Jude Simpson – Poet, wordsmith, performer
Jude Simpson – Poet. Wordsmith. Writer. Performer.
Jude Simpson is a spoken word performer, entertainer and three-time national slam champion, writing poetry for both adults and children.
Jude combines poetry, wordplay and song to entertain and delight audiences. The result is a warm, witty and uplifting act, with wide appeal and a strong feel-good factor.
“She has words on a string like so many yoyos and her lines sparkle with wit and panache” – The Scotsman.
Jude is currently touring her family show “A Noise Annoys” around the UK – an uplifting hour of playful poetry, silly songs and joyful nonsense, nominated for Best Kids Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival this year.
“Jude Simpson is funny, sharp, emotional in her work and a terrific performer. She needs to be seen and heard wherever possible.” – Michael Rosen
For show dates and all other gigs and events, see the What’s On page.
Or check out the “A Noise Annoys” Trailer to get a flavour of the show.
More about Jude…
Jude performs across the UK, especially in East Anglia. She has completed three solo runs at the Edinburgh Festival, and won three national poetry slams. She has appeared at Glastonbury, Greenbelt, and many other comedy and literature festivals, including Cambridge, Edinburgh and Cheltenham. She is a regular at the Big Church Spoken Word tent, and her work has been featured on Radio 2, 4 and 5, and in Baby Cow’s “Slam Poets” on BBC3 TV.
Jude has been entertaining general audiences for many years, but began writing specifically for families since having her own children. She developed “A Noise Annoys” with the support of the Key Theatre in Peterborough and Cambridge Junction Theatre, and has been touring the show since May 2025 – see the “A Noise Annoys” page for more info. Jude published her a collection of poems (also called “A Noise Annoys”) to accompany the show. It’s available from her or on the online shop.
Jude’s poems have appeared in children’s anthologies, both online and in print, including “Midnight Feasts” (collated by a f harrold and published by Bloomsbury), Tyger Tyger and the Dirigible Balloon. Her first children’s musical was published by Kevin Mayhew Ltd in 2024, and she is Poet in Residence at her local branch of Homestart – the family support charity. You can also see her #LimerickInALingerie store at branches of Bravissimo UK-wide!!
“A charismatic and skilful performer… Showed true feeling, depth and soul.” – The Stage
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’s inspirational work with marginalised women and was shortlisted for Biography/Memoir of the year 2023 by Christian Resources Together. Jude has supported power-lifters-turned-evangelists “Tough Talk” with their latest book, “Lifting the Darkness” (Authentic Media, April 2025) and recently completed a manuscript with an international engineering consultant!
Jude lives in East Anglia, in a big house with lots of people and one dog.
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“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.”
“She’s got words on a string like so many yoyos, and her lines sparkle with wit and panache”