The Macbeth play and superstition

Much superstition has surrounded stagings of Macbeth. Here you can read about it - e. g. what happens if a member of the audience utters Macbeth's name before a performance...
You can find more information on the play by following this link

Why Shakespeare is an obligatory part of our curriculum

Interactive timeline

Here is a link to a brilliant timeline of Shakespeare's life and works - it's interactive and all... ;)