Casino Théâtre de Rolle

What Casino Théâtre de Rolle does

Casino Théâtre de Rolle is a non-profit cultural venue operated by the Association du Casino Théâtre de Rolle, a legal entity established in 2011 and located on the shore of Lake Geneva in Rolle, Canton de Vaud, Switzerland. The venue occupies a historic 1771 lakeside building converted into an Italian-inspired theater in 1875 with a 219-seat parterre and horseshoe balcony, modernized architecturally around 2000. Since January 2022 it has been co-directed by Lucie Rausis and Mali Van Valenberg, both practicing artists from the Romandie scene. The theater presents a seasonal program (September to May) of approximately 50 live performances spanning theater, music, comedy, dance, puppetry, family shows, and film screenings, plus five annual coproductions supported by the Loterie Romande and an outdoor summer terrace concert series (Les Terrasses du Casino) in August. Season 26/27 comprises 19 distinct spectacles.

The business model combines earned revenue (ticket sales at CHF 12-34 across tiered and subsidized pricing; gift vouchers; bar/catering; venue rental) with multi-tier subscriptions including the Reviens-y 6-show card (CHF 180/140) and the L'Abô regional youth subscription (CHF 100 for unlimited access to 100+ events across three partner theaters for 18-30 year olds). Distribution is multi-channel: Infomaniak Events online ticketing, Rolle Tourisme physical outlet, telephone/email reservations, and on-site box office, with reduced-price programs through CarteCulture Vaud (Caritas), PassCulture, and professional rates. Accessibility services include the Listen Everywhere hearing app and LSF sign-language/surtitling via Ecoute Voir.

The theater is structurally dependent on public subsidies from Ville de Rolle, Région de Nyon, and État de Vaud, with additional support from the Loterie Romande for coproductions and philanthropic/foundation funding (Fondation de Famille Sandoz, Pour-cent culturel Migros), plus minor commercial sponsorships (Domaine Rosset, La Semeuse, Captain Mousse, Portier Gaudin). It maintains a regional partnership network including Pro Senectute Vaud (film screenings), Festival du Film Vert (documentary screenings), Bitume Festival (cross-programming), and Le Vaudois restaurant (pre-show dining), and is governed by an association committee including Florence Ursenbacher (President) and Caroline Blondeau Goncalves (Treasurer).

Name

Casino Théâtre de Rolle

Legal name

Casino Théâtre de Rolle

Website

https://theatre-rolle.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Casino Théâtre de Rolle is a 219-seat non-profit performing arts venue in Rolle, Vaud, Switzerland, presenting ~50 live theater, music, dance, and film events per season, plus five annual coproductions, funded by Ville de Rolle, Région de Nyon, État de Vaud, and Loterie Romande.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rolle

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Individual ticket sales for theatrical performances, concerts, dance, film screenings, and family-oriented shows. Revenue is generated per performance, with tiered pricing for full-price, reduced, and special rates.
2. Season subscriptions (Reviens-y): Multi-show subscription card (Reviens-y) offering 6 performances at a discounted per-ticket rate compared to individual purchase. Nominative, valid for one season (September 2026 to May 2027). Full tariff at CHF 180, reduced tariff at CHF 140.
3. Regional multi-theater subscription (L'Abô): Regional cultural subscription (L'Abô) at CHF 100, providing unlimited access to all performances at three partnering theaters (Casino Théâtre de Rolle, Théâtre de Grand Champ, Usine à Gaz de Nyon) from September 2026 to June 2027, targeting the 18–30 age group.
4. Gift vouchers (Bons Cadeau): Gift vouchers sold in configurable monetary denominations through the online ticketing platform or at the theater on performance evenings.
5. Bar and catering revenue: The theater bar opens one hour before each performance and offers local artisanal food and beverages. Bar revenue supplements ticket income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Casino Théâtre de Rolle is a professional live performance venue on the shore of Lake Geneva in Rolle, Switzerland, operating a seasonal program (September to May) of approximately 50 live performances per season across theater, music, comedy, dance, puppetry, family/young audience shows, and film screenings. It sells individual tickets, multi-show subscriptions, a regional youth subscription across three partner theaters, gift vouchers, and venue rentals, supplemented by bar and catering revenue.

Product overview

Casino Théâtre de Rolle is a professional live performance venue located on Lake Geneva in Rolle, Switzerland. The theater operates a single-venue model offering a diverse portfolio of performing arts products including live theater (théâtre), music concerts, comedy, dance, family performances/puppetry, and film screenings. The venue hosts approximately 50 performances per season (September-May) plus outdoor summer concerts. Ticketing is managed through third-party platforms including Infomaniak Events and Smeetz. Subscription offerings include the 'Reviens-y' multi-show card (6 shows) and the 'L'Abô' regional youth subscription (100+ shows across three theaters). The venue accommodates up to 219 spectators and features accessibility services including audio assistance via the Listen Everywhere app. Professional performance submissions are reviewed through an Espace Pro section.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Théâtre en direct Live theater performances including plays, drama, and theatrical productions presented throughout the season for general audiences.
• Concerts et Musique Live music concerts and musical performances spanning genres from classical to contemporary, including improvised music.
• Humour Comedy and stand-up performances featuring humorists and comedic artists.
• Danse Dance performances including ballet and contemporary dance productions such as collaborations with Ballet Junior de Genève.
• Jeune Public Family-friendly performances including puppet theater, marionnettes, object theater, and children's shows aimed at young audiences (ages 4+).
• Cinéma Film screenings and documentary presentations presented in collaboration with Pro Senectute Vaud and Festival du Film Vert.
• Les Terrasses du Casino Outdoor summer concert festival held at the theater's lakefront terrace with multiple free-admission performances (August).
• Reviens-y (Abonnement multicourses) Multi-show subscription card valid for 6 spectacles in the season (September 2026 to May 2027) at CHF 180 (full) or CHF 140 (reduced), with a complimentary drink on the 6th show.
• L'Abô (Abonnement 18-30 ans) Regional cultural subscription for ages 18-30 offering unlimited access to 100+ shows across three theaters (Casino Théâtre de Rolle, Usine à Gaz Nyon, Théâtre Grand Champ Gland) for CHF 100 per season.
• Bons Cadeau Gift vouchers available in customizable monetary denominations for theater performances, purchasable online or at the venue on performance evenings.
• Location de salle Venue rental service for professional performances and events, with technical specifications available through the Espace Pro section.
• Au Foyer Intimate performances held in the theater's foyer space, typically with limited audience capacity.

