Performer Name: Jude Simpson

Show Name: A Noise Annoys - by Jude Simpson

Show Description

“A Noise Annoys” is a poetry show for all the senses! It features rhymes, noises, songs, surprises and lots of audience interaction. Bursting with joyful humour and witty wordplay, Jude takes the audience on a mind-bending journey through the sounds of languge and the language of sounds. There is lots of joy, a healthy dose of nonsense, and a few heartfelt moments of beautiful hush. “Jude Simpson is funny, sharp, emotional in her work and is a terrific performer… She needs to be seen and heard wherever possible.” – Michael Rosen, Poet and former Children’s Laureate Using poems, rhymes and tongue-twisters, with physical humour, improvised sounds and hilarious props, Jude finds the joy and annoyance in the things we hear. She asks questions like: Is it a noise that’s annoying, or the person making it? Do pingers ever ding? If you had a pet badger, what would you call it? This is a show that will engage children with the spoken and written word, and leave them full of joy at the possibilities of language. “Witty, engaging, fun, imaginatively clever.” “I loved it! Great poetry and audience interaction!” “Very sensory. Fun with jokes. Educational and immersive.” “I loved how interactive it was, making poetry more accessible to a young audience” - Audience members at “A Noise Annoys” A Noise Annoys was first developed at Cambridge Junction Theatre, where Jude is part of Artist Development Programme TROOP, and is also being supported by the Key Seeds scheme, based at Landmark Theatres, Peterborough. The show is billed as family / cabaret / spoken word for age 6+.

The show does not require specific lighting, only that the solo performer can be well seen. Generally, I will use whatever lighting you have at your venue. However, I do have some lights I can bring to illuminate the performance area if you recommend it.
Minimum performance area 4m wide x 3m deep x 2.5m high Get in time: 90 minutes Get out time: 30 minutes Where amplified, I will need a head mic and DI box if possible for guitar Projection screen if possible - run through my computer, or from a pendrive Technical requirements are flexible according to venue - I'm happy to discuss
Posters and flyers are available on demand, with space to overprint/sticker your details. I can also provide text for mailouts, a range of excellent production photos, social media activity, and will promote performances through my own mailing list and other channels.
Jude Simpson is an established spoken word artist who 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. Jude performs across the UK, especially in East Anglia. She has completed three solo runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, and won three national poetry slams. She has appeared at Glastonbury, Greenbelt, and many other comedy and literature festivals, including Cambridge, Edinburgh and Cheltenham. Her work has been featured on Radio 2, 4 and 5, and occasionally TV. Jude is available to perform her family show, "A Noise Annoys" and can additionally offer workshops on writing and performance, and a solo show of spoken word for adults 13+.