About us
Our vision is for a creative mindset to become secone nature for everyone.
We work to cultivate a world where creativity flourishes by providing accessible programmes, inspiring content, and a supportive community that encourages innovation in every aspect of life.
Advancing creative learning and arts education in Hong Kong
Creativity allows us to recognise potential within ourselves and the world around us. It promotes problem-solving, nurtures relationships, cultivates resilience, and can transform lives in countless ways. At AFTEC, we work with students, educators, and creative practitioners to plant the seeds of creativity in our community—seeds we have seen yield season after season.
As a proudly homegrown, award-winning Hong Kong organisation, we nurture the city’s greatest natural resource—its people. Through co-designed, collaborative, and inclusive bilingual educational programmes, we create supportive environments where young minds are free to explore, express, and flourish. We spark imagination, build confidence, and foster a sense of growth and belonging together.
Board of Directors
Co-Chairpersons
Mrs Marissa Fung Shaw
Mr Anthony Hung
Directors
Professor Annie Bligh
Dr Thomas Ip
Professor Jane Lai
Mr Abraham Shek Lai-him, GBS, JP
Honorary Advisor
Mr Raymond Wong
AFTEC Team
Who we are


Dr Vicki Ooi
Artistic Director | Educator | Arts Visionary
Dr Vicki Ooi’s journey in the arts began with the literal tearing down of walls—to create Hong Kong’s first double-height black box theatre at The University of Hong Kong. It was a fitting start for a visionary who has spent over six decades breaking boundaries in theatre, education, and cultural policy.
A theatre director, educator, and policy pioneer, Vicki began teaching Drama and Literature at The University of Hong Kong in 1971, where she co-founded The Drama Lab. Her passion for expanding artistic horizons led to the founding of the Seals Players Foundation in 1978, through which she directed over 30 productions and introduced Western plays in translation to local audiences.
In 1992, Vicki founded the Hong Kong chapter of the International Association of Theatre Critics. As a founding member of both this organisation and the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, she has been a passionate advocate for the arts, driving efforts to enhance support and build stronger infrastructure for the creative community in the city. Her belief in the power of creativity to enrich language learning and build confidence led to collaborations with the HKSAR Education Bureau and the British Council, as well as the initiation of innovative drama-in-education programmes. In 2003, she founded Shakespeare4All, and in 2008, she launched The Absolutely Fabulous Theatre Connection—now known simply as AFTEC.
In 2023, Vicki received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hong Kong Federation of Drama Societies, a testament to her remarkable career spanning over 100 productions. Guided by her enduring belief in the transformative power of theatre to educate, empower, and inspire, Vicki continues to explore new creative ground.


Lynn Yau Chief Executive Officer | Arts Educator | Researcher
For over two decades, Lynn Yau has championed the powerful intersection of the arts and education, driven by a belief that creativity fuels not only learning but also well-being and social connection. As the Chief Executive Officer of AFTEC, she has led the development of a dynamic arts-in-education platform grounded in research, empathy, and innovation.
As an advocate for “action research,” Lynn has built a portfolio that tests and applies arts-based strategies in classrooms, universities, and professional training environments. From language learning to social work and medical humanities, she has helped educators and learners tap into the transformative potential of the arts.
Under her leadership, AFTEC has earned multiple Arts Education Awards from the Hong Kong Arts Development Council and received international recognition for its inclusive and impact-driven work.
Lynn is a Clore Fellow (United Kingdom, 2010 – 11) and was commended by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong for her outstanding contributions to arts education. Her research has been presented at international conferences in Hong Kong, Penang, Brisbane, and London.
She was commissioned to write a chapter inCreativity Money Love: Learning for the 21st Century(2011) and co-authored a chapter inThe Palgrave Handbook of Global Arts Education (2017). In September 2025, the following has been published: Evolving Creative Mindsets: Thinking Through the Arts (book by the Hong Kong University Press); Slow is More, an essay commissioned for the10-Year Anniversary Edition of The Slow Professor(University of Toronto Press); and Five Professional Development Programs, an interview with Ellen Winner in Project Zero and Its Impact (Harvard Project Zero).
