Jude Simpson – Poet. Wordsmith. Writer. Performer.

 Jude Simpson writes and performs joyful comedy, combining quirky observational humour with poetry, wordplay and song.  You can find her online here: Youtube channel or find out where she’s playing live here: What’s on. You can also buy her work at the online shop, here.

Jude has performed at the Edinburgh Festival, as well as literature festivals, studio theatres and poetry clubs all over the country. Her work is witty, uplifting, funny, clever and has wide appeal.

“She has words on a string like so many yoyos, and
her lines sparkle with wit and panache”
– The Scotsman

An established performer for adults, Jude more recently began writing for children.  She has written a school musical for Kevin Mayhew Publishers, and had poems published in a Bloomsbury anthology and in online magazines / school resources. She is working with the Junction Theatre in Cambridge to create a children’s show, “A Noise Annoys,” and her poetry collection of the same name is currently out on submission. Jude is Poet in Residence at her local branch of Homestart, the family support charity.

Jude also works as a co-athor, helping people tell their stories, particularly those with a faith aspect. “Broken by Love” told the story of Val Jeal MBE whose inspirational work with marginalised women was recognised biographies and writes script/lyrics for musical theatre.  She is currently working on a new co-authoring project.

Jude is a veteran of Edinburgh, Glastonbury, Greenbelt, and a regular on Konnect Radio. 

“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.”
– Michael Rosen