Tonight we have a free download of Ron Fuller’s detailed diagram of how the Lion Tamer automata is put together, including details of materials used and sizes. Useful research if you are planning to make your own automata. Ron Fuller’s Circus was a popular exhibit in the foyer of Cabaret in Covent Garden, featuring not […]
Archives for November 2010
Night 9 – The Last Royal Wave by John Lumbus
John Lumbus made an edition of these in 2006, and we have the last one available for sale. This is a popular exhibit in our touring show, visitors are amused to see a mechanical version of Queen Elizabeth II waving to her subjects. A lovely piece complete with ‘pearl’ necklace. Signed and dated. Height 22 cm […]
Night 8 – Bulwark the Dancing Bird by Fi Henshall
Tonight, the bird is the word and Fi Henshall‘s latest piece is called ‘Bulwark the Dancing Bird’. This one-off piece is beautifully made from scrap metal, old tins and jewellery. Turn the handle and Bulwark does a very funky dance. H 22cm (8.5″) W 48cm (19″) D 10 cm (4′) £495 (excl. VAT). Sold. Fi […]
Night 7 – The Diamonds are Forever by Carlos Zapata
A new piece from Carlos for 2010, a striking design with the mechanisms contained within a figure. Jealously, intrigue and lust for money are all here. A couple are in the lower part of the torso. He is holding a jewellery box and she is holding an umbrella looking at him waiting for him to […]
Keith Newstead’s Trapecio Artista
A special edition for Cabaret Mechanical Theatre by Keith Newstead from his new ‘Flights of Fancy’ series. In this piece the lady trapeze artist is using a novel way of ascending to the top of circus roof to perform her nightly act. 30 cm high £150.00 (excl. VAT) – Sold. One of Keith’s earliest circus […]