Isn't it better to feel that what you have came to you because of something special you can do?

An exclusive sneak peek into the rehearsals for The Man Who Had All the Luck:
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An exclusive interview with Philip Cumbus who plays the lead role of David Beeves:
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The Man Who Had All the Luck encompasses the same great creativity and values of Miller’s other early masterpieces. It remained one of his least known plays for more than fifty years until it was revived in 2000 and staged thereafter in several productions. 

The play questions how one man can fail while another, though no more  capable, can prosper in life. It sits confidently beside his other more famous works such as Death of a Salesman and All My Sons – both staged at the Lyceum in recent years.

Rehearsal photos from The Man Who Had All the Luck



Set during the Depression, the play is a moral drama that questions the American Dream and centres around David Beeves, who is seemingly immune to disaster and wonders when his luck will catch up with him.

His good fortune highlights the tragedies of those around him as he tries desperately to find justification behind his successes. David’s quest for validation of his identity results in a deepening paranoia that questions the existence of God and the meaning of life.

John Dove (acclaimed director of past Lyceum productions of All My Sons and Death of a Salesman) directs this powerful and tragic drama.

Press Quotes:

"packed with great moments... consistently stunning performances"
Evening News - FOUR STARS

"a strong and interesting production"
The Scotsman - FOUR STARS

"[a] fine ensemble cast"
edinburghguide.com - FOUR STARS

"compelling, funny, full of ideas"
The Guardian - FOUR STARS

"John Dove’s quietly witty and moving production"
Financial Times - FOUR STARS

"an undiscovered masterpiece"
The Herald - FOUR STARS

 "John Dove’s handsome production"
The Times - FOUR STARS