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“Pam Ayres
on acid “ and “ a cross between Eminem and Joyce Grenfell”.
That’s how PoetryWivenhoe’s next featured poet has previously
been described.
Stand-up
poet, writer and entertainer Jude Simpson has performed on radio,
and at festivals and events across the
UK
, including BBC Radio 4’s “Saturday Live” programme. She comes
to Wivenhoe on Friday May 16th 2008.
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
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……
Jude performs
at PoetryWivenhoe at the Congregational Hall; 101, High Street,
Wivenhoe. Tickets are £5 from the Wivenhoe Bookshop (01206) 824050
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
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