Lynn continues to inspire new thinking in creative learning while supporting and championing the next generation of creative educators, practitioners, and cultural leaders.
Leadership team

Jenny Ng
Director of Teaching and Learning
An educator, mentor, advocate, and champion of inclusivity, Jenny has over 20 years of teaching, curriculum development, and education transformation experience. Her career has spanned primary and secondary classrooms, university consultancy, and professional development training, with a consistent focus on fostering inclusive, dynamic learning environments for all students.
As the Director of Teaching and Learning, Jenny identifies and harnesses opportunities to connect the arts and education sectors. She collaborates with artists, educators, and community stakeholders to develop innovative teaching strategies, lead professional development programmes, and embed creativity into school curricula. Her work strengthens AFTEC’s mission to equip students with the critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills essential for the future.


Ebona Yeung
Deputy Director of Creative Catalysts
Drawn to the arts’ power to foster openness, flexibility, and human connection, Ebona is a graduate of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and brings a rich background in stage management and a passion for arts education to her role at AFTEC.
Having worked across a range of theatre productions and events, Ebona plays a pivotal role in bridging the worlds of arts and education. Driven by a belief in the transformative potential of creative learning, she works to integrate creative practices into school curricula, build meaningful collaborations between artists and teachers, and support environments where young people can explore, connect, and thrive.
On both the front lines and behind the scenes, she listens deeply to the needs of students, educators, and creative practitioners, ensuring that AFTEC’s programmes are both inspiring and impactful.


Calvin Co
Head of Administration
Calvin combines his business background with a strong dedication to arts education. Since joining in 2014, he has spearheaded the From Page to Stage® programme, produced hundreds of performances, and played a key role in the award-winning Shalowan outdoor festivals in 2018 and 2019.
Inspired by theatre’s power to connect and transform, Calvin is particularly passionate about its impact on young people, demonstrated through his involvement in the Bravo! Hong Kong Youth Theatre Awards. He oversees vital administration, project management, and government-funded initiatives, working to advance AFTEC’s vision across schools, communities, and the arts sector.


Eleanor Lam
Project Manager
Eleanor has a unique blend of scientific training and artistic curiosity. A graduate in biochemistry who also pursued cultural and arts studies during her university years, she believes that the arts should be accessible, exploratory, and a source of joy for everyone—and that creativity has a measurable positive impact.
Since joining AFTEC, Eleanor has supported a wide range of projects, from theatre productions and outdoor festivals to creative public workshops. She currently manages the AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project, coordinating teams, resources, and stakeholders to ensure that creative, cross-curricular learning thrives in local schools.
Eleanor also supports programme planning, training, and mentoring, helping to bridge disciplines, connections, interests, and people who share a passion for creativity.

Vivien Lee
Project Manager
Community-building and authentic connections are at the heart of Vivien’s work. With a background in communications within the social welfare sector, she later transitioned into the arts and culture industry, managing audience development and arts education programmes at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Her community roots and creative mindset come together in the AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project.
Uniting teachers, creative practitioners, and funders, she ensures that goals are aligned and projects move forward with purpose and impact. Believing in the power of creativity to foster individuality, interests, and relationships, Vivien is dedicated to strengthening the arts ecosystem and advancing creative education in Hong Kong.

Dara Ho
Assistant Project Manager
Dara’s background is closely linked to arts and culture. She majored in humanities at university, participated in improvisational theatre, and is trained in guiding art tours. After graduation, she engaged in community arts in her professional work. Whether as a participant or a coordinator, she deeply feels the impact of the arts on individuals and communities.
