Le Grand Point Virgule

What Le Grand Point Virgule does

Le Grand Point Virgule is a privately-held live comedy and theatre venue operating in the Montparnasse district of Paris, France, since October 2012. Founded by producer Jean-Marc Dumontet as a larger complement to his existing Le Point Virgule theatre in the Marais, the company operates two performance halls under a single roof: Salle Majuscule (430 seats) and Salle Apostrophe (210 seats), for a combined capacity of approximately 640 spectators. Its programming is concentrated in French-language comedy, one-person shows, family productions, musical theatre, and improvisation, with a roster that has featured established names such as Elie Semoun, Alex Lutz, Bérengère Krief, and the Desperate Housemen. Since opening, the venue has hosted over 700,000 spectators across nearly 2,500 performances, and continues to schedule programming visible through 2028.

The business model is fundamentally transactional, monetizing physical attendance through per-ticket sales with tiered pricing ranging from approximately €17.50 to €49.50 depending on seating category, supplemented by three additional revenue lines: a dedicated corporate group and committees (CE) sales channel for 10+ person bookings, full or partial venue privatization for events (capacity 15 to 650), and on-site bar concessions (Le Petit Bar). Ticketing is processed through a third-party platform (Tickandlive/Apartweb) rather than a proprietary system, and the company maintains no mobile application, no disclosed technology IP, and no AI capabilities. Marketing and customer acquisition rely on the company's own website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), and an email newsletter, with no disclosed paid acquisition or programmatic channels.

Le Grand Point Virgule is structured as a SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée) under French law, registered in Bordeaux (12 rue du Palais de l'Ombrière) with operating headquarters at 8 bis rue de l'Arrivée in Paris. The company is founder-controlled, with Jean-Marc Dumontet serving as gérant and general director, Antoinette Colin as artistic director, and Hamel Khalfi as operational director; no external investors, private equity, or funding rounds are disclosed. The company is GDPR-compliant under French data protection law 78-17, holds domain names in .com, .fr, .net, and .eu, and operates without disclosed revenue, headcount, or financial targets.

Name

Le Grand Point Virgule

Legal name

SARL LE GRAND POINT VIRGULE

Website

https://legrandpointvirgule.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Le Grand Point Virgule is a private Paris comedy and theatre venue operating two halls (640 seats total) in Montparnasse since 2012, founded by producer Jean-Marc Dumontet. It serves individual theatre-goers, corporate groups, and event clients via ticket sales, group bookings, and venue privatization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Theatre and Comedy Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

VIP Hospitality & Client Entertainment (Boxes, Suites, Hosted Experiences) (MPAGAHAG), Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Live comedy performances
• Theatre venue rental
• Comedy show production
• Group ticket sales
• Corporate event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales for live performances: Primary revenue stream from selling tickets to live theatre performances across two venues (salle Majuscule 430 seats, salle Apostrophe 210 seats). Revenue is transactional per performance with varying price tiers based on seating category.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Le Grand Point Virgule is a Paris-based live comedy and theatre venue operating two performance halls (Salle Majuscule with 430 seats and Salle Apostrophe with 210 seats). The theatre produces and hosts comedy shows, one-person shows, family performances, improvisational theatre, and musical performances. It also offers venue privatization for corporate events and group ticket packages for organizations, supported by on-site bar service.

Product overview

Le Grand Point Virgule is a Paris comedy and theater venue operating two performance spaces: Salle Majuscule (430 seats) and Salle Apostrophe (210 seats), with a combined capacity of 640 seats. The theater produces and hosts a diverse repertoire of comedy shows, one-person shows, musical performances, theatrical productions, family shows, and improvisational theater. Additional services include on-site bar facilities, venue privatization for corporate events, and group booking discounts for organizations. The venue operates as part of a network that includes the historic Point Virgule theater in the Marais district.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Comedy Poiint: Stand-up comedy night/lineup hosted at the theatre featuring multiple comedians.
• Catch Impro
• Le Petit Bar

Products and services

• Salle Majuscule The theatre's main performance hall with 430 seats, offering the largest seating capacity in the venue. Used for larger productions, musical performances, and comedy shows.
• Salle Apostrophe Secondary performance hall with 210 seats, providing a more intimate setting for shows. Used for comedy routines, one-person shows, and smaller theatrical productions.
• Venue Privatization / Event Services
• Group Bookings / CE (Committee Events)
• Le Petit Bar
• Gift Cards / Carte Cadeau
• La Belle et la Bête (Beauty and the Beast)
• Sherlock Holmes, Le Chien des Baskerville
• Ménopause
• Un Soir Sans Fin!
• On Est Mâles Barrés
• Les Desperate Housemen Se Marient!
• Sandra Colombo - Que Faire des Cons?
• Zélie la Pirate
• Le Dernier Cèdre du Liban
• Catch Impro

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Interparking (Tour Montparnasse)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership offering preferential parking rates of €8 for theatre-goers during evening performances from 19h to 9h. Located at 11 Rue de l'Arrivée, near the theatre.
• ACM-MarketingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite development and hosting company (under Infomaniak Network SA license). Located at 14 rue du Petit Beauregard, 85800 Le Fenouiller, France.
• TickandlivecoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party ticketing platform used for online ticket reservations. Integrated into the theatre's booking system for managing ticket sales and reservations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Théâtre Antoine: Long-running Paris theatre also previously directed by Jean-Marc Dumontet; comparable Parisian comedy and theatrical productions targeting similar general adult audiences.
• Comédie des Champs-Élysées: Mid-sized Parisian theatre presenting comedies and contemporary plays, comparable in scale and programming to Le Grand Point Virgule's Salle Majuscule.
• Bobino: Historic Paris music-hall style venue also previously directed by Dumontet; similar live entertainment operator profile and Montparnasse-adjacent touring artist relationships.
• Théâtre du Palais-Royal: Established Parisian theatre hosting comedy and theatrical productions for similar audiences; comparable ticketed live-performance business model and downtown Paris catchment.
• Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens: Classic Parisian comedy/theatre venue with comparable programming mix and ticket-based revenue model aimed at tourists and local theatre-goers.
• Théâtre Libre: Parisian venue also historically overseen by Jean-Marc Dumontet; comparable comedy and contemporary programming mix for adult audiences.
• Théâtre de la Michodière: Parisian theatre focused on comedies and contemporary productions; similar target audience, pricing tiers, and per-show revenue model.
• Théâtre des Variétés: Parisian boulevard theatre offering comedy and variety programming directly competitive for the same family and adult audience segments.
• Le Point Virgule (Marais): The historic Marais-district comedy theatre from which Le Grand Point Virgule takes its name, also directed by Jean-Marc Dumontet and combined with the Montparnasse venue for joint privatization bookings up to 650 attendees — the closest direct comparison.

Broad incumbents

• Théâtre du Gymnase: Larger, more established Parisian theatrical institution offering a broad comedy/theatre repertoire; serves overlapping audiences but at greater scale and with broader programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AuGrandPVirgule
• Facebookfacebook.com/legrandpointvirgule
• Instagraminstagram.com/grandpointvirgule
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le-grand-point-virgule

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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