Jude Simpson – Poet, wordsmith, performer
Jude Simpson – Poet. Wordsmith. Writer. Performer.
Welcome!
It’s good to have you here… x
I’m Jude Simpson. I write and perform joyful comedy. I combine insightful observational humour with poetry, wordplay and song to create a unique, uplifting act that has wide appeal and a strong feel-good factor.
Some of my work is on my Youtube channel and I also have some things to sell here. But it’s best to come along to a gig and see me for yourself.
I’m blessed to be Poet in Residence for my local branch of Homestart, the charity that works for families in crisis.
News, new work and general musings can be found in my blog below.
“Jude Simpson is funny, sharp, emotional in her work and is a terrific performer, using her face and body with huge effect. She needs to be seen and heard wherever possible.”
Latest Blog Posts
I’m really chuffed that BrokenByLove – the book I wrote with the marvellous Val Jeal MBE – has been shortlisted for Biography/Memoir of the year 2023 by Christian Resources Together. How exciting! This is a real endorsement, both of Val’s amazing life, and of the way we together told her story. Winner is announced 6th […]
- Shortlisted!!!
I’m really chuffed that BrokenByLove – the book I wrote with the marvellous Val Jeal MBE – has been shortlisted for Biography/Memoir of the year 2023 by Christian Resources Together. How exciting! This is a real endorsement, both of Val’s amazing life, and of the way we together told her story. Winner is announced 6th … Read more - I’ve signed a contract to write a musical!
I’m very pleased to announce that I’ve signed a contract with @kevinmayhew_ltd Kevin Mayhew Ltd to write the script and lyrics for a Primary School Year 6 children’s musical! Writing lyrics for a musical is something I’ve wanted to do for ages, and I’m already having so much fun! I’ve chosen to base it on Mary Anning – the … Read more - Thank you beta-readers!!
You may know that I’m working on a collection of children’s poems, entitled “A Noise Annoys” (you may have heard me read some of these at gigs). I asked some 7-13 year-olds to help me out by being “beta readers” – reading the poems and commenting, so that I can get insights from real readers … Read more
We may not be clapping our keyworkers on Thursday evenings any more, but there are plenty of ways – perhaps more important ways – to keep saying thank you. I wrote this poem because it was on my heart, and found it touched a chord with doctors, nurses and other healthworkers , who helped me voice it. May 2020.
“She’s got words on a string like so many yoyos, and her lines sparkle with wit and panache”