Dark and light, the low and the high, "Let them eat cake!" – Art Feast: The Darkness & The Light is an immersive exploration of both sides of human existence.

Incorporating food, film and performance into one glorious spectacle, this experimental event is the exact opposite of traditional. I was lucky enough to attend the opening night of Art Feast: The Darkness & The Light, in which I was seated with The Low.

Be aware: at Art Feast, your seat determines your status. Audience members are separated based on the tickets they hold. The Low sit on the ground on tiny foot stools and children's tables, gazing up at the stage on which the performers entertain, and are made to serve themselves from a buffet.

On the other hand, The High view the entertainment from above, looking down from their vantage points. On the third level of the venue, they are served a 6-course degustation. This distinct aspect of the show was designed to reflect most expressions of the Western canon – and when you're the subject in play, it truly evokes thoughtfulness and consideration.

Regardless of status and seating, delicious food prepared by Danny Sanchez and his talented team was provided in between the electric performances to all attendees. Throughout the entire show, a specially curated film shot at The Rechabite played in the background. This film featured dark horror themes of decadence and depravity combined – blending food, lust and to a point, even disgust.

You were almost made to feel uncomfortable, eating the same foods being shown on screen with strange acts being performed with them – a surreal experience which almost made you feel a part of the art. The menu itself was incredibly tasty and flavourful, curated with intent to stimulate your tastebuds and confuse the senses.

Art Feast works to push you out of your comfort zone in more ways than one – besides the unconventional performances and film, the seating was slightly tedious, particularly the tiny foot stools provided to The Low. It was admittedly difficult to eat, with only your lap to rest your food tray upon while perched upon a seat that brought your knees up to your chest. Although I could appreciate that this was all part of the immersive experience, I would not recommend purchasing a ticket with The Low if you have issues with sitting down in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.

Aside from that, be sure to dress in colours suited to your event (The Darkness or The Light) so as to fully be a part of the Art Feast experience. However, if you're not prepared to be shocked, uncomfortable or confused for parts of it, this is not the event for you.

After all, they say that art should disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed – and this event is perfectly aligned to that ideology.