-based passes (Pass -30 ans, Pass Premières 6 Places, Pass 6 Places, Pass Premières Jeunes) at €7-€72; (3) space rental services for film shoots, seminars, and corporate events; and (4) on-site restaurant and bar operated by Délice Supplice with Sunday brunch offerings. The technology stack is minimal—SecuTix for ticketing and a standard CMS-based website—with no proprietary technology or AI capabilities.

Operationally, the theater maintains a co-production network with major French public theaters including MC93, TNP Villeurbanne, and Quartz Brest, plus accessibility partnerships with Accès Culture and Souffleurs d'Images. Ancillary services include supervised childcare (Bande à part), parent-child workshops, and a corporate group sales channel. The organization holds four live performance entrepreneur licenses (L-R-24-2643/2644/2647/2646) and processes personal data in compliance with GDPR, relying on SecuTix for ISO 27001 and PCI DSS security. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the enterprise is funded primarily through municipal subsidies as a public cultural establishment.

Name

Théâtre Paris-Villette

Legal name

Théâtre Paris-Villette

Website

https://theatre-paris-villette.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Théâtre Paris-Villette is a public cultural establishment of the City of Paris specializing in contemporary youth theater, operating a 295-seat venue in the Parc de la Villette plus Le Grand Parquet, serving families, schools, and adult audiences through seasonal programming, festivals, subscriptions, and accessibility services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Theater

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s & Youth Theatre (MPAGABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Touring Theatre Productions (MPAGABAC), Venue Guest Services & Front-of-House Operations (Ushers, Box Office, Accessibility) (MPAGALAK)

Keywords

• Contemporary youth theater
• Live performance venue
• Theatrical productions
• Cultural programming
• Performing arts

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Individual ticket sales for theatrical performances across three tariff categories (A, B, C) ranging from 9 to 24 euros per seat. Tickets are sold online via SecuTix platform, by phone, and at the box office with 1 euro reservation fee per ticket.
2. Subscription Passes: Multiple pass options including Pass - 30 ans (27 euros for 3 places), Pass Premières 6 Places (54 euros), Pass 6 Places (72 euros), and Pass Premières Jeunes (7 euros per place for ages 18-25). Passes provide discounts and benefits including no reservation fees and partner discounts.
3. Space Rental: The theater offers three spaces for privatization including 2 performance halls (70 and 225 seats) and bar space for film shootings, projections, seminars, and cocktails. Rental inquiries directed to [email protected].
4. Restaurant and Bar Services: On-site restaurant operated by Delice Supplice (Vero & Olivier) offering seasonal menus, brunch on Sundays during school holidays, and various food and beverage options. Restaurant open for lunch Tuesday-Friday and 1 hour before and after performances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Théâtre Paris-Villette is a public cultural establishment of the City of Paris that programs and presents contemporary youth theater and family performances across two performance spaces (70 and 225 seats) at the Parc de la Villette, plus the secondary Le Grand Parquet venue. It operates subscription passes (Pass TPV), runs the on-site restaurant and bar (Délice Supplice), offers space rental for private events, and provides accessibility services (audio description, LSF, Souffleurs d'Images) and family-oriented programming such as the Bande à part childcare service and parent-child workshops.

Product overview

Théâtre Paris-Villette is a municipal cultural establishment of the City of Paris specializing in contemporary youth theater ("scène contemporaine jeunesse"). The theater operates as a multi-venue cultural complex offering: (1) its core theatrical programming of live performances including in-house productions, invited company works, and touring delegations; (2) Le Grand Parquet as a secondary performance venue; (3) supplementary services including space rental, on-site restaurant, and subscription passes (Pass TPV); (4) accessibility services for disabled audiences; and (5) family-oriented offerings such as Bande à part childcare and parent-child workshops. The theater focuses on youth and family audiences while maintaining a contemporary artistic programming accessible to all ages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theatrical Performances (Programmation) Live theater productions presented throughout the season, including contemporary plays, dance performances, youth theater, and family shows. The theater hosts both its own productions and invited company performances for youth, family, and adult audiences.
• Bande à part (Childcare Services) Supervised childcare and creative workshops for children aged 5–12 during performances, allowing parents to attend shows. Includes arts workshops, garderie (daycare), and special holiday activities.
• Family Workshops (Ateliers Parents-Enfants) Interactive parent-child workshops including puppet making, philosophy discussions, ethology workshops with La Ferme pédagogique de La Villette, and special holiday brunch activities for families.
• Accessibility Services Comprehensive accessibility offerings including wheelchair-accessible venues, audio description for blind audiences via Accès Culture, French Sign Language (LSF) performances for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences, and Souffleurs d'Images live audio description assistance (requires 15-day advance reservation).
• Le Grand Parquet Secondary venue location of Théâtre Paris-Villette, offering additional performance space for creations and events within the Parc de la Villette.
• Touring Productions (En tournée) Delegated productions created in partnership with Paris-Villette that tour to other venues nationally and internationally.
• Pass TPV (Subscription Passes) Multi-tiered subscription packages including Pass -30 ans (€27 for 3 places), Pass Premières Jeunes (free, €7 per show for first 3 performances), Pass Premières 6 Places (€54), and Pass 6 Places (€72). Each pass provides benefits such as waived booking fees, restaurant discounts, and partner-venue discounts.
• Space Rental (Location d'espace) Private event venue rental services offering two performance halls (70 and 225 seats) and bar space for film shoots, screenings, seminars, and cocktails within the Parc de la Villette.
• Restaurant/Bar Services On-site restaurant operated by Délice Supplice (Véro & Olivier) offering seasonal menus, bio beers, wines, brunch services on Sundays during school holidays, and pre/post-show dining.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La Villette (Parc de la Villette)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe theater is located within the Parc de la Villette and maintains a close operational relationship with La Villette, sharing audiences and providing reciprocal discount rates for each other's venues.
• La Philharmonie de PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNearby cultural institution with reciprocal discount arrangements (5% on books, 10% on DVDs and CDs at their bookstore) and joint programming for family events including the Sentinelles piano-bar event.
• Little VilletteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner location offering workshops for children and families with 8 euro discount (instead of 11 euro regular rate) for TPV pass holders.
• Librairie du Parc-Actes SudminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBookstore partner offering 5% discount to TPV pass holders, located in Parc de la Villette area.
• Acces CulturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation providing accessibility services including audio description for blind audiences and French Sign Language (LSF) adaptations for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences for selected performances.
• Souffleurs d'Images (Souffleurs de sens - Groupe SOS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enabling visually impaired and blind audiences to attend performances with volunteer guides ('souffleurs') who provide verbal descriptions during shows. Requires 15-day advance reservation.
• Delice Supplice (Restaurant Operator)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant operator (Vero & Olivier) providing on-site dining services including seasonal menu, Sunday brunch, and pre/post-show dining. Open Tuesday-Friday lunch and 1 hour before/after performances.
• SecuTix SAcoreTechnology or IntegrationTicketing technology partner providing online ticket sales platform and customer data management. Certified compliant with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and PCI DSS v3.2 security standards.
• Various Co-production Partners (MC93, TNP, National Scenes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of co-production partnerships with major French theaters including MC93 - Maison de la Culture de Seine-Saint-Denis, Theatre National Populaire (TNP) Villeurbanne, Quartz - Scène nationale de Brest, and numerous other national and regional scene theaters across France for shared production costs and touring arrangements.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights9 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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