Florian Geyer
A knight stands against the powerful. As rebellion spreads across the land, Florian Geyer must choose between loyalty and justice, peace and resistance.
A gripping historical drama of courage, friendship, and the fight for freedom.
Synopsis
Germany, 1525.
The land is on the brink of collapse. Peasants struggle under crushing taxes, forced labour, and the rule of powerful lords, while calls for reform echo across the country.
Caught between the demands of the nobility and the desperation of the common people stands Florian Geyer – a knight who believes that justice should not be reserved for the privileged few. Determined to find a peaceful solution, he becomes the voice of those who have long gone unheard.
But as tensions rise and old powers refuse to change, hope gives way to rebellion. Friendships are tested, loyalties divided, and the entire region is drawn into a conflict that will change history forever.
A gripping historical drama filled with courage, friendship, betrayal, humour, and spectacular battles – inspired by the events of the German Peasants’ War.
Characters
Florian Geyer
Idealistic knight between worlds
Katharina Geyer
Brave, clever noblewoman
Wilhelm von Grumbach
Loyal friend and ally
Anna von Grumbach
Warm-hearted voice of hope
Duke Ulrich of Württemberg
Ruthless ruler craving power
Sabina
Noblewoman with quiet strength
Vogt Falk
Faithful servant of authority
Thomas
Broken farmer seeking justice
Magdalen
Courageous woman facing hardship
Hans von Hutten
Honourable captain and warrior
Ursula
Fearless, sharp-tongued fighter
Götz von Berlichingen
Legendary knight with principles
Albrecht of Prussia
Wise duke and mediator
Girl from Wittenberg
Cheerful seller of seeds
Prince-Bishop of Würzburg
Proud and powerful churchman
Martin Luther
Reformer challenging old truths
Jakob Köhl
Passionate leader of peasants
Bodyguards
Loyal protectors of power
Guard 1 & Guard 2
Comically overconfident castle guards
Farmer 1 & Farmer 2
Ordinary people, extraordinary times
Karl
Obedient servant of tradition
Josef
Cautious man of reason
Hedwig
Hard-working peasant woman
Ida
Faithful and dependable worker
Valentin
Young farmhand with conscience
Gerda
Kind-hearted cook with opinions
Helene
Lively maid full of spirit
Michel
Mischievous boy, endless enthusiasm
Erich
Clever stablehand and schemer
Theodor
Weary father under pressure
Sophie
Strong woman full of hope
Heinrich
Young boy caught in war
Iris
Determined voice of resistance
Emma
Resolute woman of courage
Marie
Smart and thoughtful daughter
Paul
Hot-headed troublemaker
Matthias
Quarrelsome village comedian
Mercenaries
Soldiers of a brutal age
Cast and staging
Genre: Historical Drama
Running Time: Approximately 120 minutes
Stage Setting:
Multiple locations across Franconia and Württemberg, including Castle Geyer, a peasant camp, Wittenberg, Würzburg, and the battlefields of the German Peasants’ War.
Cast:
Total: 39
Women: 13
Men: 25
Children: 2
