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PlayME

CBC
Da Kink In My Hair
Uncle Vanya
Theatre
Gun Violence
Theater
Chekhov
Prodigal
Mental Health
Family Dynamics
Black Women
Othello
Paolo Santalucia
Ukraine
Sexual Assault
Privilege
Queerness
Playme
Forgiveness
Tsarist Russia
Toronto Fringe Festival

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 gr... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes180Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Playwright Ins Choi joins Laura Mullin to talk about Kim’s Convenience, the play that eventually became the hit television series. Choi shares why he started writing the play, what it was like to spend years facing rejection, and how one chance meeti... more

The Kim family is forced to face some uncomfortable realities. Appa confronts retirement after decades running the convenience store, while his daughter Janet refuses to follow his plans for her future. At church, Umma makes an unexpected connection ... more

One of the most iconic plays of its generation, Kim's Convenience by Ins Choi opens inside a Toronto corner store run by a Korean Canadian family. Later adapted into the global hit CBC and Netflix series, the play introduces Appa Kim, who rules his s... more

PlayME is back with a major new season of audio drama, hosted by Laura Mullin and Chris Tolley.

Five acclaimed plays. Big performances. Theatre you can binge anytime, anywhere.

Leading the season is Kim’s Convenience by Ins Choi, one of the most ce... more

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Recent Guests

Ins Choi
Playwright and performer known for the hit play Kim's Convenience
Episode: Kim’s Convenience (Interview with Ins Choi)
Aisling Murphy
Theatre critic for the Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail
Episode: PlayME Presents: The Tom Hendry Awards Shortlist Special
Kevin Wong
Composer, lyricist, and three-time Tom Hendry Award winner
Independent
Episode: PlayME Presents: The Tom Hendry Awards Shortlist Special
Herbie Barnes
Artistic Director of Young People's Theatre
Young People's Theatre
Episode: PlayME Presents: The Tom Hendry Awards Shortlist Special
Jillian Keiley
Acclaimed director and founder of Artistic Fraud Newfoundland
Artistic Fraud Newfoundland
Episode: PlayME Presents: The Tom Hendry Awards Shortlist Special
Nina Lee Aquino
Current artistic director of English theatre at the NAC
National Arts Centre
Episode: PlayME Presents: The Tom Hendry Awards Shortlist Special
Michael Ross Albert
Playwright behind The Bidding War, known for blending humor and social commentary.
Independent Theater Producer
Episode: The Bidding War (Interview with Michael Ross Albert)
Zahida Rahemtulla
Award-winning playwright known for her hit show, The Wrong Bashir
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Episode: The Wrong Bashir (Interview with Zahida Rahemtulla)
Jordi Mand
Playwright known for exploring complex themes in theatre, TV, and film.
Independent playwright, involved with numerous productions around the world including ‘In Seven Days’
Episode: In Seven Days (Interview with Jordi Mand)

Hosts

Chris Tolley
Host and producer, known for Bringing narratives to life and engaging storytelling.
Laura Mullen
Host and producer, active in showcasing diverse narratives and supporting playwrights in their creative journeys.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 352 ratings
  • One of my favs

    Truly excellent and enjoyable and evocative audio dramas.

    Thank you to all involved in the production of this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    never-wrote-a-haiku
    Canada8 months 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 Podcasts
    5
    Poppenflip
    Canada9 months ago
  • Excellent series

    Podchaser
    5
    Miss Hijinx
    a year ago
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Vanessa1134
    Canadaa 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grgo blee
    Canadaa year ago

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Many reviews highlight the diverse range of stories and emotional depth offered, appealing to a broad audience.
Audience appreciation for the deep insights provided through interviews with playwrights, enhancing their understanding of contemporary theatrical themes.
The podcast is often described as engaging and thought-provoking, making it a valuable resource for theatre lovers.
Listeners praise the podcast for its high-quality audio dramas and compelling narratives that effectively adapt theatre to an audio format.
There are occasional critiques regarding certain thematic choices in the narratives, reflecting varied personal tastes.

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Apple Podcasts
#101
Canada/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#37
Norway/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#96
Hong Kong/Fiction

Talking Points

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Kim’s Convenience (Interview with Ins Choi)
Q: What was the experience of transitioning your play to a television series like?
Ins shares the challenges of adjusting from writing for the stage to writing for a collaborative medium like television, learning to let go of control.
Kim’s Convenience (Interview with Ins Choi)
Q: How did you go from being a young actor to becoming a playwright?
Ins discusses his invitation to join a playwriting unit, which led to him exploring the idea of a Korean family on stage and ultimately writing Kim's Convenience.
The Green Line (Interview with Makram Ayache)
Q: How do you navigate and hold that complexity within the world as an Arab writer?
I think there's an uptick of Palestinian censorship, and as an ally to the Palestinian struggle, I have to consider how this affects Arab writers like me.
The Green Line (Interview with Makram Ayache)
Q: How do you feel you fit within this identity, or how does the Canadian identity fit within you?
I don't necessarily feel a national pride. My Arab identity is more relevant to me than my Canadian identity, as they are both malleable.
The Green Line (Interview with Makram Ayache)
Q: Can you talk about it from a physical point of view, but also from your use of it as a metaphor and just even as an image throughout this piece?
The Green Line serves as a place of division between cultures in Lebanon. My metaphorical exploration was about the division between my sense of Arabhood and my sense of queerness.

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This podcast creates an immersive experience that combines theatre with cutting-edge audio drama, featuring compelling narratives and exceptional sound design. Listeners are drawn into a world filled with a variety of stories, including thrilling dramas, humorous pieces, and experimental plays, appealing to a diverse audience with varying tastes in fiction. In addition to the dramatizations, episodes often include in-depth interviews with playwrights, providing insight into their creative processes and the themes that inform their works, thus enriching the listener's understanding of contemporary theatre and storytelling.

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Recent guests on PlayME include:

1. Ins Choi
2. Aisling Murphy
3. Kevin Wong
4. Herbie Barnes
5. Jillian Keiley
6. Nina Lee Aquino
7. Michael Ross Albert
8. Zahida Rahemtulla

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