Macbeth

Elizabeth I

Feb 5, 1568

Elizabeth I becomes queen of England

King James

Feb 5, 1576

Future King James I is born in Scotland

Plague

Feb 5, 1592

Plague closes all London's theaters

Lord Chamberlain's Men

Feb 5, 1594

Shakespeare joins the Lord Chamberlain's Men

Macbeth was First performed

Feb 5, 1605

Macbeth was first performed in the era between 1605-1606. It was performed in the Globe Theatre and it became known as one of the greatest plays in the world. http://www.william-shakespeare.info/shakespeare-play-macbeth.htm

First Performance

Feb 5, 1606

First recorded performance of Macbeth is given at court

Characters of the play

Feb 5, 1606

Here is a list of the characters that were in the story of Macbeth: Macduff, Malcomb, Macbeth, Lady Macduff, Menteith, Earl Siward, Young Siward, Rosse, Seyton, Caithness, Donalbain, Angus, Banquo, King Duncan, Lennox, Lady Macbeth, Fleance, and Hecate. http://www.william-shakespeare.info/play-characters-macbeth.htm

The Curse of Macbeth

Mar 11, 1609

There may just be superstitions going around about this play, but there may be in fact a curse upon the play of Macbeth. There have been many reenacments of this play and in these plays, there have been deaths and injuries. Even after the plays people died and have been injured because they performed in the play and it acted as a grudge against the actor. Some of the deaths included being stabbed and becoming ill with a fever and dying. http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/column.php?id=160421

Stratford

Feb 5, 1610

Shakespeare retires to Stratford

First Folio

Feb 5, 1623

First Folio published