There's no warming into theatre this year... BATS kicks off with this spectacular explosion that will see you either running to Burger King or put off the sight of food for some time. Audience responses have ranged from "I have to go now. I need pizza" to "I couldn't look or I would puke" and Laura McQuillan of Wotzon said "It made me want dip. And wedges. And an ice cream... It taught me candy is evil but organic food is also gross. And to never trust a vegetarian."

Produced by Fiona McNamara and featuring Rose Guise as a militant vegan activist, "No Taste Forever!" by Paul Rothwell and brought to you by our friends The Bacchanals is at BATS Theatre until 29 January. book@bats.co.nz or call 04 802 4175