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PlayME

PlayME

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Summary

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.

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Episodes
  • The Neighbours by Nicolas Billon (Part One)
    May 13 2026

    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 Kayla Brown and kept her locked in a cage in his basement for twelve years. Now, as the couple pieces together the aftermath, the uncomfortable questions are just beginning.


    Featuring: Ordena Stephens-Thompson, Tony Nappo and Richard Tse.


    And if you are looking for more thrillers by Nicolas Billon, check out Butcher available on PlayME in our archives.

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    47 mins
  • The Neighbours by Nicolas Billon (Part Two)
    May 13 2026

    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 really know?


    Featuring: Ordena Stephens-Thompson, Tony Nappo and Richard Tse.

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    51 mins
  • Special Episode: Interview with Artistic Director Brian Quirt
    May 6 2026

    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 philosophy of “faith over hope,” and the re-release of Boys With Cars by Anita Majumdar—exploring how the work resonates with audiences today.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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