Cabaret Mechanical Theatre now has a Mechanical Making Space in Hastings, East Sussex, UK.
Our new HQ is home to our office, repair shop together with a flexible exhibition space to showcase some of our automata and to run workshops for artists and enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.
WHEN ARE WE OPEN?
We are open to visitors during the following hours:
Mon-Friday: By appointment
Sat-Sun: Selected open days. See below for more details.
At times we will be closed to prepare our touring exhibitions or for workshops so please do check ahead if you would like to visit on a week day.
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OPEN DAYS
Visit the space where you can see automata, purchase kits & merchandise and tinker with mechanisms at our making tables.
Saturday 18th May 2024 – 10.30am-4pm
Saturday 29th June 2024 – 10.30am-4pm
August Open Day TBC
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
22-23 June – Make a carved automaton with Carlos Zapata.
23-24 November – Automata workshop with Fi Henshall
Mechanical Making Space Members get priority booking.
FIND US
We are located in Rock House, a part of Hastings Commons in the alley off Claremont, locally known as Gotham Alley.
Mechanical Making Space, Unit 1 Rock House, The Alley, Claremont, Hastings, TN34 1DT
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SUPPORT US
We are a Community Interest Company promoting the understanding of creative engineering through our exhibitions, workshops and automata making kits.
You can support us by making a donation here.
Or by becoming a member for £30 a year. You will receive 2 tickets for an event/2 hour workshop and get priority booking for all events.