The DunsPlayFest Podcast
Established in 2019, DunsPlayFest is a nine-day theatrical festival which takes place in Duns in the Scottish Borders at the start of May. We’re passionate about celebrating new writing, championing emerging talent, and bringing brand new theatre to the borders! In this podcast we will be chatting to writers, performers, and other contributors to the festival.
Episodes

Friday Jan 23, 2026
Friday Jan 23, 2026
In this episode of The DunsPlayFest Podcast, our festival producer Sara Best discusses her background in festival production, the importance of live theatre, and what we can expect from DunsPlayFest 2026.
www.dunsplayfest.org.uk
https://www.instagram.com/dunsplayfest/
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Friday Dec 05, 2025
Friday Dec 05, 2025
Writer, director, actor, and DunsPlayFest trustee Kevin Purvis discusses his experience with DunsPlayFest and how the festival supports writers like himself.
www.dunsplayfest.org.uk
https://www.instagram.com/dunsplayfest/
https://www.facebook.com/DunsPlayFest/

Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Performer and RCS student Jessica Power discusses her involvement with DunsPlayFest and passion for community arts.
www.dunsplayfest.org.uk
https://www.instagram.com/dunsplayfest/
https://www.facebook.com/DunsPlayFest/
https://www.youtube.com/@DunsPlayFest

Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
In the first episode of The DunsPlayFest Podcast, our founder and festival director John McEwen discusses his background in theatre and the origins and evolution of the festival.
www.dunsplayfest.org.uk
https://www.instagram.com/dunsplayfest/
https://www.facebook.com/DunsPlayFest/
