The Sandman Who is Richard Burbage, from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" from The Sandman and what is their importance? Asked by bookragstutor on 25 Oct 12:32 Last updated by Cat on 07 Oct 04:40
Richard Burbage is the lead actor in Shakespeare's theater troupe. Burbage plays the role of Oberon in the play, performing for the real fairy spirit Auberon. Burbage is a conceited actor and believes that his true greatness is in playing tragedies.