Question

Actors say it's unluck to mention which Shakespeare play inside a theater?

Answer 1

Actors believe that mentioning the play "Macbeth" inside a theater brings bad luck. This superstition is so strong that the play is often referred to as "the Scottish play" or "the Bard's play." The belief originates from a history of accidents, injuries, and deaths that occurred during productions of the play.

Answer 2

Actors say it is unlucky to mention the play "Macbeth" inside a theater. This superstition originated from the belief that the play was cursed due to its dark themes and supernatural elements. The superstition states that saying the name of the play inside a theater will bring bad luck, so actors often refer to it as "the Scottish play" instead.