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James Naughtie at rehearsals for Caledonia
James Naughtie takes a look at the National Theatre of Scotland's latest production, Caledonia.
Inspired by writings from the period, political satirist Alistair Beaton's play tells the story of Scotland's failed foray into colonisation in the Americas.
The tale of the 17th Century misadventure to Darien in Central America, which almost bankrupted the country, encompasses 'greed, euphoria and mass delusion'.
The theme of this year's Edinburgh International Festival is the meeting of the new and old worlds.