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Théâtre de Grand Champ (Gland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2026One of three partner theaters in the L'Abô regional subscription program. Together with Casino Théâtre de Rolle and Usine à Gaz de Nyon, offers over 100 performances for CHF 100 to 18-30 year olds.
• Usine à Gaz (Nyon)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2026One of three partner theaters in the L'Abô regional subscription program. Together with Casino Théâtre de Rolle and Théâtre de Grand Champ, offers over 100 performances for CHF 100 to 18-30 year olds.
• Rosset (Domaine Rosset)minorOthersLocal winery/estate sponsor contributing to the theater's sponsorship portfolio. Logo displayed on partner page.
• La SemeuseminorOthersSponsor (likely a local or regional business). Logo displayed on partner page.
• Captain MousseminorOthersLocal sponsor (likely a food/beverage or lifestyle brand). Logo displayed on partner page.
• CarteCulture Vaud (Caritas Vaud)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide subsidized CHF 15 tickets to CarteCulture holders, enabling reduced-price access to performances for economically disadvantaged individuals.
• PassCulture (Canton de Vaud)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantonal cultural access program for students and apprentices, providing CHF 5 tickets to all performances. Partnership between the Department of Education and Culture and Vaud cultural venues.
• Ecoute VoirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessibility association providing French sign language (LSF) translation and surtitling for select performances, enabling access for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.
• Le Vaudois (restaurant)minorOthersLocal restaurant (Grand-Rue 106, Rolle) offering 'L'Assiette du théâtre' set menu at CHF 32 for theatergoers, with pre-show dinner reservations and ticket presentation required.
• Pro Senectute VaudminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization collaborating on the theater's film screening program (Cinés series), with select screenings designed for senior audiences.
• Festival du Film VertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental film festival partnering with the theater for documentary screenings such as 'Sépia, l'odyssée d'une seiche'.
• Bitume FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor festival with shared programming; Morgane Mellet serves as coordinator between Bitume Festival and Casino Théâtre de Rolle. Theater also participates in the Fête de la Danse in alternation with Bitume Festival.
• Rolle TourismeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal tourism office serving as a physical ticket resale outlet for the theater, accepting cash and debit card payments at its Grand-rue location.
• Bibliothèque de RolleminorOthersLocal public library of Rolle, listed as a partner of the theater. Nature of partnership appears to involve cross-promotion or joint programming.
• La Côte (newspaper)minorOthersRegional newspaper listed as a partner, likely providing media coverage and editorial support for theater events.
• Portier GaudinminorOthersLocal partner/business listed on the partner page. Logo displayed with other sponsors and partners.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre de Vidy-Lausanne: Established Lausanne theater and contemporary performance institution under the direction of Vincent Baudriller. Comparable artist-led programming model and public funding base, but operates at significantly larger capacity and budget scale.
• Comédie de Genève: Larger institutional theater in Geneva presenting a full season of theater, dance and performance. Broad incumbent operating at a different scale but in the same Swiss Romandie performance-ecosystem and competing for touring shows, audiences and co-production partners.

Direct peers

• Théâtre de Grand Champ: Performing arts venue in Gland (Canton de Vaud) and one of the two named partner theaters in Casino Théâtre de Rolu's L'Abô regional subscription. Directly comparable in scale, programming breadth (theater, music, family shows) and local public-funding model.
• Usine à Gaz (Nyon): Dance and contemporary performance venue in Nyon, the other L'Abô partner theater. Comparable regional Swiss Romandie venue model with public funding support and overlapping programming categories (dance, theater, jeune public).

Regional players

• Théâtre de Carouge: Geneva-based theater venue with comparable mixed-genre programming (theater, music, jeune public) and similar public funding profile. Geographically adjacent and competes for the same regional audience pool.
• Théâtre du Crochetan (Monthey): Regional performance venue in Valais offering theater, music and family programming. Comparable publicly-funded regional theater model in a neighboring Swiss canton with similar scale and programming philosophy.
• Petithéâtre (Lausanne): Small Lausanne theater for young audiences. Closely comparable in mission (jeune public focus) and intimate capacity, sharing the Vaud regional cultural ecosystem and partnership networks.
• Le Reflet (Vevey): Vevey theater venue operating in the Vaud lakeside corridor between Lausanne and Montreux. Similar mid-sized venue model with diverse programming (theater, music, dance) and comparable public/municipal funding base.
• Arsenic (Lausanne): Lausanne venue dedicated to contemporary performing arts and emerging artists. Directly comparable for audience demographics and artistic positioning (innovation, contemporary creation) in the immediate Vaud region.

Emerging players

• Théâtre de Poche (Genève): Small Geneva independent theater with comparable intimate capacity and contemporary programming. Comparable operating model for emerging independent Swiss Romandie venues, though more focused on contemporary theater repertoire.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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