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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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After every successful season, we take a breath to start planning 2026!
Now off for our ‘Christmas lunch’ for some tapas ✨
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The final lorry, the final unload 🚛 🎭
That’s 2025 officially wrapped as the last of our effects return home.
What a season.
What a year.
Now it really is full steam ahead for 2026 ✨👀
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1,100 performances. One unforgettable Christmas. ✨
This Christmas 2025, our effects helped bring magic to over 1,100 performances across the UK - and we couldn’t be prouder. From flying moments to larger than life creatures, it’s been a season full of wonder, sparkle and seriously hard graft.
We’ve loved working with wonderful clients, old and new, and being part of so many productions that make Christmas what it is. Thank you for trusting us ❤️
Looking ahead… 80% of our Christmas effects are already booked for 2026 😮
If you’re planning ahead (and we recommend it!), we are now taking bookings for 2027 and 2028 too.
Get in touch today, let’s make more magic together!
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Starting the New Year the only way we know how… Slightly upside down and full of ideas 🎉
Here is Pete, our head of build, caught mid-magic on one of our effects, a perfect reminder that creativity and a good sense of humour are what keep Burnt Toast ticking!
Here’s to another year of building the impossible, turning things on their head, and creating moments that make audiences believe ✨
Happy New Year from all of us at Burnt Toast! 🥂
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When he’s not steering the ship at Burnt Toast SFX, our MD Jamie is out sharing a different kind of magic ✨
Throughout the year - and especially at Christmas - Jamie visits care homes, singing, bringing music, memories and a bit of festive cheer to residents. It’s a small gesture that creates big smiles, sparks stories and fills rooms with warmth 🎶 🎄
Swipe to see him in action above!
Proof that the joy performance doesn’t stop at the stage, and that spreading a little happiness is always worth the time!
Happy Christmas Eve one and all!
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Some of our team get reflective on 2025 and this Christmas!
Swipe to see what we think! ➡️
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What a night for @djwilliamsact 1000th panto performance at @sheffieldtheatres last night!
Burnt Toast SFX were invited to a special production of Aladdin at the Lyceum Theatre followed by a celebratory after party for @evolutionproductionsuk fantastic Sheffield Dame!
What an honour and a gorgeous evening full of laughter and love! We had a ball!
(If you look closely, you can even see Paul Hendy playing the drums!!)
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Happy panto day to our clients and beyond!
We’re right in the thick of panto season and we wouldn’t be here without the incredible panto companies who trust us to bring the magic to life!
Thank you for hiring our special effects, supporting our team, and letting us help create those unforgettable moments on your stages!
Here’s to more sparkle, more laughter, and more panto magic! ✨
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#pantoday #theatre #specialeffect #burnttoastsfx
Big effects, bigger views! ✈️
What a milestone for our team - flying out to Monaco for a special install!
From early morning airport calls to stepping out into Riviera sunshine, this project has felt like finding the golden ticket! 🍫 👀
We’re excited to bring a little Burnt Toast SFX magic to yet another corner of the world!
After 3 days out here, we’re now on our way back to the chilly UK!
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🎄 From flying moments to festive surprises - here’s where some of our effects will be lighting up stages across the UK this panto season!
We’ve covered the length of the UK and beyond and we are so proud of all of our install teams, the crews we have worked with along the way and a huge thank you to our wonderful clients for making magic with us!
Can you spot your local panto?
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