Lame Duck, Blind Chicken at Wasseralfingen Castle: Poetic family theater in Aalen


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A poetic theater adventure for young and adult audiences
On July 25, 2026, a clever, warm-hearted children's play encounters the unique theater atmosphere of summer at the castle in Wasseralfingen. Ulrich Hub's Lame Duck, Blind Chicken tells the story of two animal antiheroes who embark on a journey full of humor, fantasy, and surprising insights. The City Theater of Aalen presents a stage experience for people ages 6 and up, convincing with fine language, playful ease, and a strong message about friendship. ([theateraalen.de](https://www.theateraalen.de/projekt/307-lahme-ente-blindes-huhn))
When opposites form an alliance
A lame duck and a blind chicken meet in the backyard, and from the initial irritation grows a common path. The dramaturgy thrives on the comedy of the improbable: two characters who do not hide their weaknesses but gain strength from them. Ulrich Hub, who is himself an actor, director, and multiple award-winning author, has written a story that opens the view to differences and makes the magic of illusion tangible. ([theateraalen.de](https://www.theateraalen.de/projekt/307-lahme-ente-blindes-huhn))
Fantasy as a stage of possibilities
The path of the two leads through dark forests, over deep gorges, and up to the highest mountain. The poetic power of the piece lies precisely in this: the set design does not need to be a spectacle to create great images. Just the thought of this journey unfolds a vibrant theater atmosphere in which the audience's imagination plays along. The production at Theater Aalen thus connects to the long success story of the piece, which has been seen on many German stages since its premiere in 2022. ([www1.muelheim-ruhr.de](https://www1.muelheim-ruhr.de/kunst-kultur/theater/kinderstuecke/lahme_ente_blindes_huhn/306479))
Summer at the castle as an atmospheric setting
Wasseralfingen Castle offers an appealing location for this revival: historical backdrop, open summer days, and a family afternoon that combines theater enjoyment and an outing. According to the schedule, the performance lasts about 50 minutes; the age rating is 6 years. The performance on July 25, 2026, begins at 3:00 PM, and the subsequent performance on July 26 is already marked as the last time in the schedule. ([theateraalen.de](https://www.theateraalen.de/spielplan/termine))
A piece about courage, closeness, and looking forward
Lame Duck, Blind Chicken combines situational comedy with a fine humanistic attitude. The story celebrates friendship without kitsch, tells of longing without pathos, and transforms a small animal parable into a concentrated stage experience. Those who come to Aalen with children, family, or simply with a desire for clever theater will experience an afternoon that feels light and resonates long after. ([www1.muelheim-ruhr.de](https://www1.muelheim-ruhr.de/kunst-kultur/theater/kinderstuecke/lahme_ente_blindes_huhn/306479))
Conclusion: This guest performance at Wasseralfingen Castle promises warm-hearted family theater with wit, pace, and poetic depth. Those who love the stage as a place of fantasy should not miss this summer date. ([theateraalen.de](https://www.theateraalen.de/spielplan/termine?utm_source=openai))
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