Here is my precis;
Superstitions and the Theatre
Many superstitions prevail in the theatre world. To have candles or real flowers or peacock feathers on stage or to look in a mirror over the shoulder of another is throught as unlucky. A cat running across the stage during a performance portends evil. A flawless rehearsal is not a good augury. An actor`s squeaking shoes point to a favourable reception for him.
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