We have been entertaining and inspiring visitors & makers with our collection of automata since 1981. Now based in Hastings, UK we have exhibitions all over the world.
We need your help to run our 2026 community engagement projects. As a non profit company all donations go towards our goals to share the magic of automata with our local and global community.
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…
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…
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…
We are delighted to offer this limited edition collector’s piece from Martin Smith. It is the next piece in a series of his kinetic objects that celebrate love. As the…
Cams are the mechanisms that add life to our automata. As many people have noted, they can be viewed as a type of ‘memory’ that allows the mechanism to perform…
The Mechanicals exhibition is at The Observatory Science Centre until 31st August 2015. The Observatory Science Centre Herstmonceux Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1RN Admission Charges: Adults £8. Children £6.15. Concessions…
We have two new designs from Keith Newstead to celebrate the coming of Spring. The mythical Unicorn and leaping Hare are the latest pieces to join our lively mechanical menagerie.…
The Misplaced Museum until March 28th 2015 Six of our automata exhibits are enchanting visitors at the House of Fairytales latest exhibition in Kingston-upon-Thames. Free Entry: Tues – Sat 11am…
