The adaptation by Natascha Kalmbach—who co-directed the piece with choreographer Iván Pérez—enchants audiences with its child-friendly story. Witty dialogue alternates with moments that invite reflection. Outstanding dance sequences form an emotional symbiosis with David Pagan’s music, skillfully mirroring the duckling’s moods. - RNZ
Direction
Direction and Choreography
Composition
Stage Design
Costume Design
Assistant to the Choreographer and Rehearsal ManagerAssistant to the Choreographer and Rehearsal Manager
Dramaturgy
Music Theatre and Dance Education
Franziska KühnleGaëlle Morello
Ugly Duckling
Inner Voice
Yi-Wei LoLucía Nieto VeraAleksandra VuchevaLisa Bless
Mother Duck / Old Woman
The head duck / Wild Goose Heinz / Farmer
Raven / The Mallard / Wild Goose Heinz / Child 2Raven / The Mallard / Wild Goose Heinz / Child 2
Warty duck / Cat / Farmer´s wife
The drake / Hen / Child 1
Chicks / Hunting dogs / Water birds / Swans / RavensChicks / Hunting dogs / Water birds / Swans / Ravens
Kuan-Ying SuPolina KliuchnikovaJochem EerdekensAna TorreAdrien UrsuletJoan Ferré GómezMarc GalvezRose BrouwerCarlos Roncero MontesJyun Jyun Li
Photos by Susanne Reichardt
Premiere Schloosfestpiele Heidelberg 11.06.2026