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Sleepless Creatives

Sleepless Creatives is a sleep and well-being podcast for people in the Performing Arts and Creative industry.

Hosted and read by Actor & Voice Actor, Florence St Leger, each episode is beautifully tailored towards the minds of Actors, Writers and other creatives in the form of stories, plays, poetry and more - allowing us to take you back to the page, back to the script and back to the words you love to perform.

Because creativity is in our blood, but it's not always easy, so sometimes we need a gentle reminder of why we chose it.

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Daydreams and Delusions: A Bedtime Tale Read by Jordan Blair of Dreamful Bedtime Stories

August 27, 2023 • Canary Studios

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Hello Creatives,

Drift into the hazy borderland between dreams and reality with this special guest reader episode featuring Jordan Blair, the host and creative force behind the popular Dreamful Bedtime Stories podcast.
As the very inspiration for Sleepless Creatives, Jordan brings her background in theatre and children's librarianship to deliver a magical storytelling experience that showcases why bedtime stories aren't just for children.

Jordan introduces us to her newfound literary passion - the works of Lord Dunsany, master of "fantastic realism" where imagination and waking life blur into one another.
With her soothing voice, she performs "The Coronation of Mr. Thomas Shapp," a tale that follows an ordinary business executive's extraordinary mental escape from his mundane existence.
As Mr. Shapp's daydreams grow increasingly elaborate, he creates an entire kingdom where he reigns supreme, complete with cities, subjects, and eventually, his coronation ceremony.

The story serves as a gentle warning about the seductive pull of fantasy and the dangers of completely withdrawing from reality.
Yet it simultaneously celebrates imagination's power to transform our inner worlds and provide a necessary respite from life's tedium.
Jordan's intimate reading style makes this century-old tale feel timeless and relevant to anyone who has ever sought escape through daydreams.

Whether you're looking to unwind after a hectic day or seeking the perfect audio companion for drifting into sleep, this episode delivers an enchanting listening experience.
Follow Jordan on Instagram and check out the Dreamful podcast to discover more bedtime stories that dance on the edge of dreams.

Find out more about Dreamful Bedtime Stories:

Dreamful (dreamfulstories.com)

Dreamful ✨ Bedtime Stories (@dreamfulpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos

Sleep Tight,

Florence x

Sleepless Creatives is produced, hosted and edited by Florence St Leger.

Opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.

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Sleepless Creatives is hosted by Florence St Leger, and produced by Canary Studios.
The opening theme is Reflection by Birds of Norway.