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 Underbelly Edinburgh Cowgate, 8.35pm until 27 Aug bills44th.com

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

Is you’re at Edinburgh Festival Fringe go see Bill's 44th. Brilliant puppetry and every emotion you can think of felt as part of the audience. Well worth your hard earned cash!

2nd day at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Saw start of @CyclingWorlds, and got photos of eventual top 3. Then Dan Willis on PWYL ticket, well worth what we put in the bucket, Ivo Graham who we loved on Taskmaster, he was brilliant, and finally Bill's 44th, an amazing piece of puppetry theatre.

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!

Meanwhile, Emily Dean 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”.

Second time seeing this awesome show this Edinburgh Festival Fringe Bill's 44th is the perfect #EdFringe show. Laugh, cry... be open mouthed. It's on Underbelly Edinburgh Cowgate. #FillYerBoots

Tuesday night birthday party sellout! Thanks for celebrating with me! Underbelly Edinburgh Edinburgh Festival Fringe #FillYerBoots #edfringe23 #edfringe

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

Review: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Bill's 44th, Dorothy James & Andy Manjuck, Underbelly, Ed Fringe " "You, Sir, just watched pure perfection and genius"." Bill's 44th Edinburgh Festival Fringe GetTheChance CommunityCriticWales #edfringe #puppetry #edfringe2023 #theatreblog buff.ly/3OZIBai

Olivia McLeod Seeing puppetry is always a delight, & Bill's 44th 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 🏆

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. 🫶 Bill's 44th is such a blast - you don’t want to miss it! Summerhall Taiwan Season

Was lucky enough to catch one of the SECRETS of this fringe, the beautiful Bill's 44th. Stunning. Heartbreaking. Specific. These guys have serious moxy. It MADE me think so MUCH about flow. Gorgeous storytelling. Broadway?!

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" fringereview.co.uk/review/edinbur… #FillYerBoots

Bill's 44th Underbelly Edinburgh is a hilarious and yet moving masterclass in puppetry from Andy Manjuck and Dorothy James

A mesmerising and creative puppetry show! Something very unique and not to be missed! Bill's 44th Underbelly Edinburgh

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 Edinburgh Festival Fringe : Andy Manjuck @instadeej @tarynuhe @jahbiggins @spudof93 eamon @underbellyedinburgh #FillYerBoots #edfringe #edfringe23

#OffFest award for shows at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Edinburgh Festival Fringe: #NewNoms for “Bill’s 44th“ Bill's 44th from Dorothy James & Andy Manjuck / Underbelly at Underbelly Cowgate Underbelly Edinburgh – congratulations! More on OffFest at offies.london/offfest-fringe… … dlvr.it/SvT3K7

BEST ENSEMBLE Burning Down The Horse (🎣🍟 ($gut arc)) Bill's 44th (Bill's 44th) Birthmarked (Brook Tate) (6/9)

Hey look! We're finalists! Andy Manjuck Jon Riddleberger Taryn Uhe @ jordanwiggins