Question: Which character did Richard Burbage play that is derived from the legend of Leir of Britain?
Sentence (from "Shakespeare in performance"): While Shakespeare was alive, many of his greatest plays were performed by the Lord Chamberlain's Men and King's Men acting companies at the Globe and Blackfriars Theatres. Among the actors of these original performances were Richard Burbage (who played the title role in the first performances of "Hamlet", "Othello", "Richard III" and "King Lear"), Richard Cowley, and William Kempe.
Relevant evidence: Yes