I WONDER - Why Is It Unlucky To Say The Name Macbeth In A Theatre?

I WONDER - Why Is It Unlucky To Say The Name Macbeth In A Theatre?

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English, Performing Arts

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the superstition of saying 'Macbeth' in theatres, often referred to as the 'Scottish play' to avoid bad luck. It explores the belief that Shakespeare may have cursed the play by including real spells. Initially, Macbeth was unpopular due to its inclusion of witches, as people in the 16th century were fearful of witchcraft.

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