Currently, she focuses on coordinating theatre projects, dedicated to delivering inspiring artistic experiences. She actively connects teachers and the public to expand the local arts network and promote arts education. Through her work, she contributes to AFTEC’s vision of enhancing public participation in the arts through creative learning.

Tammy Poon
Assistant Marketing & Publicity Manager
Tammy brings a deep-rooted passion for the arts and a clear vision for public engagement to her role. From a children’s choir with just three staff members to one of Hong Kong’s major performing arts groups, her career has spanned organisations of all scales—always with a focus on making the arts more visible, accessible, and engaging for diverse audiences.
Tammy’s appreciation for the arts fuels her commitment to connecting people with creative experiences, and she works to amplify the reach of AFTEC’s initiatives. She is driven to light the way for more people to discover the transformative power of the arts and how they can shape, inspire, and expand the way we see the world.
Creative Catalysts
Admin and Finance
Collaborators
| Samantha AU Wing Yan | Principal, Alliance Primary School, Sheung Shui |
| Dr Yiman AU | Panellist |
| Professor Anne BAMFORD, OBE, FCGI | Guest of Honour |
| Professor Anna CY CHAN | Advisory Committee & Respondent, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| Caleb CHAN | Tutor |
| Calista CHAN | Facilitator |
| Chai CHAN | Teacher, Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Primary School |
| Felissa CHAN Wan In | Creative Practitioner, Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble |
| Gabbie CHAN Hiu Ling | Creative Practitioner, Passoverdance |
| Giann CHAN | Make-up Supervisor |
| CHAN Hung | Teacher, Jordan Valley St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School |
| Jenny CHAN Tin Chi | Creative Practitioner, Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble |
| CHAN Kin Man | Tutor |
| CHAN Lai Sheung | Principal, HHCKLA Buddhist Ching Kok Lin Association School |
| Mary CHAN | Advisory Committee & Panellist, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| Nelson CHAN Chi Hang | Principal, Cho Yiu Catholic Primary School |
| Olivia CHAN | Teacher, Alliance Primary School, Sheung Shui |
| CHAN Wan Ki | Teacher, Alliance Primary School, Sheung Shui |
| CHAN Wan Lok Michelle | Creative Practitioner, Tutor |
| Zanica CHAN | Teacher, HHCKLA Buddhist Ching Kok Lin Association School |
| CHEN Manyun | Teacher, Bui O Public School |
| CHENG Chung Man | Teacher, Tuen Mun Government Primary School |
| CHENG Fung Ling, Grace | Creative Practitioner |
| Grace CHENG Sim Yee | Head of Creative Practice (Visual Arts) |
| Jojo CHENG | Hair Styling Supervisor |
| Yans CHENG | Creative Practitioner |
| Yolanda CHENG | Tutor |
| Paul CHEUK | Dialogue Facilitator, Book Launch |
| Ada CHEUNG | Advisory Committee, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| Cheryl CHEUNG | Graphic Designer |
| Elvin CHEUNG | Actor |
| Ivan CHEUNG | Teacher, Tin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School |
| Rebecca CHEUNG | Actor |
| Reds CHEUNG | Creative Practitioner, Laichankee |
| Shana CHEUNG | Creative Practitioner |
| Sharon CHEUNG | Dialogue Facilitator, Book Launch |
| Sinman CHEUNG | Stage Model Construction |
| Dr CHEUNG Sze Man | Ecologist |
| Zoe CHEUNG | Tutor |
| CHIANG Tung Leung | Principal, Queen Elizabeth School Old Students’ Association Primary School |
| CHIN Chun Yin | Vice Principal, Tuen Mun Government Primary School |
| Dr CHIU Sein Tuck | Ecologist |
| Tommy CHIU | Teacher, Alliance Primary School, Tai Hang Tung |
| CHONG Ming Yui | Teacher, Hong Kong and Macau Lutheran Church Primary School |
