Campaigners want theatres to stop serving pork while Peppa Pig performs. Grimsby Auditorium in Lincolnshire has agreed to remove bacon, sausages, and ham from its cafe menu during Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show next month. The change comes after a request from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta UK), which also sent the theatre vegan ham as a substitute. Jennifer White, Peta associate director, said the move reminds people “that all pigs are individuals with personalities and not body parts to be chopped up.” Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show will tour the UK and Ireland until September. Peta noted many theatres serve a surprising amount of pork and hopes more venues will follow Grimsby’s lead. In a letter to the theatre, Peta wrote: “As the fictional Pig family comes to life on stage, real pigs lose their lives for the bacon and sausage in your cafe. It’s a jarring contradiction.” The letter highlighted that real pigs are “playful, curious, and social” like Peppa and her baby sister Evie, but are kept in harsh farm conditions. Grimsby Auditorium described the pork ban as a “considerate gesture” for the show’s run on March 3-4. White hopes this sparks talks between parents and children about animal rights and encourages families to try Peta’s free vegan starter kit with recipes and advice. Peppa Pig has been a hit since 2004, airing in over 180 countries and 40 languages. The show, stage performances, and themed park have a huge fan base. White urged all theatres and arts groups to think about their menus after Peta persuaded Chichester Festival to drop pork during The Three Little Pigs play last November.