"A Noise Annoys" by Jude Simpson - in aid of Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire

“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 language and the language of sounds. There is lots of joy, a healthy dose of nonsense, and a few heartfelt moments of beautiful hush.

Designed for Key Stage 2 (age 6 - 12) and their families, "A Noise Annoys" is full of witty wordplay, silly songs and hilarious nonsense from acclaimed poet and 3-time national slam winner, Jude Simpson:

“Jude Simpson is funny, sharp, emotional in her work and is a terrific performer” – Michael Rosen

With poems, puns, quirky props and her 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.

Click here for a preview of the show: https://youtu.be/XB5VYsMWixU?si=mkBt7cCwH18n6bQs

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“ The show was full of whimsy and joy, and the audience – young and old – loved it.” - Elena, Festival Organiser

“A Noise Annoys is a really wonderful show for anyone but especially children and families. It delights in the joy of words, story and music, which Jude blends so skillfully to create a hugely enjoyable piece.” - David Durant, Associate Director, The Courtyard, Hereford

“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”