Wednesday 29 June 2022, 18.30 - 22.00
Free, ticketed
L-R: Rhysspieces at Science Museum Sexuality Lates © Barry Macdonald, Science Museum Group; Lates visitors exploring Wonderlab © Science Museum Group
Join the Science Museum in marking 50 years of Pride at our special adults-only after-hours Pride Lates. Returning on Wednesday 29 June in collaboration with Pride in London, this month’s Lates event will feature up and coming drag artists, workshops, Q&As and talks with speakers from the LGBTQ+ community.
Kicking off proceedings in suitably fabulous fashion will be drag dynamite duo Adam All and Apple Derrieres – who can usually be found hosting the renowned cabaret show BOiBOX. Throughout Lates visitors will be treated to performances from a whole host of cabaret and burlesque drag artists, including Romeo De La Cruz, Dolly Trolley and Kim Moan Ho.
In the museum’s IMAX: The Ronson Theatre, a special viewing of the newly released feature-length documentary George Michael Freedom Uncut will be shown. George was heavily involved in the making of the documentary before he passed away in 2016, speaking openly about his music career and private life alongside never-before-seen footage.
In Seeing things Queerly visitors can also learn all about the fascinating objects in our collection on a self-led trail through the museum to explore the history behind queer objects on display.
Grab a headset and step into Exploring Space for a drop-in silent disco where gal-dem columnist and DJ Aisha Mirza will be playing a set, test your knowledge in our Pride Pub Quiz or join us in the Drag Zone to get yourself made up and mingle with artists.
The museum’s interactive workshops and compelling Q&As will offer the opportunity for visitors to delve into a variety of LGBTQ+ topics. After recognising a steep decrease in LGBTQ+ spaces over the years, join panellists in Why do we need queer spaces? to discuss why queer spaces are so important and what can be done to combat the decline; a Q&A with the lead researcher for the European AIDS Vaccine Initiative, Robin Shattock will explore the latest HIV developments and successes in human clinical trials; and hear stories from the LGBTQ+ community from the past 50 years as recorded by Haringey Vanguard and National HIV Stories Trust.
Lates takes place at the Science Museum on Wednesday 29 June from 18.30 - 22.00. For more information and to book free tickets please visit: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.
Lates programme highlights:
LGBTQIA+ INCLUSIVE GENETIC COUNSELLING
HANS RAUSING LECTURE THEATRE
19.30 - 20.00
Join Beth Coad and Jo Giblin to hear about their role as NHS genetic counsellors, and the work they do to improve care for LGBTQIA+ patients.
AN HIV VACCINE: Q&A WITH ROBIN SHATTOCK
HANS RAUSING LECTURE THEATRE
20.15 - 20.45
Recent clinical trials have brought discussions around an HIV vaccine into the limelight. Meet Professor Robin Shattock, lead researcher for the European AIDS Vaccine Initiative, to find out how close we are to finding a vaccine for HIV. This Q&A will be facilitated by Ben Weil, PhD student and writer from the Department of Science and Technology Studies at UCL.
WHY DO WE NEED QUEER SPACES?
HANS RAUSING LECTURE THEATRE
21.00 - 21.45
Organisations have seen a steep decrease in LGBTQ+ spaces over the years. Join Lo Marshall, Postdoctoral Fellow at UCL, who will be chairing a panel to explore why they are so important and what is being done and can be done to combat the decline. Panellists are Alex D’Sa, CEO of House of Pride, Soha from misery and Amy Roberts, Chair of Friends of the Joiners Arms.
LET’S TALK SEX(UAL) HEALTH
MEDICINE AND BODIES
18.45 - 21.30 (DROP IN)
Spectra will be providing information and advice on matters relating to sexual health, including HIV and other STIs, contraception and information on PrEP.
LONDON’S MEMORY BOXES
FAITH, HOPE AND FEAR
18.30 - 21.30 (DROP IN)
What LGBTQ+ stories would you want told in 50 years’ time? Come along and hear community histories from the past half a century as recorded by Haringey Vanguard and the National HIV Stories Trust. Add your stories to London Metropolitan Archives memory box!
JANETHAN
MATHEMATICS
19.30 - 19.45, 20:45 - 21:00
Come and enjoy a special performance from Janethan - a powerhouse artist bringing a soulful, gritty vocal style to the pop world. With influences ranging from Dance, House, R&B, and K-pop, Janethan creates music that pulls from the strengths of the genres from all over the world.
LORDIN
MATHEMATICS
20.00 - 20.15, 21:15 - 21:30
Born and raised in West London, Lordin is a versatile entertainer – who merges elements of pop culture with his own identity for a unique show. Most recently in the cast of &Juliet, this is a special opportunity to see him perform live in an intimate setting.
CANCER REVOLUTION: SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND HOPE
SPECIAL EXHIBITION GALLERY 2
19.00 - 21.30
From busting myths about the causes of cancer, to exploring how the latest science is advancing cancer care today, Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope shows the incredible progress we have made in understanding this disease and highlights the important challenges that are still to be solved.
Free, but ticket required – tickets available at any ticket desk.
IT’S A SIN & HIV TODAY
WONDERLAB SHOWSPACE
19.30 - 19.50
Find out what life was really like for the characters in Russell T Davies' acclaimed TV show and hear from someone living with HIV now about how things have changed.
QUEER MEN OF COLOUR: THEIR STORY, YOUR CHOICE
WONDERLAB SHOWSPACE
20.30 - 20.50
Meet Kwame and Nabil and decide in this interactive film series how they should juggle their relationships, families and a big secret. This session will be introduced by director, Leon Lopez, who'll share his reflections on co-producing this series with a group of Black queer men living with HIV.
WONDERLAB: THE EQUINOR GALLERY
18.45 - 21.30
Fuel your imagination and immerse yourself in a world of wonder at the most spectacular interactive gallery in the world. With 50 mind-blowing marvels of science to enjoy, Wonderlab is an experience unlike any other.
Special Lates price - only £5! Tickets available at any ticket desk.
Science Museum
Wednesday 29 June 2022, 18.30 - 22.00
Entry to Lates is FREE but ticketed, and for ages 18+
https://www.sciencemuseum.org.
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