THE AGORA
A political SCRATCH NIGHT
Welcome to The Agora.
In ancient Athens, the Agora was the marketplace, but is was so much more; it was the vibrant heart of the city, where the community gathered to ignite ideas and debate the very future of democracy. It was the birthplace of bold conversation and courageous thought.
We're bringing that same fiery spirit to our stage. The Agora is a political scratch night, a platform for fearless new ideas. We're channeling the ancient Greeks, using theatre as a vehicle for essential discussion, promoting social justice, and artistic revolution.
This is an evening of short plays, extracts, and concept pieces, each a spotlight on an urgent social issue. These are the voices of emerging creatives who have something vital to say. They are here to challenge, to provoke, and to inspire.
If you have a story that needs to be told, a question that demands an answer, or a perspective that can change the conversation, join us at the Agora. The stage is yours.
POLITICS AND POETICS
RAISING ARTISTS
Tired Horses Theatre is committed to offering a platform for all artists, regardless of their background or experience. We believe in the power of diverse voices, and the Agora is designed to be an accessible space for creatives from all walks of life.
Our mission is to actively elevate and champion the next generation of theatre artists. We're dedicated to fostering an environment where every creative voice can be heard and celebrated.
NEW conversations
The Agora is designed to be a dedicated platform for exploring social justice issues and providing a space for meaningful political commentary.
This is a unique opportunity to share a new story, spark a discussion, or present a fresh theatrical style. Whether it's an excerpt from a larger project, a new experiment, or simply an early concept, we invite you to bring your work to a new audience and use theatre to inspire action.
previous trips to
the agora
THE AGORA iiI
Nice N Sleazy
Glasgow, Scotland
December 2nd 2025
Read the programme here.
Plays and Playwrights featured:
2048 - Simon Jay
CAMILLA - Katarina Dulude
MY BODY, HER CHOICE - Amelie Irvine
30 FLIRTY AND DEFINITELY NOT THRIVING - Allie Willison
THE AGORA ii
The Old Hairdressers
Glasgow, Scotland
June 19th 2025
Read the programme here.
Plays and Playwrights featured:
STORM IN A TEACUP - India De Bono
THE BIGOT AND MR BROWN - Alistair Maxwell
THE STRESS FRACTURE - Ben Ramsay
FEAR AND MISERY OF THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT - Mikael Phillips & Joseph Meardon
Read the programme here.
Plays and Playwrights featured:
IN THE NAME OF 67 - Olivia Bastin
B|A|R|R|E|D - Mikael Lee Donaldson
CAREERS FAIR, 2126 - Saffron Wittka-Jezewski
OF SAND, AND SILT, AND SMOKE - Chris Kane
THE AGORA i
Nice N Sleazy
Glasgow, Scotland
28th August 2024
In line with our production of Malion, our first Agora was themed around ideas of feminism. Featuring Malion with four new works by four new playwrights. Read the programme here.
Plays and Playwrights featured:
AQUA SORELLA - Allie Willison
THE RIGHT THING - Jennifer Belle Baird
THE WOLF SICKNESS - Katarina Dulude
SGÀTHACH - Mikael Phillips
MALION - Joseph Meardon
THE AGORA iv
The Old Hairdressers
Glasgow, Scotland
July 23rd 2026