Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing live presentations that involve the performances of actors and actresses.
Canadian industry
711111 Theatre (except musical) companies
Compagnies de théâtre (sauf de comédie musicale)
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Theatre (except musical) companies |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 71111 - Theatre companies and dinner theatres |
| International correspondence | R9000* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- theatre companies that operate their own facilities, primarily for the staging of their own productions
Exclusions
- dinner theatre (See 711112 Musical theatre and opera companies (CAN))
- musical theatrical companies (See 711112 Musical theatre and opera companies (CAN))
Examples
- comedy troupes
- community theatres
- production of live theatrical entertainment
- repertory or stock companies, theatrical
- summer theatres (except theatre-dinner)
- theatrical companies, amateur
- burlesque companies
- comedy troupes
- community theatres
- murder mystery theatre
- production of live theatrical entertainment
- puppet theatres
- repertory or stock companies, theatrical
- road companies, theatrical
- summer theatres (except theatre-dinner)
- theatre (except musical) companies
- theatre companies that operate their own facilities, primarily for the staging of their own productions
- theatre production agencies
- theatrical and other staged entertainment services
- theatrical companies, amateur
- theatrical production, live
- vaudeville companies
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
comedy troupescommunity theatresproduction of live theatrical entertainmentrepertory or stock companies, theatricalsummer theatres (except theatre-dinner)
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: R9000*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 711111
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
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711111
Theatre (except musical) companies
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 711111 Theatre (except musical) companies. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
711111
comedy troupes
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as comedy troupes. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 711111 Theatre (except musical) companies to a business file.
03
711111
community theatres
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as community theatres. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 711111 Theatre (except musical) companies to a business file.
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production of live theatrical entertainment
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as production of live theatrical entertainment. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 711111 Theatre (except musical) companies to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 711111Theatre (except musical) companies
- 711112Musical theatre and opera companies
Commonly confused with
711112 — Musical theatre and opera companies
dinner theatre (See 711112 Musical theatre and opera companies (CAN))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
R9000*Creative, arts and entertainment activities
Approximate correspondence
Theatre (except musical) companies
US NAICS referenceNo exact same-code US entry appears in the local reference workbook.
Source row
711111Theatre (except musical) companies
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 711111 cover?
Theatre (except musical) companies: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing live presentations that involve the performances of actors and actresses.
Which level of the hierarchy is 711111?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 711111?
It rolls up to 71111 Theatre companies and dinner theatres.
Should I stop at 711111 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 711111?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 711111?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 711111 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 22 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Heritage sites, Leisure venues, Sports services, Arts operations, Gaming activities, Event entertainment.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 711111?
Yes. The page shows R9000* Creative, arts and entertainment activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
No same-code US NAICS reference row is attached on this page.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.