Have you wondered why most actors don’t call ‘Macbeth’ by its name?
The superstition surrounding Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” stems from a history of unfortunate events during its performances, including actor deaths, audience riots, and accidents on stage.
This belief holds that saying the play’s name in a theatre brings bad luck, leading actors to refer to it as “the Bard’s play” or “the Scottish play” instead.
Some attribute these misfortunes to a curse placed by real witches angered by Shakespeare’s use of their spells in the play.
Others suggest it may have originated from theatres staging “Macbeth” during financial struggles, making it a harbinger of bad times for the company.
What is your opinion on why it’s the way it is? Let us know!
