To learn about making automata and how mechanisms work, try the following links:
- Workshops We’ve run workshops all over the world – check this page to see if there are any upcoming near you.
- Cabaret Mechanical Movement Our book on understanding simple mechanisms and making automata.
- Videos 3 videos on Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, Making Automata and Paul Spooner.
- Dug’s Automata Tips Dug North’s series on making automata.
- Making Automata with Food Some videos based on our Food Automata workshop.
- More Hints and Tips a page of links to various articles of interest!
Cabaret Mechanical Theatre is a collection of contemporary automata founded in 1982. It has permanent and temporary exhibitions all over the world. We aim to entertain and inspire visitors, makers and collectors.