| CHOW Cheuk Wing | Teacher, Jordan Valley St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School |
| CHOW Kwai Fong | Principal, Si Yuan School Of The Precious Blood |
| Pewan CHOW | Panellist |
| CHOW Wing Yan | Creative Practitioner, Boney Show |
| 周粵華 | Teacher, Tuen Mun Government Primary School |
| CHU Cheuk Wai Margaret | Tutor, Creative Practitioner |
| Dr Priscila CHU Hiu Fong | Head of Creative Practice (Performing Arts) |
| William CHU | Dialogue Facilitator |
| Edwin CHUK | Assistant to Director, Tutor |
| Ian CHUNG | Tutor |
| CHUNG Hau Yi | Teacher, Tin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School |
| CHUNG Kwan Ling | Principal, Tin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School |
| Susanna CHUNG | Panellist |
| Heather COOPER | Tutor |
| Irgel ENKHSAIKHAN | Keynote |
| Dr Susan FAN, BBS, JP | Advisory Committee, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| Yan FAN | Production Manager |
| FOK Yee Shun Esion | Stage Crew |
| Oscar FUNG | Curator |
| FUNG Shu Ying | Stage Manager / Deputy Stage Manager |
| FUNG Wing Lam | Creative Practitioner |
| Benjamin HAO | Creative Practitioner |
| Candace HAU | Teacher, Alliance Primary School, Tai Hang Tung |
| Professor Lois HETLAND | Advisory Committee, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| HO Man Ki Monki | Dresser |
| HO Pui Chi Bonnie | Dresser |
| HO Ting Chit | Vice Principal, Si Yuan School Of The Precious Blood |
| HO Yin Fai | Principal, Hong Kong and Macau Lutheran Church Primary School |
| HO Yuet Yi | Teacher, Tin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School |
| Eric HONG | Photographer |
| Kittikorn HONGYIM | Advisory Committee, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| HUANG Xiao Ting | Costume Design Assistant |
| HUI Ka Yui | Teacher, Queen Elizabeth School Old Students’ Association Primary School |
| Professor HUI Na Na Anna | Panellist, Book Launch & Honorary Evaluation Consultant, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| HUNG Ying Ying | Teacher, Tin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School |
| IP Nga Yin | Teacher, Hong Kong and Macau Lutheran Church Primary School |
| KAM Shing Hei | Panellist |
| Kevin KAN | Tutor |
| KEUNG Lap Yu Candice | Artist, Creative Practitioner |
| Professor Sunah KIM | Advisory Committee, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| Greg KLERKX | Trainer |
| Justin KO | Adaptation Assistant, Video Production Assistatnt |
| Jess KONG | Creative Practitioner |
| Miko KU | Costume Design |
| KWOK Chuk Yi | Teacher, Hong Kong and Macau Lutheran Church Primary School |
| 郭可盈 | Teacher, Shek Lei Catholic Primary School |
| Victor KWOK | Panellist |
| Paul KWONG | Teacher, HHCKLA Buddhist Ching Kok Lin Association School |
| LAI Chun Ling | Creative Practitioner |
| Dr Cora LAI | Scientist |
| Gloria LAI Wai Shan | Creative Practitioner, Laichankee |
| LAI Po Ki | Teacher, Tuen Mun Government Primary School |
| Priscilla LAI | Lead Creative Practitioner |
| Soilworm LAI | Artist & Creative Practitioner, STICKYLINE |
| Yoki LAI | Creative Practitioner |
| 黎玉娟 | Teacher, Tuen Mun Government Primary School |
| Charlene LAM, Ph.D. | Scientist |
| LAM Chung On | Teacher, HHCKLA Buddhist Ching Kok Lin Association School & Panellist |
| Debbie LAM | Panellist |
| Jenny LAM | Teacher, Ho Lap Primary School (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) |
| Kating LAM | Actor |
| Lun LAM | Production Manager |
| Sandy LAM | Teacher, Toi Shan Association Primary School |
| LAM Wing YU | Teacher, Queen Elizabeth School Old Students’ Association Primary School |
| Benny LAU | Panellist |
| Cecilia LAU | Actor, Tutor |
