Sarah, Author at Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

Curious Contraptions at the Exploratorium

November 15, 2016

Our latest touring exhibition, Curious Contraptions will be at the Exploratorium, San Francisco, from 17th November to Jan 29th 2017. The exhibition features work from 15 different artists, both from…

Peter Markey 1930-2016

November 3, 2016

We are very sad to announce the death yesterday, November 2nd, of Peter Markey, aged 86. Peter was the first automata artist to start making work for us in 1979…

A Curious Turn

August 10, 2016

The Crafts Council’s new touring exhibition, A Curious Turn: Moving Mechanical Sculpture will celebrate 40 years of British automata and a preview of the exhibition will open 15 September at…

Summer by Paul Spooner

July 21, 2016

We are delighted to offer this seasonal one-off piece from Paul Spooner. Size (mm) 250H x 200W x 80W Sold

New Exhibitions in China, Germany & UK

July 21, 2016

We currently have exhibitions in the UK, Germany and China (July 2016). We are delighted to announce our first exhibition in China, at the Guang Dong Science Centre in Guangzhou,…

Marvellous Mechanica

April 29, 2016

Join Hole & Corner at London Craft Week as they host an imaginative makers’ space worthy of Heath Robinson in the chapel at dynamic not-for-profit members club The House of…

Sad News

April 16, 2016

We are sorry to announce that Sue Jackson, the founder of Cabaret Mechanical Theatre has died suddenly. She was an inspiration to many and will be sorely missed. We plan…

Heart Beater – Now in Bubblegum Pink

January 25, 2016

Just in time for Valentines day. The Heart Beater by Martin Smith is now available in Bubblegum Pink. This is a small version of the Heart Machine, an alarming little…

Two dogs that meet on a regular basis

October 15, 2015

A new edition by Paul Spooner As well as a useful tool in the teaching of mathematics, this tableau is an example of an environmentally responsible work of art in…

Author: Sarah