PlayME Podcast

Laura Mullin is the co-host and producer of CBC’s PlayME, the award-winning podcast that transforms Canada’s best theatre plays into bingeable audio dramas. A Gold Winner at the New York Festivals Radio Awards and a Webby Honoree, PlayME has been recognized for its innovation in bringing theatre to listeners worldwide. Laura has also been featured on CBC Radio One, sharing her expertise in audio storytelling and the evolving landscape of digital theatre.

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.

PlayME, produced in partnership with CBC Podcasts, was created as part of Expect Theatre’s programming. Founded by Mullin and Tolley, Expect Theatre is an award winning, Toronto-based company dedicated to producing cutting edge, original, multi-disciplinary productions that explore modern urban life.

Expect has been nominated for five Dora Awards in the General Theatre category, is a Dora winner for Outstanding Choreography, and has been shortlisted twice for the Toronto Arts Foundation Awards. The company has been widely covered in the national media including CBC TV, CBC Radio, CTV, The Globe & Mail, and The Toronto Star.