| Professor Chi Pang LAU, BBS, JP | Advisory Committee, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| Sherlene LAU | Principal, Alliance Primary School, Tai Hang Tung |
| Thomas LAWSON | AI Voiceover |
| LEE Ah Ni | Teacher, Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Primary School |
| Dexter LEE | Artist, Creative Practitioner |
| Dominic LEE | Actor, Tutor, Panellist |
| Heidi LEE | Advisory Committee & Panel Chair, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| LEE Hoi Yan | Creative Practitioner |
| LEE Kin Wai Max | Stage Crew |
| LEE Ma Tai | Sound Designer |
| Sheryl LEE | Panellist |
| Suey LEE | Panellist |
| Mic LEONG | Artist & Creative Practitioner, STICKYLINE |
| Avis LEUNG | Teacher, Ho Lap Primary School (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) |
| Cherry LEUNG | Creative Practitioner |
| Kam Chiu LEUNG | Advisory Committee, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| LEUNG Yu Fai | Principal, Shek Lei Catholic Primary School |
| LI Ching Yiu | Teacher, Si Yuan School Of The Precious Blood |
| Chucky LI | Creative Practitioner |
| Seamy LI | Wardrobe Supervisor |
| LI Sik Kim Robert | Panellist & Independent Evaluator, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| LI Yin Ngai | Teacher, Si Yuan School Of The Precious Blood |
| Joseph LIN | Panellist |
| LIN Po Hsuan | Percussion Artist |
| Thomas LIN | Tutor |
| Joanne LIU, All things Bright and Beautiful | Panellist |
| Charlotte LUI | Creative Practitioner |
| Jason LUNG | Actor, Facilitator |
| MA Lu | Panellist |
| MAK Wai Yee | Assistant Stage Manager |
| MAN Po Ying | Vice Principal, Tin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School & Panellist |
| Steve MOFFITT | Advisory Committee, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| Candice MOORE | Actor, Voiceover |
| 吳尚羲 | Teacher, Tuen Mun Government Primary School |
| NG Shu Tung | Principal, Ho Lap Primary School (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) |
| NG Siu Mei | Assistant Principal, Jordan Valley St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School |
| Marc Ngan | Tutor |
| Barry O’RORKE | Actor, Voiceover |
| Orange Vitamins | Graphic Designer |
| PAK Shuk Ho | Teacher, Toi Shan Association Primary School |
| PENG Qianjing | Teacher, Bui O Public School |
| Kathy POON | Teacher, Tin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School |
| Kenny POON | Voiceover |
| Chris PUN Chi Fai | Principal, Bui O Public School |
| Kate REILLY | Tutor |
| Andrew RITCHIE | Set & Lighting Designer |
| Louis SCHULZ | Keynote |
| Michael SHARMON | Adaptation |
| Larry SHUEN | Creative Practitioner |
| SHUNG Yuen Ting | Teacher, Alliance Primary School, Sheung Shui |
| Dr Ria SINHA | Panellist |
| Cathy SIU | Costume Designer |
| SIU Yuet Ting | Deputy Stage Manager |
| Cassandra So | Intern |
| Helen SO | Advisory Committee, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| SO Premium Ojee | Movement Assistant |
| SO Pui Shan | Teacher, Alliance Primary School, Tai Hang Tung |
| SO Wing Yan Vanessa | Hair Styling Artist |
| Melissa SOROHAN | Tutor |
| SUNG Tin Yan | Teacher, Cho Yiu Catholic Primary School |
| SZETO Wai Kin | Video Designer |
| Ar TAM | Creative Practitioner |
| Keith TAM | Panellist |
| Dr TAM Po Chi, Pansy | Panellist |
| Professor William TAM | Panellist |
| tamshui | Graphic Designer |
| May TAN | Keynote |
| Marco TANG | Dialogue Facilitator |
| TANG Oi Yi | Teacher, Queen Elizabeth School Old Students’ Association Primary School |
| TANG Pui Sze Peggy | Teacher, Tuen Mun Government Primary School & Panellist |
| Ray TANG | Actor |
| Topong TO | Creative Practitioner |
| Dr TONG Man Yee | Principal, Toi Shan Association Primary School |
