Chan Ping Chiu is an active figure in Hong Kong theatre. Chan co-found the renowned experimental theatre group “Sand & Bricks” in early 90’s and joined On & On Theatre Workshop in 1998. Since then he has directed most of the productions for the company. Apart from innovative and cutting-edge creative works, Chan also directed for mainstream theatres such as Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, Chung Ying Theatre and Hong Kong Arts Festival. Important works include: Best Wishes, Tête-bêche, Waking Dreams in 1984. In 2013, Chan was selected as the Best Artist of the Year (Drama) by Hong Kong Arts Development Council.