Cabaret Mechanical Theatre is an exhibition containing 20 amazing, amusing mechanical sculptures that combine art and science. The sculptures, called automata, are brought to life by tiny cranks, pulleys and gears. Cabaret Mechanical Theatre celebrates the essence of tinkering with whimsy and humor.

In 1979, Sue Jackson opened a shop called Cabaret in Falmouth, a small town in the southwestern corner of England. She began displaying mechanical toys, or automata. Eventually, she turned the shop into a gallery and renamed it Cabaret Mechanical Theatre.

The gallery closed in 2000. Today, Cabaret Mechanical Theatre tours its collection to museums around the world.

Features

• Fun for kids and adults
• Engaging and interactive
• Flexible installation in as little as 1,500 sq. ft. (140 sq m)
• Program instructions
• Accompanying website with interactive tools
• Technical support
• An exhibitor friendly, turnkey operation
• Flexible Terms

Cost

• US $40,000 per standard 3-month booking; double and near term bookings may qualify for a discount
• Deposit required upon booking
• Host institution pays inbound shipping for 1 partial trailer load

Lease Terms

• Booking deposit
• Quick installation (2 days) and take down (2 days)
• Host provides set-up & take-down crew
• Certificates of insurance

More Info

Visit this exhibit's companion website at www.cabaret.co.uk.