| TSAI Chih Wai | Movement Director |
| TSANG Chi Cheong | Principal, Jordan Valley St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School |
| TSANG Koon Man | Teacher, Tuen Mun Government Primary School |
| Dr Jack TSAO | Respondent |
| TSE Chi Mei | Principal, Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Primary School |
| Crystal TSE | Teacher, Alliance Primary School, Tai Hang Tung |
| Kiley TSE | Vice Principal, Ho Lap Primary School (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) |
| Samantha TSE | Creative Practitioner, Boney Show |
| Sing Jantzen TSE | Lead Creative Practitioner |
| Professor TSENG Sun Man | Panellist |
| Liz TSUI Yan Ki | Tutor, Creative Practitioner |
| WAN Kit Man | Teacher, Cho Yiu Catholic Primary School |
| WAN Sze Yan | Lighting Programmer |
| 黃碧莉 | Teacher, Shek Lei Catholic Primary School |
| Carman WONG | Teacher, Toi Shan Association Primary School |
| 黃之詠 | Teacher, Shek Lei Catholic Primary School |
| Dickson WONG | Teacher, HHCKLA Buddhist Ching Kok Lin Association School |
| Dixon WONG | Surtitles Translation |
| Franchesca WONG | Actor, Tutor |
| WONG Fung Ha | Principal, Tuen Mun Government Primary School |
| Isaac WONG | Tutor |
| Jourdan WONG Tsz In | Teacher, Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Primary School |
| WONG Ping Tong | Stage Crew |
| WONG Po Wa Christine | Advisory Committee, AFTEC Jockey Club Creative Futures Project |
| WONG Sin Sze | Teacher, Tin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School |
| 黃倩儀 | Teacher, Tuen Mun Government Primary School |
| WONG Yee Lin | Teacher, Cho Yiu Catholic Primary School |
| Yellow WONG | Assistant Stage Manager |
| WONG Yin Mei May | Teacher, Tuen Mun Government Primary School |
| WU Sze Yan | Teacher, Bui O Public School |
| WU Wai Ching | Assistant Stage Manager |
| XU Wei Yan | Make-up Artist |
| Kingie YAU | Actor, Tutor |
| Alison YEUNG | Teacher, HHCKLA Buddhist Ching Kok Lin Association School |
| Chunto YEUNG | Actor, Tutor |
| Howard YEUNG | Tutor |
| Cally YIP | Creative Practitioner, Passoverdance |
| Esther YIP | Teacher, Tin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School |
| Gabriel YU | Intern |
| Louis YU, MH | Panel Chair |
Collaborating Organisations
- Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College
- Creative Media Zone, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- Cultural Literacy (LIVE), Hong Kong Baptist University
- Department of Art and Design, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
- Department of Cultural and Religious Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Department of Early Childhood Education, Education University of Hong Kong
- Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong
- Department of Sport, Physical Education and Health, Hong Kong Baptist University
- Experiential Learning Team, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong
- Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong
- Gateway Education Programme, City University of Hong Kong
- HK Footage Production Ltd
- Hong Kong International Literary Festival
- ioio
- Jean CK Ho Family Foundation
- Master of Education, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong
- Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
- Nature – Everything Works Limited
- Panasonic
- Research Centre of Creative Arts and Public Value, Education University of Hong Kong
- Sap Fong
- School of Biomedical Sciences, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong
- Shun Hing Technology Co. Ltd.
- The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
- The University of Hong Kong Common Core
- Unique Design Team Limited
- Views Design & Printing Company









