As Master of Revels at Theseus' court, Philostrate is asked to recommend plays to his Lord to help while away the time, ch Philostrate has given a particularly bad review.
As Master of Revels at Theseus' court, Philostrate is asked to recommend plays to his Lord to help while away the time. Theseus rejects all of the plays except "Pyramus and Thisbe", which Philostrate has given a particularly bad review.