The curse of the Macbeths is a well-known superstition in the world of theatre. According to the legend, saying the name "Macbeth" inside a theatre brings bad luck to the production and its members. This superstition originated from the notion that Shakespeare's play, "Macbeth," is cursed due to its historical themes and the use of witchcraft. It is believed that the curse began during the first performance of the play in 1606 when an actor died unexpectedly. Since then, many incidents have occurred during productions of Macbeth that are considered as evidence of the curse. Some examples include actors getting injured, props falling and causing accidents, and even fires breaking out in theatres where the play is being performed.
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Some examples include actors getting injured, props falling and causing accidents, and even fires breaking out in theatres where the play is being performed. To counteract the curse, various rituals have been developed over the years. These rituals include spinning around three times, spitting over the left shoulder, and quoting lines from other Shakespearean plays.
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Despite these precautions, accidents and mishaps continue to occur during productions of Macbeth. The belief in the curse of the Macbeths is so strong that many theatre professionals refuse to say the name of the play inside a theatre, instead referring to it as "The Scottish Play." To break the curse, a ritual called "The Cleansing" is performed, which involves leaving the theatre, turning around three times, spitting, and uttering a curse word before being allowed to re-enter. While some may dismiss the curse as mere superstition, others adhere to it out of respect for tradition and to avoid tempting fate. Whether or not one believes in the curse, it has undoubtedly left a mark on the theatrical world and become a unique aspect of theatre folklore..
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