The Dolphin I Loved

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Theatre (comedy, clown)

  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are required to have a complimentary ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Dive in! Join us for an exploration of one the strangest relationships between a human and a dolphin ever documented. Based on the shockingly true story of Margaret Lovett and her beloved dolphin friend, Peter. The show is performed by a multi-hyphenate clown and performer from LA, Kelly Reilly. Her previous work includes Free Solo: The Musical and The Silly Cow Show. This is her Edinburgh Fringe Debut.

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Through wheelchair access entrance, and up through first lift audience will come to and up to the First Floor and along corridor into Fern Studio. Lift dimensions: Doorway: 660mm x 1980mm Internal Dimensions: 920mm x 770mm Capacity: 410kg (6 people)

    • Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Level Access, Lift (Building Lift)

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
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  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Mary 22 days ago

At one point I thought I would have to leave. I was laughing so hard that I couldn’t actually breathe. Tears were streaming down my face. This show, inspired by the true story of a woman’s dolphin love affair, is hard to put into words but I’ll try. Completely insane. Kelly is incredible and this show has been a highlight of Fringe.

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Ella-May 24 days ago

Everything the fringe is about - completely mental, unique, funny, you have to see it to believe it. No, really, just see it! Kelly is crazy talented and it's the only dolphin you'll see at the fringe!

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Laurine Boulaire 24 days ago

The chemistry between the two actors who play the main couple was out of this world.

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Jaryd Erickson 28 days ago

Wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into but throughly enjoyed.

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Keera 28 days ago

I don’t really know what to say about this show except, what the f**k?! Go see it. Mental. Kelly is extremely talented and absolutely hilarious. Thank you for the experience!

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Daaaaaan 31 days ago

It’s almost certainly not possible to distill the essence of the Fringe into just one 50-minute show but, if you could, I imagine it would be a lot like this - although possibly with less dolphin ejaculate.

Importantly, the show is funny (really funny, in fact), engaging, and, let’s be honest, absolutely bonkers. Go see it so we can all talk about dolphins like adults, ja?!

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Bryn Woznicki 34 days ago

This show was hilarious, a bit raunchy and had unexpected heart. Kelly lit up the stage, and had me cackling. So see it!

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Paul K. 34 days ago

A wonderfully surreal, anarchic often hilarious performance based on an equally crazy true story performed with commitment and skill (with added audience participation).

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