The Dolphin I Loved

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

The Dolphin I Loved by Kelly Reilly was hilarious and fun. One of the best pieces of entertainment I've seen in a long time. I seriously can't remember the last time I laughed that hard.... full review

Hilarious and absurd! Loved it! It felt as if a crazy documentary was a clown show! Kelly is a brilliant performer with a beautiful singing voice! Personal confession: I fell in love with Dr. John Lilly. Go see the show!!!... full review

Kelly takes you through a marvelous and bizarre historical interpretation of a story about a dolphin and his companion. ... full review

I knew before going in that I would enjoy the show, but I had no idea just how much. It was entertaining from start to finish. Kelly did a great job of infusing humor and historical content in her storytelling. I highly recommend this show!... full review