A polite suburban hip-hopper? Pam Ayres on acid?  A cross between Eminem and Joyce Grenfell?  Whatever you think, this is JUDE SIMPSON- comic poet, slam winner, lyricist, rhymer, entertainer,  writer and all-round lover of words.

Jude combines insightful observational comedy with poetry, rap and song to create a unique act which leaves audiences smiling, laughing and occasionally hungry. 

On this site you can find out ABOUT JUDE, check for upcoming GIGS, read REVIEWS AND OPINIONS and SAMPLE SOME POETRY in audio, text or visual form.  Enjoy!

Jude is currently touring the show she took to the Edinburgh Festival last summer - "Growing Up Games"  The schedule looks something like this:

7th May         TRURO Mylor Theatre                   01872 267 006

9th May         NORTHERN IRELAND Lisburn    028 92 509254

16th May       WIVENHOE Poetry Festival          0784 074 5220

25th May        BRIGHTON Festival                    01273 709709

26th May       BRIGHTON Festival                      01273 709709

13th June       GLOUCESTERSHIRE Lydney Festival   

14th June        LETCHWORTH Arts Centre          01462 670788

The show has already been to the Cambridge Wordfest, Maltings Theatre, St Albans, Norden Farm in Maidenhead, Canal Cafe THeatre in London, the Horsebridge Arts Centre in Whitstable and others... 

There are loads of other gigs in between the tour dates too.  For more details and a full run-down see What's On...


For a description and reviews of the show, see the Edinburgh page.  

"It was 3am. A young girl was hammering at our front door. "You have to pray for me!" The father of her baby had just been stabbed by his best friend over some money. Because he was a drug user, the medical staff at the hospital couldn't stop him bleeding. So he died on the operating table. Nineteen years old."

Just Walk With Me is the true story of a Christian project in Bradford working with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.  It has been written by Jude on the basis of interviews with staff and young people at the project itself - "e:merge".

"A bitingly honest, extremely engaging and at times laugh out loud funny account of no holds barred youth work."

"Just Walk With Me" is published by Authentic Media in mid-March and can be ordered through their website by clicking HERE  Alternatively, get a copy from me at a gig...

Recorded live in February 2007, Jude's CD "Secret Rapper" contains 13 tracks of beautifully-rapped poetry and music including SPINSTA RAP, DANCER and some old faves like LILY GRADY, LET's MAKE A BABY and of course, SECRET RAPPER. 

street poetry meets polite society in this unique mix of observational humour and witty wordplay

The CDs are £10 each, plus 50p for postage and packing.  If you would like copies, please send a cheque (made payable to J Simpson) to:  Jude Simpson, c/o L.G. City Church, Icknield Way East, Letchworth Garden City, Herts, SG6 1EU.  Remember to say how many copies you want, and where to send them!!