Performance poetry at its most engaging and energetic in the shape of walking feelgood factor Jude Simpson. Fifteen extra laughter lines with every show. Guaranteed. Stand-up poet Jude Simpson has performed in theatres, festivals, events and on radio across the UK, including BBC Radio 4, the Edinburgh Festival and the Theatre Royal, Stratford East. She has won three national slam poetry competitions and featured on BBC3’s "Slam Poets". This year, Jude comes fresh from touring her latest solo show, "Growing Up Games". "Hilarious" - the Guardian "Her lines sparkle with wit and panache" - the Scotsman 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. Her performances have 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". "delightfully whimsical... her charming sideways look at life is impossible not to enjoy" - Skinny Fest Jude is also a columnist for Third Way magazine and the author of "Just Walk With Me - a true story of inner city youthwork," published in February this year. She hosts a monthly spoken word cabaret gig in London, "Poetry Shack".