Theater Het Pakhuis

What Theater Het Pakhuis does

Theater Het Pakhuis is a small non-profit theater in Hoorn, Netherlands, operated by Stichting Hiaat (KvK 41235658, ANBI public-benefit status), hosting theater, dance, cabaret, comedy, music, and youth programming for the Hoorn and West-Friesland community. The venue runs two distinct spaces: Zaal 1, a 65-87 seat physical hall, and Zaal 2, a virtual "living room" offering livestreamed and on-demand viewing via YouTube. Technical infrastructure comprises LED and conventional lighting, analog and digital sound mixing consoles, and multi-camera livestream capability.

The business model layers four revenue streams: ticket sales (€2.50 youth to €25 adult, all-inclusive of one complimentary drink), venue and rehearsal space rental, tiered livestream production services (Budget €295 volunteer-executed, Professional €495, Commercial €1,475-€2,950), and the "Vrienden van Theater Het Pakhuis" annual membership starting at €30. GTM is direct-to-consumer through website, phone, and email reservations, with cross-promotion partnerships including Schouwburg Het Park (joint Friday Comedy Night, 6-show bundle at €99), Restaurants Ridderikhoff and La Sfida (dining packages and discounts), and Hoornse Stadsfeesten (city festival co-programming).

The organization is staffed by a small core team (1-10 employees) supplemented by a volunteer network, with a "Hoofd techniek" head of technical and a director/programmer leading programming. Strategic differentiators include Nationaal Podiumplan affiliation (€145 per-performance compensation for professional musicians), the youth-led Theater Take-Over program for ages 16-27, technical courses in lighting, sound, and livestreaming, and a gallery space. Operations are GDPR-compliant, and there is no evidence of external investment, M&A activity, or geographic expansion beyond the regional West-Friesland catchment.

Name

Theater Het Pakhuis

Legal name

Stichting Hiaat

Website

https://pakhuishoorn.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Theater Het Pakhuis is a non-profit community theater in Hoorn, Netherlands, operating a 65-87 seat venue (Zaal 1) and a virtual livestream room (Zaal 2) that hosts performances, courses, open podium events, and youth programs for local and regional audiences in the West-Friesland area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Theater & Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

Keywords

• Live theater performances
• Venue rental services
• Livestream production
• Community arts programming
• Youth theater programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoorn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue from ticket sales for performances ranging from €2.50 (youth) to €25.00 (regular adult). All tickets include one complimentary drink.
2. Venue Rental: Revenue from renting theater spaces for performances, rehearsals, workshops, and private events. Also includes rental of Zaal 2 for virtual/livestream events.
3. Livestream and Production Services: Three-tiered livestream packages ranging from €295 (volunteer-executed) to €1,475-€2,950 (commercial) with varying technical complexity.
4. Membership (Vrienden van Theater Het Pakhuis): Annual membership program starting at €30 per year, providing exclusive news and privileges to supporters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Theater Het Pakhuis is a small community theater in Hoorn, Netherlands that hosts live performances across theater, dance, music theater, cabaret, comedy, youth theater, and concert genres in its 65-87 seat Zaal 1 main hall, while Zaal 2 serves as a virtual livestream viewing room. Beyond programming, it rents its venue and technical facilities to local artists, touring productions, and private clients, and produces tiered livestream and recording packages for external clients using multi-camera setups and YouTube distribution.

Product overview

Theater Het Pakhuis is a cultural venue in Hoorn, Netherlands, operating as a small-scale theater with two distinct spaces. Zaal 1 is the main theater hall with seating for 65-87 guests hosting live performances across genres including theater, dance, music theater, cabaret, comedy, musical, youth theater, and concerts. Zaal 2 provides a virtual 'living room' experience enabling remote audiences to watch via livestream or on-demand registration. The theater offers comprehensive production services including professional livestreaming with three service tiers (Budget €295, Professional €495, Commercial €1,475+), rehearsal space rental, venue hire, and educational courses on theater technology. Additional offerings include youth programs (Theater Take-Over), open mic nights, gallery exhibitions, summer residencies, and a friends membership program starting at €30 annually. The venue partners with local restaurants for dining packages and participates in the Nationaal Podiumplan offering €145 compensation to professional musicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zaal 1: The main theater hall with seating for 65-87 persons at full capacity.
• Zaal 2
• Theater Take-Over
• Hoorn Lacht
• Pakhuis Proeverij

