Afternoon quiz: Which Shakespearean play is it considered bad luck to mention in a theatre?

NZ Herald29 Jul, 2026 03:00 AMQuick ReadWhich Shakespearean play is it considered bad luck to mention aloud in a theatre? Photo / 123rfWhich Shakespearean play is it considered bad luck to mention aloud in a theatre? Photo / 123rfCan you score 10 out of 10? Test your general knowledge with the Herald’s afternoon quiz.Share your score with friends, family and colleagues, and find out who has the sharpest mind. Be sure to check back on nzherald.co.nz for tomorrow’s morning quiz.

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Afternoon quiz: Which Shakespearean play is it considered bad luck to mention in a theatre?

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