# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Wellcome Collection Lates: Shaping Age
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for an evening inspired by ‘The Coming of Age’ exhibition, with performances, talks, workshops, music and tours.About this EventJoin us for an evening inspired by The Coming of Age exhibition, featuring performances, talks, workshops, music and tours that challenge and subvert expectations of age and ageing.Some events have limited spaces and will operate on a first‑come, first‑served basis. If an event reaches capacity, access will be managed on a one‑in, one‑out basis.Our exhibitions, café and shop will be open all evening. Join us in the café for a relaxed night of games and good company, with the option to browse and purchase from our shop. Drinks and snacks will be available from the café and pop‑up bars.A Chill‑Out Room is available if you need time away from the action. It has low lighting, comfortable seating, cushions, mats, ear defenders, earplugs and sensory toys.BSL interpreters will be on hand for support. Please check individual event listings below for specific BSL and speech‑to‑text (STT) provision.Events19:00 – 22:00This Unending (again, again, again)Performance in The ForumWatch ‘This Unending (again, again, again)' by Martin O’Brien - a performance that unfolds throughout the evening. O’Brien creates images of purgatory and uncanny afterlives to explore mortality, and the ways our lives are lived under the shadow of death.In the performance, two strange figures stand in the hallway staring at one another. They belong to different times, different worlds. They do not recognise one another as belonging to the same species. Neither can understand the others’ soul, and both are terrified by what they witness. They just stand, frozen in horror by the mere presence of the other. Neither speak, and both are motionless.19:00 – 21:30Unclaimed TakeoverWorkshop in the Reading RoomJoin The Liminal Space for three interactive experiences which spark new ways for us to think and talk about ageing.One in three of us will live to 100. Yet, as a society, we remain in denial — fixated on youth and disguising the signs of growing old. We ignore the important question: what will ageing actually be like for me?In this workshop, you’re invited to create posters for overlooked milestones in our lives, add your thoughts to a growing installation, or take part in a group discussion. It’s a chance to think about the future and shape how we talk about getting older.RelaxedBritish Sign Language interpreted20:00 – 21:00The Polyester Podcast on Gen Z, Ageism and The Cultural Avoidance of Growing OldDiscussion in Henry Wellcome AuditoriumJoin Polyester hosts Ione Gamble and Gina Tonic for a live podcast recording exploring Gen Z and age‑shaming. They'll be in conversation, discussing ‘The Coming of Age’ exhibition and how its themes connect to contemporary debates around ageing among Gen Z.The discussion will last around 40 minutes, followed by a 20‑minute audience Q&A. The audio from this event will be edited and shared on The Polyester Podcast channel.British Sign Language interpretedSTT19:00 – 22:00Born Deaf, Raised HearingScreening in The StudioWatch ‘Born Deaf, Raised Hearing’, a short film by On Par Productions, shown on loop throughout the evening.The film tells the story of Jonny Cotsen, who is an actor, a father of two children, and Deaf. He wants to know why he was brought up as if he could hear, and whether it's too late to embrace his Deaf identity.The film lasts 29 minutes.CaptionedRelaxed19:15 – 20:00BSL Tour of The Coming of Age with Rubbena Aurangzeb‑TariqGallery tour, meet at Information Point on level 0Join artist and facilitator Rubbena Aurangzeb‑Tariq for a tour of ‘The Coming of Age’. This tour will give an overview of the exhibition, focusing on a few key objects and themes.The tour will be in British Sign Language with no voiceover.Booking requiredBritish Sign Language interpreted20:15 – 20:4521:15 – 21:45The Coming of Age Gallery TourGallery tour, meet at Information Point on level 0Come along to a guided tour led by a member of our Visitor Experience team. Each tour is unique and written by one of our facilitators. We’ll give you an overview of the exhibition by focusing on a few key objects and themes.Choose from two tour times during the evening.Limited capacity, first‑come‑first‑servedBritish Sign Language interpreted19:00 – 21:45Collection Display and Creative ActivityWorkshop in the Viewing RoomExplore a curated display of books and collection material by our Library team, inspired by ‘The Coming of Age’.Drop in to browse, take part in relaxed creative activities or simply spend time chatting and connecting with others in a friendly, social space. You’ll also have the chance to discover more about the library and what it offers visitors.Whether you want to browse, make or chat, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.British Sign Language interpretedRelaxed19:00 – 22:00Set by Nihon TenPerformance, Ground floor AtriumListen to a DJ set by Nihon Ten, responding to ‘The Coming of Age’ by exploring age as a lived, ongoing process, rather than a single moment of change or arrival.Moving across genres and moods, the music reflects different stages of life while resisting the idea that play, curiosity, or transformation are things we should grow out of.This thoughtfully curated set invites listeners to spend