The Munich Putsch - the mini-play!

This is a mini-play written about the Munich Putsch/Beer Hall Putsch and Hitler’s trial after it. It lasts approximately 10-15 minutes when read aloud, and is a fun interactive way for students to understand the events of the Munich Putsch and the consequences of it. It can be performed within class, or alternatively it could be set as homework where students complete an accuracy assessment or play review on it. The main characters/roles included in the mini-play are; Hitler, General Ludendorff, Otto Von Lossow, and Gustav Von Kahr. The minor characters in the mini-play are; Von Seisser, Gertrude (Von Kahr’s wife), Judge, Hitler’s Bodyguard and SA troops.

DISCLAIMER - The events depicted in this mini-play are based on the real-life events and the facts/statistics included are accurate, however, some artistic licence has been taken in the dialogue and the invention of some of the minor characters. Hitler’s monologue on the last page is paraphrased/based upon Hitler’s actual words/arguments he made at his trial.