Caledonia

Written by Alistair Beaton

2010 Edinburgh International Festival

The world premiere of Alistair Beaton’s new play, 'CALEDONIA', was staged at this year's Edinburgh International Festival.  It was a co-production between the EIF and the National Theatre of Scotland.

The play is an exploration of Scotland's futile attempt at establishing a colony in Panama which saw ships set sail from Leith in 1698.  The mission ended in failure with the loss of over 2,000 lives, bankrupted Scotland and led to the Act of Union.

Paul Higgins as the trader and banker William Paterson, whose vision was behind the
Darien venture in Caledonia. Photo Credit: Mark Hamilton