# Philostrate — A Midsummer Night's Dream character guide

> Philostrate in A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Exit Philostrate

**First appearance:** 0001-act-i

## Who they are

Master of revels to Theseus, arranges the wedding entertainment.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_midsummer_nights_dream_se/chapters/act-i-scene-i)

Briefly appears, sent by Theseus to stir up merriment for the wedding.

### [Act V, Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_midsummer_nights_dream_se/chapters/act-v-scene-i)

Master of revels; presents the list of entertainments to Theseus.

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