Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

The Home of Contemporary Automata

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.

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A wide range of mechanical delights. From original handmade automata to kits & books to kick start your own automata making journey.
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A boy points at Biodiversity by Paul Spooner. An automata of 20 figures floating and rotating in space

Exhibitions

Our collection of contemporary automata can be seen in museums & galleries around the world as well as at our home in Hastings, UK.
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A table filled with cardboard boxes containing cam mechanisms. Women and children are constructing and playing with the pieces.

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Explore our resources to learn how to make automata or sign up to one of our workshops.
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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.
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Be Nice to Bees by Keith Newstead

Be Nice to Bees by Keith Newstead

July 25, 2013
Keith Newstead’s lovely flying bee is a charming present for the Queen Bee in your life, turn the handle safe in the knowledge that you won’t get stung! Made of…
Heart Beater by Martin Smith

Heart Beater by Martin Smith

July 23, 2013
This is a small version of Heart Machine, an alarming little machine to demand the attention of the one you love. Available in vibrant red or shiny brass. Martin Smith…
Le Clown sans Tête by Pierre Mayer

Le Clown sans Tête by Pierre Mayer

June 27, 2013
A new edition from French artist Pierre Mayer. Pierre, a magician and engineer, has been making beautiful limited edition magic themed automata for over 10 years. This latest piece is…
Amazing Automata Tour

Amazing Automata Tour

June 24, 2013
20 of our favourite pieces are now on tour in the UK. Come along this summer and have fun bringing the pieces to life at the touch of a button.…
A Goat in the Park

A Goat in the Park

June 24, 2013
Kimberley Park in Falmouth, Cornwall, now has three amazing outdoor automata by makers Paul Spooner, Keith Newstead and Rob Higgs – all who live locally. Paul Spooner gives us more…
Rowing Man by Richard Hackney

Rowing Man by Richard Hackney

June 20, 2013
We are delighted to introduce the work of automata maker Richard Hackney. You can find out more about Richard and his work in this video. We have two only of Richards…
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