EVENT DESCRIPTION
Playfully fusing theatre, live orchestral music and contemporary dance, The Nature of Why by the award-winning Paraorchestra invites the audience to be part of an inclusive, immersive spectacle.
In this unique, intimate experiential piece, directed by world-renowned British conductor and Artistic Director of Paraorchestra Charles Hazlewood and acclaimed Australian choreographer Caroline Bowditch, musicians and dancers of the award-winning Paraorchestra ensemble weave among the audience to a cinematic live score composed by Will Gregory of Goldfrapp.
Taking inspiration from the boundless curiosity of Nobel prize-winning theoretical physicist Richard Feynman and his search for meaning in the world, The Nature of Why is an uplifting, thought-provoking work that experiments with the nature of performance. As unexpected interactions and moments of delight pop up across the gently-lit set, performers, musicians and audience become one in a sonic choose-your-own-adventure that surprises at every turn.
Paraorchestra are the world’s first professional orchestra of disabled and non-disabled musicians and made their debut at the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 London Paralympics. In 2025, they were the winners of the Royal Philharmonic Society’s “Ensemble Award”.
Composer: Will Gregory
Choreographer: Caroline Bowditch
Conductor: Charles Hazlewood
Directors: Caroline Bowditch and Charles Hazlewood
Date and Time
27/2/2026 (Fri) 7:30pm
28/2/2026 (Sat) 3pm^, 7:30pm^#
1/3/2026 (Sun) 3pm
# The “No Limits” Opening Ceremony will take place prior to the performance
^ Pre-Performance Touch Tour
Approx. 60 minutes with no interval
Performed in English
Recommended for ages 6 and above
Standing only. Audience are free to move around on the theatre stage.
Audience are advised to wear clothing suitable for moving around. High heels and long dresses are not recommended.
To ensure the best experience, audience are advised to store baggage in the cloakroom of Kwai Tsing Theatre.
The performance includes scenes with lower light levels.
To ensure safety for all attendees, we recommend visually impaired audience members attend the performance with a companion. It is advised that individuals under the age of 12 be accompanied by an adult.
