dorothy james

puppeteer & maker
Co-creator of @Bills44th, a wordless puppet show for adults.
Next up: Bill goes to Edinburgh Fringe! Aug 3-27

[dorothy james @_dorothyjames]

Hey look! We're finalists!

@andymanjuck @Jahbiggins @TarynUhe @ jordanwiggins

[OffWestEnd | The Offies @OffWestEndCom]

#OFFFEST 2024 FINALISTS: THEATRE: “Bill’s 44th“ @bills44th from Dorothy James & Andy Manjuck / Underbelly at Underbelly Cowgate @followthecow; “Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story” from Linus Karp & @awkwardprods at Pleasance Dome @ThePleasance; “Wiesenthal” from Seabright @SeabrightLive at Pleasance Courtyard.

[Bill's 44th @Bills44th]

Thank you Edinburgh for making this 44-year old feel special on his birthday.

Way to go birthday team on a sold out run at the @edfringe : @andymanjuck @instadeej @tarynuhe @jahbiggins @spudof93 @eeaammoonn @underbellyedinburgh

#FillYerBoots #edfringe #edfringe23

[The Stagey Place @TheStageyPlace]

BEST ENSEMBLE

Burning Down The Horse (@Fishin4Chips)

Bill's 44th (@Bills44th)

Birthmarked (@brooktatearts)

(6/9)

[OffWestEnd | The Offies @OffWestEndCom]

#OffFest award for shows at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe @EdFringe: #NewNoms for “Bill’s 44th“ @bills44th from Dorothy James & Andy Manjuck / Underbelly at Underbelly Cowgate @followthecow – congratulations! More on OffFest at https://t.co/uNTNo1CGYo … https://t.co/1z7jr7bPrv

[Crime Scene Impro @CrimeSceneImpro]

Second time seeing this awesome show this @edfringe

@Bills44th is the perfect #EdFringe show.

Laugh, cry... be open mouthed.

It's on @FollowTheCow Cowgate.

#FillYerBoots

[Frank Skinner @TheFrankSkinner]

Meanwhile, @Divine_Miss_Em went to see Bill’s 44th (Underbelly, Cowgate), a puppet show about a man ‘celebrating’ his 44th Birthday alone. Emily highly recommends, calling it “brilliant, exceptionally funny and moving in parts”.

[Hannah @CVultureArts]

@elbfrankland @edfringe How to flirt and Bill's 44th birthday are the best things I've seen so far!!!!

[Hannah @CVultureArts]

Review: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Bill's 44th, Dorothy James & Andy Manjuck, Underbelly, Ed Fringe " "You, Sir, just watched pure perfection and genius"." @Bills44th @edfringe @getthechance4u @comcriticwales #edfringe #puppetry #edfringe2023 #theatreblog https://t.co/v1gGmwerFp

[The Stagey Place @TheStageyPlace]

@theoliviamcleod Seeing puppetry is always a delight, & @Bills44th is an exceptional example of the artform - with little dialogue (I won't ruin the surprise here) the attention to detail in storytelling is impeccable, with the craftsmanship on top form!

NOMINATED FOR BEST ENSEMBLE 🏆

[複象公場The Double Theatre @doubletheatre]

Look who’s here today! 🤩
Thanks for coming to see Pao Pao before Bill’s birthday party!
It’s our pleasure to meet you amazing puppeteers. 🫶
@Bills44th is such a blast - you don’t want to miss it!

@Summerhallery
@taiwanseason21

[FringeReview @FringeReview]

REVIEW at #edfringe - Bill’s 44th is a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED show according to Natasha Higdon "the sheer enjoyment and laughter we gain from this show" https://t.co/9C12aq6RNl #FillYerBoots

[Farha Quadri @ftquadri]

@Bills44th @FollowTheCow is a hilarious and yet moving masterclass in puppetry from @andymanjuck and Dorothy James

[Ready Steady Crooks! @R_S_Crooks]

A mesmerising and creative puppetry show! Something very unique and not to be missed! @Bills44th @FollowTheCow

[SocietyForNewCuisine @SFNCPlay]

Was lucky enough to catch one of the SECRETS of this fringe, the beautiful @Bills44th. Stunning. Heartbreaking. Specific. These guys have serious moxy. It MADE me think so MUCH about flow. Gorgeous storytelling. Broadway?!

[Bill's 44th @Bills44th]

Tuesday night birthday party sellout! Thanks for celebrating with me!
@FollowTheCow @edfringe

#FillYerBoots #edfringe23 #edfringe

[Andy Catlin @andycatlincom]

First #EdFringe2023 recommendation is 'Bill's 44th', a kind-hearted puppet / visual theatre treat on the lows and highs of celebrations, ageing and throwing a great party. See it @FollowTheCow Cowgate, 8.35pm until 27 Aug https://t.co/sgMyEdYDKH

[dave ainsworth @daveainsworth63]

Saw Bill's 44th at @FollowTheCow last night. A terrific show that delighted a packed crowd. #edinburghfringe #theatre #puppets #Bills44th

[Neil Gough 💙 🇺🇦 @goughie69]

Is you’re at @edfringe go see @Bills44th. Brilliant puppetry and every emotion you can think of felt as part of the audience. Well worth your hard earned cash!

[Neil Gough 💙 🇺🇦 @goughie69]

2nd day at @edfringe. Saw start of @CyclingWorlds, and got photos of eventual top 3. Then @danwillis007 on PWYL ticket, well worth what we put in the bucket, @IvoGraham who we loved on @taskmaster, he was brilliant, and finally @Bills44th, an amazing piece of puppetry theatre.

[Neill Prentice @Neillbert]

From seeing this tweet less than 24 hours later I saw their show. Brilliant stuff. Funny + rather sweet. Simple set up that develops into so much more. Really recommend to anyone who is looking for something to see. Go in with as little info as possible (like I did) + just enjoy!