PlayME

by CBC

Welcome 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 groundbreaking plays. We offer an experience for people who love theatre and audio fiction. Whether you like dark, atmospheric thrillers, raw emotional drama, irreverent comedies, or theatre that push boundaries, our carefully curated collection has something to captivate every adventurous listener. Plus, enjoy in-depth interviews with playwrights, offering unique insights into their creative processes and the stories behind the plays.

In Seven Days (Interview with Jordi Mand)
Apr 9, 2025 – 01:18:59
In Seven Days (Part Two)
Apr 2, 2025 – 00:29:20
In Seven Days (Part One)
Apr 2, 2025 – 01:13:46
Hypothetical Baby (Interview with Rachel Cairns)
Mar 19, 2025 – 00:56:27
Hypothetical Baby (Part Two)
Mar 12, 2025 – 00:51:41
Hypothetical Baby (Part One)
Mar 12, 2025 – 00:48:32
Audio dramas are back! Introducing the latest season of PlayME
Mar 6, 2025 – 00:02:24
Bonus Episode: The Making of Tunnel Runners
Dec 19, 2024 – 00:49:19
Tunnel Runners, Part 7: Son of A Bitch
Dec 4, 2024 – 00:24:42
Tunnel Runners, Part 6: Spa Day
Nov 27, 2024 – 00:29:17
Tunnel Runners, Part 5: Ghosting
Nov 20, 2024 – 00:26:01
Tunnel Runners, Part 4: Massacre of the Innocents
Nov 13, 2024 – 00:25:43
Tunnel Runners, Part 3: Blood Oath
Nov 6, 2024 – 00:22:58
Tunnel Runners, Part 2: Subterranean Glow-Up
Oct 29, 2024 – 00:24:02
Tunnel Runners, Part 1: The Red Door
Oct 29, 2024 – 00:25:08
Introducing: Tunnel Runners
Oct 17, 2024 – 00:03:12
Tribute to Gregory J Sinclair
May 27, 2024 – 00:21:58
Guilt (A Love Story) Interview with Diane Flacks
May 15, 2024 – 00:57:51
Guilt (A Love Story) Part Two
May 8, 2024 – 00:50:29
Guilt (A Love Story) Part One
May 1, 2024 – 00:40:42
Prodigal (Interview with Paolo Santalucia)
Apr 17, 2024 – 00:39:45
Prodigal (Part Two)
Apr 10, 2024 – 01:25:25
Prodigal (Part One)
Apr 3, 2024 – 00:49:45
First Metis Man of Odesa (Interview with Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova)
Mar 27, 2024 – 00:56:22
First Metis Man of Odesa (Part Two)
Mar 20, 2024 – 00:54:01
First Métis Man of Odesa (Part 1)
Mar 13, 2024 – 00:33:35
PlayME Introduces: Othello from Play On Podcasts
Feb 28, 2024 – 00:36:14
Da Kink In My Hair (Interview with Trey Anthony)
Feb 21, 2024 – 01:03:19
Da Kink In My Hair (Part Two)
Feb 14, 2024 – 01:07:22
Da Kink In My Hair (Part One)
Feb 7, 2024 – 00:49:10
Uncle Vanya (Interview with Liisa Repo-Martell)
Jan 24, 2024 – 00:40:11
Uncle Vanya (Part 2)
Jan 17, 2024 – 00:55:54
Uncle Vanya (Part 1)
Jan 10, 2024 – 01:07:06
We're back! Introducing the latest season of PlayME
Jan 8, 2024 – 00:03:25
Serving Elizabeth (Interview with Marcia Jonhson)
Jun 14, 2023 – 00:34:27
Serving Elizabeth (Part 1)
Jun 7, 2023 – 00:34:42
Serving Elizabeth (Part 2)
Jun 7, 2023 – 00:39:41
Serving Elizabeth (Part 3)
Jun 7, 2023 – 00:37:11
Where the Blood Mixes (Interview with Kevin Loring)
May 10, 2023 – 00:46:40
Where the Blood Mixes (Part 1)
May 3, 2023 – 00:33:51
Where the Blood Mixes (Part 2)
May 3, 2023 – 00:28:34
Where the Blood Mixes (Part 3)
May 3, 2023 – 00:32:41
MixTape (Interview with Zorana Sadiq)
Apr 5, 2023 – 00:35:07
MixTape (Part 1)
Mar 29, 2023 – 00:29:02
MixTape (Part 2)
Mar 29, 2023 – 00:31:31
MixTape (Part 3)
Mar 29, 2023 – 00:38:12
Wildfire (Interview with David Paquet and Leanna Brodie)
Mar 6, 2023 – 00:42:59
Wildfire (Part 1)
Feb 27, 2023 – 00:27:37
Wildfire (Part 2)
Feb 27, 2023 – 00:25:38
Wildfire (Part 3)
Feb 27, 2023 – 00:24:50

Recent Reviews

NikiGeeChicago

For the love of theater

It’s so great to have these to listen to while I shuttle the public as Uber driver…so many riders subscribe by the end of their ride
Ejawesome22

Winner!

I’ve only listened to “winners and losers” so far, but that play was AMAZING. cant wait to hear more.
Thecrster

Loving it!

I’ll definitely be spreading the word about this podcast! The stories, acting and sound effects are amazing!
mom2ELM2

Love this podcast!

It blows my mind that such a high quality, skillfully acted, entertaining podcast is so unknown. Not to mention unfairly rated and reviewed. Especially the one where someone with clearly delicate sensibilities rated it one star, due to the darker nature of some of the stories. Im actually annoyed on behalf of the creators. These are interesting and original plays that deserve to be heard by a much broader audience. An audience that doesn't hold Little House on the Prairie as the gold standard of entertainment.
PodCathy

Horrible.

Excruciating. Depressing. Violent. Dark. There is something terribly wrong in the world of Canadian performing arts if this selection is what they celebrate. There’s no lack of talent, just an egregious lack of taste.
Sacred Rebel

Organization of content needs improvement

Five stars for creative content! But....while I love the concept and content of this podcast, I find it ridiculously chaotic to follow a sequence. The play parts are not sequential in the app so when one part ends I have to go scrolling to find the next part, or the app automatically defaults to next in line, and begins to play a part of another play. I listen to podcasts while driving, while working, while running, but I don’t want to have to keep stopping and scrolling to find the continuation. Can this issue be fixed?