Theatre in the Library: A Noise Annoys

Poet, entertainer and three-time national slam champion Jude Simpson performs an uplifting hour of witty wordplay, silly songs and fun interaction for anyone aged 6+ and their families. From a song celebrating peanut butter sandwiches to a tongue twister about naming your pet badger, 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”
– Michael Rosen

Using poems, puns, tongue-twisters, quirky props and a trusty guitar, Jude finds the joy and annoyance in the things we hear, asking: 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 show will engage children with the spoken and written word, and leave them full of joy at the possibilities of language.

ABOUT JUDE
Jude Simpson writes and performs joyful comedy, combining quirky observational humour with poetry, wordplay and song. The result is a warm, witty and uplifting act, with wide appeal and a strong feel-good factor.

Tickets are £4 per child. Each General tickets also includes 1 x complimetary adult.
If there are more adults than children planning to attend, please make sure you also book a General ticket for each additional adult

Age guidance: Perfect for kids aged 6+ and their families, but everybody's welcome!

Show length: 60 minutes. Followed by a short Q+A and opportunity to buy Jude's book

Accessibility: The show is relaxed in nature, with audience members free to engage as they choose. The show will take place in the Rougemont Room on the 2nd floor of the Library, accessible via lift or stairs