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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 our automata. We also run workshops for artists and enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. We have a range of kits, books & merchandise for sale.

WHEN ARE WE OPEN?

Mon-Friday: We are often in the space during the week. Please use the form below to make a weekday appointment.

Sat-Sun: Closed (except for selected open days). See below for upcoming weekend openings.

WORKSHOPS, EVENTS & OPEN DAYS

Automata with Fi Henshall 12 - 13th September 2026

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Book your visit

Let us know when you'd like to visit so we can make sure someone is in to welcome you.
We will confirm your booking via email.

PLEASE NOTE: From March 23rd to July 13th 2026 we will be preparing and shipping our 2026 touring exhibitions We are unable to take advance visitor appointments during this time.

Mechanical Making Space

Find us

We are located in Rock House in the alley off Claremont, near Brassey Steps.

Mechanical Making Space
Rock House Basement
Gotham Alley, Off Claremont
Hastings, TN34 1HA

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Our mission is to promote engineering and creativity through workshops, exhibitions and automata kits.

As a Community Interest Company all profits go toward this valuable work.

Cabaret Mechanical Theatre Learning CIC
Company Number: 14598590

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