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 have just listed our exhibitions for Spring/Summer 2020. There are seven shows opening in the UK and one in the USA. The Fantastic Fairground Factory will be in Preston…
It’s a very busy month for Cabaret Mechanical Theatre. We have four exhibitions opening soon. You will be able to see our collection of automata in New Zealand, Germany, Albuquerque…
Following the success of last year’s exhibition, A Cabaret of Mechanical Movement, Falmouth Art Gallery have created a fantastic online resource on automata in Falmouth, where Cabaret Mechanical Theatre started life…
Create designs for an automaton made principally in wood. Discover simple ways of producing mechanical movement while being encouraged to use reclaimed and other interesting materials. Taught by Stephen Guy.…
Automata enthusiast Marc Horowitz launched a new online publication, Automata Magazine at the beginning of January 2019. There has been an overwhelming response, and the first issue includes several articles…
We are delighted to announce a One Day Automata Construction Workshop with Stephen Guy at Hauser & Wirth, Somerset, UK 8th September 10am – 4pm Book Here Learn all about…
We are delighted to welcome Ryan and Nicole of Wonderful Idea co, USA, on board to help with our exhibition development. They started working with us last autumn, Nicole designed…