time with sound and consider what it might mean to stop “acting our age”, and instead remain open to new experiences at any stage of life.RelaxedNeed to knowLocationThis is an event with several different activities. Check specific sub‑events for their locations.Limited spaces availableSpaces are limited for some sub‑events and may run out if we are busy. We will operate these limited sub‑events on a first come, first served basis. If a sub‑event reaches capacity, access will be one in, one out, and some activities will be repeated.Place not guaranteedBooking a ticket for a free, in‑person event does not guarantee you a place. You should aim to arrive 15 minutes before the event is scheduled to start to claim your place.British Sign LanguageThis event will be delivered in British Sign Language.British Sign Language interpretedThis event will have British Sign Language interpretation.Speech‑to‑textThis event will be live‑transcribed. The captions will be displayed on a screen in‑venue.RelaxedThis is a relaxed event, which means that if you need to, you are welcome to move around and make noise at any time.For more information, please visit our Accessibility page. If you have any queries about accessibility, please email us at access@wellcomecollection.org or call 020 7611 2222.Our event terms and conditionsAbout your contributorsMartin O’BrienArtistMartin O’Brien is an artist and zombie. He works across performance, writing and video art. His work uses long durational actions, short speculative texts and critical rants, and performance processes in order to explore death and dying, what it means to be born with a life shortening disease, and the philosophical implications of living longer than expected.Ione GambleSpeakerIone Gamble is the founding editor‑in‑chief of Polyester and host of the Polyester podcast. She has come to be known as a powerful force in both driving and analysing contemporary feminism, arts, culture and identity. Her debut non‑fiction essay collection, Poor Little Sick Girls, was published by Dialogue to widespread critical acclaim.Gina TonicSpeakerGina Tonic is a culture writer from South Wales who has been named ‘the writer and editor empowering a generation of fat babes’ by Dazed Beauty. Holding the role of senior editor at intersectional feminist publication Polyester, Gina has interviewed the likes of Gemma Collins, Isa Briones, CupCakKe, Courtney Eaton, Chappell Roan and more. Her first book, Greedy Guts, released last year.Nihon TenMusicianNihon Ten is a multi‑genre DJ and producer with over 30 years of experience, whose work treats music as something that evolves over time rather than settles into fixed categories.Jonny CotsenArtistJonny Cotsen is a qualified art teacher who transitioned into work as a performance artist and creative consultant, with a strong focus on inclusion and access in the arts. He is an experienced public speaker, workshop facilitator, and panellist on arts accessibility. Jonny performed in Louder Is Not Always Clearer at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. The show was later adapted into a BBC Arts–supported short film, which received BAFTA nomination recognition. Jonny won Best Actor and Best Film at Deaffest 2022. He is also the founder of Deaf Gwdihŵ, an initiative exploring the experiences of Deaf and Hard of Hearing creatives in Wales.Toby CameronCreatorToby is an RTS Cymru and BAFTA Cymru‑winning producer and director proudly living in the Welsh Valleys. He is the founder of Cardiff‑based On Par Productions. Toby is attracted to stories of those not often given a voice and fascinated by placing people in others' shoes. This led him to collaborate with Jonny Cotsen to show others how Jonny hears and sees the world using graphics, recon, and sound manipulation.The Liminal SpaceCollaboratorthe‑liminal‑space.comThe Liminal Space is an award‑winning design and engagement agency creating ground‑breaking experiences that connect people to social topics. Their multi‑sensory experiences use storytelling, fictional world‑building and hands‑on exploration to bring spaces and ideas to life.PolyesterCollaboratorpolyesterzine.comPolyester is a self published, intersectional feminist arts and culture publication aiming to bridge the gap of url cyberfeminism with the irl world.Image credit: Lates at Wellcome Collection | Charlie Swinbourne | Wellcome Collection | | CC-BY-NC | |
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/wellcome-collection-lates-shaping-age/100001989017444720
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, exhibitions, entertainment, theatre, literary-art, business, contests, music, storytelling
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Location: Wellcome Collection
  - Languages: English

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- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Wellcome Collection
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- **Q**: When and where is Wellcome Collection Lates: Shaping Age being held?
  - **A:** Wellcome Collection Lates: Shaping Age takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London, United Kingdom.
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  - **A:** Wellcome Collection Lates: Shaping Age is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Wellcome Collection Lates: Shaping Age sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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