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Kathryn Yuen is one of ten female playwrights telling the stories behind the triumphs and struggles that mark women’s contribution to our political, social and cultural life. Women, Power & Culture – Then and Now is a two week season of thought-provoking theatre.  Writers: Van Badham, Vanessa Bates, Zoe Hogan, Verity Laughton, Danielle Maas, Maxine Mellor, Suzie Miller, Katie Pollock, Gina Schien, Alana Valentine and Kathryn Yuen. Directors: Sama Ky Balson, Alice Livingstone, Carla Moore, Ngaire O’Leary, Annette Rowlison, Augusta Supple, Susannah Thompson. Season Director: Louise Fischer. New Theatre , Sydney until 5 Nov.

In a world that tries to distinguish between work and play, Rules of Play  explores some intricacies of the space between. From the absurd to the deeply serious the exhibition considers points where – despite our best endeavours to set parameters and make sense of our circumstances – the rules inevitably break down and aspirations must adjust as we continue. Includes face-to-face readings with Teik Kim Pok as part of I'm not a psychic, just a performer. Sep 10 - Oct 1 at Tin Sheds Gallery, Sydney.

A Filipino-Australian who’s who features in the stage play 'Aussies of the Magic Mic and Adobo Kind'. Written and directed by Erica Enriquez and Rosary Coloma, a series of candid vignettes portray the many layers of being Filipino-Australian, yet anyone of any background will relate to these stories. Cast: Ala Paredes, Daniella Serret, Felino Dolloso, Jemwel Danao, Kim Shazell, