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Burnt Toast SFX is one of the UK’s leading companies specialising in theatrical special effects, illusions, and animatronics.
At Burnt Toast SFX, we provide a unique and transformative service characterised by our engineering proficiency and an unparalleled commitment to excellence. We strive to deliver outstanding results, bringing your concepts to life. Leveraging our extensive experience and expertise, we craft remarkable custom special effects that foster engaging and impactful entertainment experiences.
Burnt Toast SFX designed, fabricated and delivered, to our exact specification. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend, use again, or award five stars to this extremely talented company.
Incredible effects! Couldn’t be happier with the results. Incredible team providing an awesome service!
The effect was spectacular and added a real wow factor to the show. Jamie and the team were brilliant; they were professional, creative, conscientious and a real pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend them.
A closer look into the process of our creations and builds. See below how the transformation is possible.
Our collaborations and upcoming projects are something we love to celebrate.
Theatre has always been a place of wonder, where storytelling is brought to life through creativity and…
We are beyond thrilled to announce our latest collaboration with Chris Harper Productions on an extraordinary Front…
Earlier this month, Jamie and Mark travelled to Switzerland for a very special flying effect install. The…
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Another install in….
The beautiful town of Windsor! 👑
One of the longest running and most popular pantos in the land @theatrewindsor and it couldn’t be more magical with our new stunning Golden Carriage and Pegasus for their fantastic 2025 production of #cinderella ✨
Let us know what you think!
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And so the installs begin - DAY 1!
@wolvesgrand 👏🏼
What a great way to start with one of our incredible Flying Santa’s Sleigh 360 effects for the tour of @worldsbiggestproductions of ELF - everyone’s favourite!
Let the flying fun commence…
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Another fantastic performer training day on yet another stunning 360° carpet!
Alex who is playing Aladdin at @hall_for_cornwall panto this Christmas & his understudy Trevor, visited us on Friday last week and were both absolutely thrilled to be flying!
They were joined by their stage manager, Pete and all three members of the team were so lovely to work with.
Here they are with special effect trainers, James and Benj.
We wish them all a brilliant run this Christmas!
Team Burnt Toast 🔥
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Santa’s not the only one on his way! 🎅🏽
We are gearing up for yet another season of wonderful installs. This year, we have more effects going out than ever before and in 2026, we already have 80% of our effects as confirmed hires!
If you are thinking about a special effect for 2026, 2027 or 2028, get in touch today. We’d love to work with you 👏🏼😄
Don’t miss out!
The Burnt Toast Team 🔥
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WE HAVE A GIFT FOR YOU! 🎁
Our very own Burnt Toast SFX mugs are towering high, ready to be gifted to our 2025 clients, as a huge thanks for choosing us to provide your special effect for your production!
Hands up if you can’t wait to receive yours 🙋🏽🙋🏼♂️🙋🏽♀️
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Strategic planning in full swing 📍
Our team has been finalising logistics for this year’s UK and overseas Christmas installs so every effect lands exactly where it should.
We’re getting ready to deliver a season of unforgettable magic!
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Building Christmas magic… ✨🎄
Crafting theatrical magic takes precision, patience, and a whole lot of sanding! Our workshop team is deep into panto season preparations, one of which who is shaping this horse and carriage effect into a show-stopper audiences will never forget!
From raw material to stage-ready spectacles, every detail counts. Keep a look out to see how this piece evolves into pure Christmas enchantment…
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Another performer officially trained up on their effect! 🎭✨
Stefan will be bringing the magic to Crawley this Christmas for their panto — and trust us, this effect is a 5 ⭐ showstopper (if we do say so ourselves!)
What a brilliant day in the workshop — great work, Stefan!
Here he is with our workshop creative, Harry!
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Meet James, our newest recruit — and it’s like he’s been part of the Burnt Toast crew forever 🔥
From mastering the machines to keeping our workshop in top shape, he’s already proving he’s got the spark.
Welcome to the team, James — we’re chuffed to have you! 👏
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Our brilliant intern, Layan, wraps up her internship placement with us in true Burnt Toast SFX style — brush in hand, adding some crucial touches of paint to one of our epic large scale new effects!
It’s been fantastic having her as part of the team over the summer — from learning the ropes in the workshop to getting hands-on with builds, she’s brought creativity and a real eye for detail to every project.
We can’t wait to see where her journey in the world of special effects takes her next — and we’re so proud she’s helped bring this spectacular piece to life before heading off!
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