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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

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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 S…

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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 retur…

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We're repairing this wonderful piece for a collector. The Boneshakers by Matt Smith was made in 2010. It had seized up from 15 years of cycling. We've got it running much smoother, just a little bit more tweaking before it can return home! | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

We're repairing this wonderful piece for a collector. The Boneshakers b…

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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

The 2025 Automata Magazine compendium is coming soon! Thi…

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The latest issue of Automata Magazine is here! We have a few printed copies available. This issue includes a feature on building automata to last about works in our exhibition Mechanics Alive! https://cabaret.co.uk/product/automata-magazine/ | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

The latest issue of Automata Magazine is here! We have a few p…

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Here's another mid 90s Keith Newstead automaton. These swimming mermaids were originally sold at our venue in Covent Garden. This was recently restored and sold very quickly via our mailing list. Make sure you're signed up to be in with a chance of catching future vintage pieces: https://cabaret.co.uk/join-our-mailing-list/ | Cabaret Mechanical Theatre

Here's another mid 90s Keith Newstead automaton. These swim…

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