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An enchanting trilogy illuminates the reigns of three little-known Scottish monarchs

The stars of Rona Munro's trilogy of plays
(Image credit: National Theatre of Scotland/National Theatre of Great Britain)

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Rona Munro's new trilogy of plays covers the little-known reigns of the first three James Stewarts, who ruled Scotland in the middle of the tumultuous 15th century.

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