Jude Simpson: Comedian, writer and entertainer Jude Simpson is one of the resident poets on BBC Radio 4’s “Saturday Live” programme and has performed at festivals and events across the UK. Jude combines insightful observational comedy with witty wordplay, poetry, rap and song to create a unique act which leaves audiences smiling, laughing and occasionally hungry. Jude has wide appeal and a strong feel-good factor. She has been described as “Pam Ayres on acid” and “a cross between Joyce Grenfell and Eminem”. Her performance style is engaging and energetic - from a poem describing the characteristics of a female football fan to songs about big bones, lost love and found gadgets, she has the ability to leave you with a warm glow and a suspicion that maybe, just maybe, everything’s going to be OK…… Quotes “hilarious” – The Guardian “a genuine original … a joy … she’s got words on a string like so many yoyos and her lines sparkle with wit and panache.” – The Scotsman “sophisticated… well-crafted… as good as anything Victoria Wood has ever written.” – Chortle” “most engaging presentation… the potato poem was a good ‘un alright” – John Hegley “I enjoyed your Edinburgh show very much - really good balance of styles and topics … I was just left rather shocked at having enjoyed a poetry show - please promise not to tell anyone, I'll never live it down.” – James Sherwood, comedian