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There's just 4 Open Saturdays at the Mechanical Making Space left this year. We've added a few extra pieces to the display including 2 new additions to the CMT collection made by Oliver Pett @mechanicalcreations These open days are only possible thanks to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you would like to join us as a volunteer please get in touch. We have automata by Paul Spooner, Ron Fuller, Keith Newstead, Tim Hunkin, Wanda Sowry & more on display. You’ll also be able to browse our full s

There's just 4 Open Saturdays at the Mechanical Making Space left this year. We've added a few extra pieces to the display including 2 new additions to the CMT collection made by Oliver Pett @mechanicalcreations These open days are only possible thanks to our wonderful team of volunteers. If you would like to join us as a volunteer please get in touch. We have automata by Paul Spooner, Ron Fuller, Keith Newstead, Tim Hunkin, Wanda Sowry & more on display. You’ll also be able to browse our full s

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Cardboard Automata Kit - Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

Cardboard Automata Kit - Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

Magic Soup completed! This paper Anubis model, designed by Paul Spooner, is our most difficult automata kit but it's so satisfying once you get it working...! Originally published 27 years ago & bought back this year to celebrate 40 years since Cabaret Mechanical Theatre opened in Covent Garden. https://cabaret.co.uk/product/magic-soup-anubis-automata-kit/ | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

Magic Soup completed! This paper Anubis model, designed by Paul Spooner, is our most difficult automata kit but it's so satisfying once you get it working...! Originally published 27 years ago & bought back this year to celebrate 40 years since Cabaret Mechanical Theatre opened in Covent Garden. https://cabaret.co.uk/product/magic-soup-anubis-automata-kit/ | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

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This is why we aren't open all the time! Our exhibition has just returned from The Word in South Shields after nearly 4 months away and entertaining over 20,000 visitors just in the summer holidays! Thanks as always to Friendly Pete for an excellent transport service! | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

This is why we aren't open all the time! Our exhibition has just returned from The Word in South Shields after nearly 4 months away and entertaining over 20,000 visitors just in the summer holidays! Thanks as always to Friendly Pete for an excellent transport service! | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

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Unboxing teaser! We're so happy to have received this wonderful new piece by Oliver Pett. He has kindly donated it to help us raise funds to support our mission promoting engineering and creativity through automata & making. We'd love to keep it but... Stay tuned for updates! | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

Unboxing teaser! We're so happy to have received this wonderful new piece by Oliver Pett. He has kindly donated it to help us raise funds to support our mission promoting engineering and creativity through automata & making. We'd love to keep it but... Stay tuned for updates! | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

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345 years ago today! This piece commemorates the end of the dodos. The Last Dodo, designed by Paul Spooner, made by Matt Smith. This will be in our Tick Tock Marvels exhibition at Tullie House, Carlisle this summer from 13th June to 11th October | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

345 years ago today! This piece commemorates the end of the dodos. The Last Dodo, designed by Paul Spooner, made by Matt Smith. This will be in our Tick Tock Marvels exhibition at Tullie House, Carlisle this summer from 13th June to 11th October | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

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Automata Tinkering Kit - Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

Automata Tinkering Kit - Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

Are your walls in need of some fresh art? Maybe one of our posters could be the answer?! Mechanical Making Space by Tim Hunkin is a vision of our new venue. The Spaghetti Eater is an old fave from our Covent Garden days. 1000 ideas for automaton makers is great for sparking inspiration. And Make Your Own Manet's Olympia is a detailed guide to the construction of an iconic Paul Spooner piece. Get all these and more from: https://cabaret.co.uk/product-category/cards-prints/ | Cabaret Mechanical Th

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Mechanical Cabaret - Damaged Goods

The 2025 Automata Magazine compendium is coming soon! This hefty print book will contain all 6 issues of the magazine from this year. The magazine is jam packed with inspiring makes and plenty of how-to guides. We also have a few single issues from the year remaining as shown in this video. Pre-order the compendium now to guarantee your copy. https://cabaret.co.uk/product/automata-magazine/ | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

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This Anubis has been drawing sausages since 1981! Made by Paul Spooner, this was one of the very first automata to join the CMT collection. He's just had a check over before he heads out to a new exhibition. Cogs & Carnivals will be at The Word in South Shields from 7th July to 2nd November this year. | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

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Hansel & Gretel by Fi Henshall has had a successful visit to our repair shop and is ready to get back on the road. This magical automaton will be part of our exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery from 16th May to 25th October 2026. https://cabaret.co.uk/exhibitions/current/ | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

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Mechanical Cabaret - Mary On A Cross

Exciting news from the Discovery Centre shop: The fantastic Cabaret Mechanical Theatre (https://cabaret.co.uk/) have kindly loaned one of their beautiful automata to the Discovery Centre shop. This wonderful hand-made contraption springs into action at the push of a button and can be admired in our retail space for the next 8 weeks. At the same time you can purchase ‘make-your-own’ automata kits and books from us. Why not pop in and have a play? | Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

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Mechanical Cabaret - Cheap & Nasty / See Her Smile

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Our online course returns this September! Join us for 6 weeks of mechanical fun! Facilitated by @wonderfulideaco & @reallouloucousin "***** A joyful experience, well executed by professional creative educators, to jump start us in joy generation through our own automata." Zoe P. The wonderful pieces in this video were made during the 2025 course by Talo Kawasaki, Victoria Lansford, Ian Jackson & Clare Boothby. Find out more and book your spot at: https://cabaret.co.uk/product/september-automata-

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Owl by Carlos Zapata - Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

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A jogger in the rat race. The rats change as the jogger progresses. They go from Taxation to Inflation to Frustration to Intoxication. Made in the 1980's by Frank Nelson (1930-2012) https://cabaret.co.uk/product/rat-race-frank-nelson/ | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

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✨ Serendipitous moment in Hastings at Cabaret Mechanical Theatre ✨ While wandering through the charming streets, I stumbled upon the amazing Cabaret Mechanical Theatre. 🎭 Over a decade ago, I first encountered their enchanting mechanical wonders in Covent Garden, and it sparked a passion that led me to where I am today - creating kinetic art FlipBooKit and Mechanical Flipbooks 📖🔧Seeing these intricate and whimsical automata again brought back a flood of memories and inspiration. It’s a beauti

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Mr Pear by Carlos Zapata - Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

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The Stable by Lisa Slater - Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

Forty years ago, in 1985, Cabaret Mechanical Theatre opened its exhibition in Covent Garden. These automata have a magical way of taking us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane. There’s something truly special about them, bringing back childhood memories and pure joy. Happy birthday, Cabaret Mechanical Theatre! And don’t forget, it’s Sunday, and Cafe Rust is serving up delicious cakes, breakfast, and lunch. Come and enjoy your Sunday with us! #hovemuseum #cabaretmechanicaltheatre #birthday#cafer

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An Interview by Paul Spooner - Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

Camel Simulator by Fourteen Balls Toy Co - Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

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