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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All the ‘B’s today with our performer training @benquigleyy from the Basildon panto met @benjy3jones from @burnttoastsfx - we had a brilliant time and he flew like a bird! Ben didn’t want to go he was having so much fun but you must go to @towngatetheatre to see @evolutionproductionsuk pantomime ‘Aladdin’ #panto #pantomime #theatre #aladdin
🎭 WE’RE HIRING! SEASONAL SFX INSTALLATION CREW MEMBER 🎭
Join the Burnt Toast SFX team this panto season!
Burnt Toast SFX is looking for an extra pair of hands to join our team with selected weeks from mid-November, to mid-January, helping us deliver our exciting range of special effects to theatres across the UK.
We specialise in bespoke flying effects and theatrical special effects, and this is a fantastic opportunity to get hands-on experience behind the scenes of live theatre during one of our busiest times of the year!
🔧 The Role
• Assisting with the installation (get-ins) and removal (get-outs) of our special effects in theatres across the UK.
• Supporting our team with the safe setup, operation and handling of equipment.
• Travelling to venues and working as part of a close-knit, practical team.
• Helping ensure our effects are installed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
🚐 What We’re Looking For
• A full, valid driving licence is essential.
Previous van driving experience is highly desirable (you will be required to drive a Luton van)
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in.
• Reliable, flexible and happy to work away from home.
• Comfortable with physical work, irregular hours and the demands of a busy theatre schedule.
• An interest in theatre, technical production or special effects would be a bonus, but is not essential.
✨ What We Offer
• Training provided.
• Accommodation included when working away.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Per diems provided.
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced team delivering exciting theatrical special effects across the UK.
📅 Contract period: 16 November 2026 – 13 December and 28 December to 10 January 2027
💷 Fee and further details will be discussed at interview.
Think you’d be a great fit? We’d love to hear from you!
📩 Get in touch with Burnt Toast SFX today! Job closes 23 October.
Burnt Toast SFX — bringing special effects to life! 🔥
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Who’s on the Burnt Toast performer sofa today? It was the brilliant @burtoniles1980 and the team from @harlowplayhouse panto! Snow White comes to Harlow this year and we’ve been told ticket sales are flying - well they must be with the incredibly wicked effect we’re bringing to the show. #performersafety #flyingaway #theatre #wicked
Today’s performer training session was with the wonderful @michaelmarouli who was joined by the lovely Tyler, both stars from @billinghampanto - as michael left he said he was already ‘obsessed’ with our incredible effect that he’s flying on this Xmas…. but what could it be?!! You know you have to see Sleeping Beauty at the Forum theatre to find out. You will not be disappointed! #safeflying #flyingeffects #dragrace #theatre
A fantastic day on one of our largest effects!
Today we were training @samrabone on something spectacular for the 2026 Christmas panto at @royalderngate for @evolutionproductionsuk 🌟
(Even the MD`s doggos came to watch!)
Health and safety is at the centre of everything we do so that performers feel secure, looked after and comfortable whilst they are in flight!
Was great to meet you Sam! We wish you the best panto run!
But what playful effect could we be talking about here...? 😉
Book your tickets to find out!
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#northamptonpanto #EvolutionProductions #performertraining #ChristmasMagic #alrightbabs
Welcoming @alexaram__ today to BTSFX was wonderful!
Alex came up for his performer training session ready to wow audiences this Christmas in @paviliontheatre_rhyl with @abpltd
Alex was super excited and we loved his energy!
Have the best panto run A, you will smash it! 🎄 🌟
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#performertraining #aladdin #rhylpanto #specialeffect #burnttoastsfx
A very warm welcome to @natcass1, who joined us at the workshop today for her performer training ahead of this year’s @grovetheatredunstable Panto with
@evolutionproductionsuk! 🎭
It’s all about getting hands-on with the effect, building confidence and, most importantly, making sure our performers are safe and ready to bring the magic to the stage 🔥
She was a joy to host, an absolute natural on the FX and we can’t wait to see Natalie take flight this Christmas! ✨️
#BurntToastSFX #SpecialEffects #PerformerTraining #PantoSeason #BehindTheScenes
Great to catch up with Gary from Blue Genie Entertainment today who brought up Joe aka Peter Pan and Oscar from @rotherhampanto - another wonderful performer flying session and two happy flyers left Burnt Toast towers with thumbs up and smiles on their faces! #bluegenie #rotherhampanto #flyingeffects #animatroniceffects #safetyfirst
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
