Props • Practical effects • Mechanisms

Bespoke props for stage, TV & film.

Stagecraft Works designs and builds custom props, rigs and practical effects for productions that need things to work reliably in front of an audience or a camera.

Based in Europe • Working worldwide • NDAs welcome
Typical projects: hero props, integrated electronics, one-off effects, touring pieces.

What we do

A small studio focused on one-off pieces and short runs. No catalogue, no mass production – everything is built for a specific job.

Props

Hero props & set pieces

Camera-ready hero objects and scenic builds crafted for theatre, TV and film – visually convincing under studio lighting and durable enough for daily performance.

Effects

Illusions & mechanisms

Hidden mechanisms, switches and methods for “impossible” moments – with attention to safety, handling and repeatability.

Electronics

Wireless & control systems

Embedded electronics, sensors and wireless triggers integrated cleanly into props, costumes or existing sets.

Where we fit

We usually join once the idea exists but the object doesn’t.

Stage

Theatre & touring shows

  • Hero objects built for the demands of live performance
  • Touring-friendly rebuilds with durable, reinforced construction
  • Silent, cue-accurate mechanisms for stage use
  • Fast backstage resets designed for show workflows
TV, film & streaming

Camera-safe builds

  • Props and builds tested for close-up work and studio lighting
  • On-set rigs engineered for specific shots and repeatable takes
  • Camera-safe finishes, quiet mechanisms and continuity-friendly design
  • Short-run builds for specials, pilots and limited series
Immersive & events

Interactive pieces

  • Interactive objects for museums, escape rooms and themed events
  • Audience-triggered cues, reveals and story beats
  • Integrated lighting, audio and control systems
  • Durable, serviceable hardware designed for public and event use