REVIEW OF THE PLAY 'YETI IS DEAD / I AM TOM'
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With a comatose Yeti (Natalie Medlock) and a distraught Tom Denby Sainsbury as the shows launch pad, it was apparent early on that we were in for a joyful, out-of-this-world romp on stage.
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Once acclimatised to their somewhat ludicrous world of human – Yeti sex and ‘Shamcrocs’, the brilliant Irish-themed crocs – the show proved to be exceptional.
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A Yeti in a play is a privilege, and as the performance progressed, the Yeti seemed oddly ‘human’ as she enacted the very real emotions of love and heartbreak. There were a number of vocal friends of the actors watching the show and they certainly helped to fuel the performance and offer the perfect recipe for enjoyment all round. I never saw the first incarnation of this story; however I didn’t feel like I missed the beat.
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Injecting a fun twist into the show, Dan Musgrove played the role of an Irish Croc salesman and was well-received by all. Both Tom and Dan employed very clever devices to ramp up their individual performances: making their bed out of pillows, which they held behind each others’ heads, whilst holding a sheet around them. We challenge you to try that at home!
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Having seen much of Natalie and Dan’s work, it was apparent once again of how skilled these theatrical performers are, and I am always delighted to see what challenging new avenues they will explore next. They continue to push the bar for themselves and raise it for other practitioners. Their talent synchronised so well on stage and I would have loved to be a fly on the wall during rehearsals!
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