PlayME
CBCWelcome to your digital stage, where bold theatre meets cutting-edge audio drama. Each episode draws you into captivating stories brought to life by top actors, acclaimed writers, and cinematic sound design that places you at the center of the action.
Winner of the 2020 New York Festival Gold Medal winner for Audio Drama, PlayME has dozens of productions, from daring, original audio dramas to gr... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 180 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Fiction | |||
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Governor General's Award-winning playwright Nicolas Billon joins Laura Mullin to talk about his play The Neighbours and why the thriller form is the best tool he has for asking the questions that haunt him. Billon traces his love of suspense back to ... more
When Denise and Simon are called to the police station, what they find there will connect their family to Kayla's story in ways they never could have imagined and force them to reckon with a question with no comfortable answer: how much did they real... more
Denise and Simon have lived on Stanley Court for thirty-one years. They know their neighbours, they wave hello, and they throw a barbecue every May. But seven months ago, their next-door neighbour was exposed as the man who kidnapped ten-year-old Kay... more
In this special PlayME episode, host Chris Tolley sits down with Brian Quirt of Night Swimming as the company celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Brian shares insights into the long, collaborative process of developing new plays, Night Swimming’s philo... more
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- One of my favs
Truly excellent and enjoyable and evocative audio dramas.
Thank you to all involved in the production of this show!
Apple Podcasts5never-wrote-a-haiku
Canadaa year ago - Great Canadian content
Audio dramas are not my go to but I’ve been immensely enjoying these PlayMe audio dramas! I’m also happy to support Canadian media
Apple Podcasts5PoppenflipCanadaa year ago Excellent series
Podchaser5a year agoMiss Hijinx- Playme
PlayMe Tunnel Runners is an enthralling audio drama with exceptional voice acting and a gripping storyline that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Its intricate world building and complex characters make it a must listen to for fans of suspenseful and thrilling podcasts!
Apple Podcasts5Vanessa1134Canadaa year ago - Top-tier audio theatre
Play Me is a remarkably effective adaptation of theatre to the podcast medium. In a year when it was not possible to attend the theatre, this was a close second. The author interviews are a particular bonus.
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Apple Podcasts | #128 | Canada/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #220 |  Australia/Fiction |
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Frequently Asked Questions About PlayME
What is PlayME about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Audiences are drawn to richly produced Canadian audio theatre and intimate conversations with playwrights, actors, and critics. Episodes showcase archived Canadian plays adapted for audio, behind-the-scenes production notes, and in-depth interviews that reveal creative processes, cultural perspectives, and theatre's social impact. The mix of dramatized performances, original scores, and author insights makes it feel like a newsroom of contemporary theatre—accessible to both theatre lovers and audio drama fans. Notably, the show frequently features Canadian voices across theatre, musical theatre, and arts criticism, with a strong emphasis on storytelling, memory, identity, and community.
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Which podcasts are similar to PlayME?
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How many episodes of PlayME are there?
PlayME launched 8 years ago and published 180 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on PlayME?
Recent guests on PlayME include:
1. Nicolas Billon
2. Ordena Stephens-Thompson
3. Brian Quirt
4. Pamela Mala Sinha
5. Tom Barnett
6. Patrick McManus
7. Stephen Jackman-Torkoff
8. Ins Choi
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