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.
‘They were left open mouthed in wonderment. This reviewer’s six-year-old grandson is probably never going to forget that moment. It truly was worth the price of an admission alone.’
‘To top it all, there’s even a gravity defying showstopper to rival Wicked!’
‘From a jaw-dropping, eye-popping, gravity-defying, head-spinning flying carpet that really does soar, high above the stalls with what can only be Christmas magic’
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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Fantastic day welcoming Chris, aka @lavoixtheshow to Burnt Toast Towers for their performer training session today ✨️
We were also joined by @jamesmacivercostumes and Laura from @imaginetheatre with Josh also taking to the skies too!
For us, performer safety always comes first. Our training sessions make sure performers, creative and production teams feel confident, comfortable and fully prepared before the magic hits the stage!
Combine that with a little Burnt Toast SFX magic and you`ve got an experience that audiences will NEED to come back for... imagine that! 🔥 🌟
#BurntToastSFX #LaVoix #performertraining #BTS #SpecialEffects
Yesterday we became Burnt Toast SF… ‘liberty X’ as we were delighted to welcome Michelle Heaton from Liberty X to our workshops for her flying performer training session. 🎭
But what exactly will Michelle be flying on this Christmas? 👀
We could tell you… but where’s the fun in that? 😉
You’ll have to see the @whitleybaypantomime to believe it! 🎄
#BurntToastSFX #MichelleHeaton #LibertyX #FlyingEffects #SpecialEffects Theatre Christmas TheatreMagic
NEW BUILDS
Our fabulous scenic painters are making some huge headway this week on multiple new builds in the workshop, for some very wonderful clients this Christmas!
An absolute stunning job all round.
Team BTSFX 🔥
#newbuild #specialeffects #sfx #theatre #flying
Wonderful evening watching The Last Laugh. Clever, heartfelt, and hysterical! Seeing my old friend @djwilliamsact 🎭
@jwponstage @evolutionproductionsuk @pboronewtheatre @thelastlaughplay
The legendary @steveroylecomic @simplysimon321
#theatre #thelastlaugh #tommycooper #ericmorecambe #bobmonkhouse
Happy Yorkshire Day everyone, especially to our MD Jamie who’s a proud York lad!! #yorkshireday #york #yorkcity #sfx #theatre @its_sariosolomon how about this as an effect for Xmas 🤣
Something`s coming...
A sneak peak into one of our new builds for this Christmas!
What could it be and where could it be going? 👀
Make your guesses below!
BT Team
🔥
#BurntToastSFX #effects #PlanningPrecisionPerformance #specialeffect #newbuild
Staff favourite effect - James` pick! ✈️
Steampunk Plane 👏
My favourite effects at Burnt Toast are the planes. They are always imposing, no matter the stage; they get a brilliant reaction from audiences and the performers that ride them.
But if I had to choose one, it would be our ‘Steampunk Plane’. The level of detail at both an engineering and scenic level is incredible.
I love seeing how directors find new and amusing ways to incorporate ‘mayday mode’. Where, at a flick of a switch, the plane brakes down mid flight.
The challenge of building these complex designs, all while ensuring industry leading safety, is why I love working at Burnt Toast SFX!
- James
#flyingeffects #specialeffects #theatre #plane #steampunk
Benjy`s favourite effect: The Genie`s 🧞♂️
The Genie flying carpet is number one for me.
Despite its relatively small size, this effect always produces some of the largest audience reactions. Proving that bigger isn’t always better.
I love how the carpet can be a completely different effect across each performer. This gives a fresh display of magic every time it comes on stage.
Building this one was also very enjoyable. We spent a long time in the research and development stage to achieve the buoyant and graceful flight of the magic effect.
I’ve never had more people ask ‘how the hell did you do that?’
- Benj
#workshop #specialeffects #geniecarpet #burnttoastsfx #theatreeffects