Products and services

• Zaal 1 (Main Theater Hall) The main theater hall with seating for 65-87 persons at full capacity, hosting live performances, concerts, comedy shows, dance theater, and other cultural events for audiences in Hoorn and West-Friesland.
• Zaal 2 (Virtual Livestream Hall) A virtual 'living room' experience that lets audiences watch performances from home via livestream or on-demand registration, with both live and recorded viewing options.
• Theatervoorstellingen (Live Performances) Live theater performances across genres including theater, dance, music theater, cabaret, comedy, musical performances, youth theater, and music concerts presented at the venue for paying audiences.
• Livestream & Registratie Services Professional livestreaming and recording services for performances, events, and presentations using multi-camera setups with LED lighting, analog and digital sound mixing, and YouTube distribution. Offered in three tiers: Budget (€295 incl. VAT, volunteer technicians), Professional (€495 incl. VAT, professional technicians), and Commercial (€1,475-€2,950 excl. VAT, for businesses and organizations with advanced setups).
• Zaal Huren (Venue Rental) Venue rental services for performances, events, rehearsals, and workshops, available for both professional touring productions and private events.
• Repetitieruimte (Rehearsal Space) Rehearsal space available for local makers, artists, and performing groups to prepare productions before performances at the venue.
• Open Podium Open platform for emerging artists to perform and showcase their work to a live audience at the theater.
• Cursussen (Theater Technology Courses) Educational courses on theater technology, including introductory courses for beginners and advanced workshops covering lighting, sound, and livestreaming techniques.
• Theater Take-Over (Youth Program) A youth program empowering young people aged 16-27 to lead creative projects in a professional theater environment, supported by experienced professionals, across theater, dance, music, spoken word, and other cultural disciplines.
• Pakhuis Proeverij (Season Preview Festival) Annual season-opening festival during the Cultuurweekend Hoorn featuring multiple short performances across dance, theater, music theater, cabaret, musical, comedy, and youth theater genres, with €3.50 block reservations and free tickets available at the door.
• Vrienden van Theater Het Pakhuis (Membership Program) Annual membership program starting at €30 per year offering supporters exclusive news and special privileges, with contributions supporting the theater's cultural programming.
• Huisgezelschappen (Resident Company Program) Resident company program providing local performing arts groups with preferential access to the venue for their productions.
• Zomergasten in THP (Summer Residency) Summer residency program hosting artists in the theater during summer periods.
• Galerie (Gallery Exhibitions) Gallery space for visual arts exhibitions within the theater venue.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zaal 1 accommodates 65-87 audience members for in-person performances
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nationaal Podiumplan (NPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with National Podiumplan enabling professional musicians to receive €145 compensation for performances at the venue. Supports local professional music scene.
• Kickstart CultuurfondsminorOthersWebsite sponsor providing cultural funding support for the theater's digital presence.
• Schouwburg Het ParkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint Friday Comedy Night series combining programming from both Hoorn theaters. Offers bundled ticket packages (6 shows for €99) for comedy series subscribers.
• Restaurant RidderikhoffminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTheater menu partnership offering €29.50-€32.50 dining packages for show attendees. Located 5 minutes walk from theater.
• Restaurant La SfidaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian restaurant partner offering 10% discount on entire bill for Hoorn Lacht comedy night ticket holders. Located 7 minutes walk from theater.
• OorkaanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProducing organization for family concerts and musical performances including Djumbala! in co-production with Podium Mozaïek and Ruhrtriennale.
• Hotel Maria KapelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExhibition venue partner for 'Op Tilt' by R.U.I.S., hosting accompanying visual art installation.
• Hoornse StadsfeestenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual city festival partnership hosting free performances including The Cultural Errorist Comedy Night and Het Gilde Kleinkunst during festival week.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Meervaart: Amsterdam New-West cultural venue with multi-purpose halls hosting theater, dance, music, comedy, and youth programming. Comparable scale and program breadth to Theater Het Pakhuis with a similar community-rooted positioning.
• Toneelgroep Oostpool: Arnhem-based producing theater company creating contemporary Dutch-language theater productions. Comparable as a Dutch regional theater producing and presenting work for a similar mid-size local audience.
• Theater Zuidplein: Rotterdam-based multi-purpose theater offering theater, dance, music, and youth programming with a comparable regional/community theater model. Operates as a comparable small-to-mid scale venue serving a defined local audience.
• Podium Mozaïek: Amsterdam-based theater that co-produces with Oorkaan and Ruhrtriennale (cited in Theater Het Pakhuis's customer list). Comparable as a small-to-mid scale Dutch theater presenting theater, dance, music, and cross-cultural programming with community focus.
• Schouwburg Het Park: The other main theater in Hoorn and the company's co-programming partner for the Friday Comedy Night series. Directly comparable as a regional Dutch theater venue with overlapping programming categories (theater, comedy, music) and identical catchment area.
• Theater Bellevue: Amsterdam theater focused on innovative and small-scale theater, dance, and performance with a similar emphasis on developing new work and artists — directly comparable as a comparable-scale Dutch performing arts venue.

Broad incumbents

• Het Nationale Theater: The Hague-based national theater company operating multiple venues and producing large-scale Dutch theater, dance, and youth productions. Comparable in genre but operates at significantly larger scale and institutional scope.
• Stage Entertainment: Largest musical theater producer in the Netherlands, producing and presenting large-scale musicals. Comparable as a Dutch performing arts operator but at vastly larger scale and focused exclusively on commercial musical theater.
• Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam: Amsterdam's flagship municipal theater presenting a broad program of theater, dance, and music at much larger scale. Comparable as a Dutch theater venue, but operates as a major urban incumbent rather than a community-rooted regional theater.

Emerging players

• Oorkaan: Amsterdam-based producing company specializing in high-quality music theater for young audiences, cited in Het Pakhuis's customer list as co-producer of family concerts. Comparable as a Dutch performing arts producer/presenter with overlapping family/youth programming niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/pakhuishoorn
• Facebookfacebook.com/pakhuishoorn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theater-het-pakhuis

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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