The Dolphin I Loved

A truly incredible true story that is perfectly performed by Kelly. I was captivated by each and every character.... full review

Kelly is just as outrageous as the true story The Dolphin I Loved is based on. This show is silly from start to finish. It doesn't get too bogged down by the narrative, because Kelly knows how to keep the audience involved and the plot points simple and playful. Not a minute goes by that Kelly isn't trying to get us in on the fun.... full review

This show is SO FUNNY, it is pure idiot magic! Kelly is a delight to watch on stage and the premise is simply so unique, you will absolutely see nothing like it. This show is capital "S" SILLY. ... full review

Original, thoroughly captivating and so fun!!... full review

The show is a delightful blend of humor and heart, making for an evening that is both unforgettable and thought-provoking.... full review

A FINtastic show! I was so on board with this show and Kelly is a dynamic performer. Smart, absurd and silly. Kelly made the whole audience laugh and then "EEEEK" like a dolphin. She is truly a dolphin trainer and the audience are her dolphins. A love story to a dolphin. ... full review

This is truly what the fringe festival means! Pushing the envelope and involving the audience in a crazy true story beautifully performed by Kelly Reilly.... full review

What a delightful portrayal of one of the most unhinged series of events I’ve ever heard.... full review

A whimsical portrayal of one of the most deranged stories I’ve ever heard. ... full review

“The Dolphin I Loved” is now officially a show that I loved. Kelly Reilly tenderly and hilariously tells the unbelievable but true tale of a rescue dolphin, an unlikely researcher, and their wild bond. “It’s a true story, Look it up” she told us more than once. And I did. And it is. This show is every bit as clever as it is absurd. Such a captivating performance, you’ll almost forget she’s wearing tiny hands attached to wrists of the wetsuit the whole time. The audience roared with laughter through the entire hour, and at one point, even “eeeeee”d like dolphins, and were rewarded for our good behavior. Kelly on stage is a delight to the senses, as they convincingly embody both Margaret and Peter (and perhaps slightly less convincingly, a f... full review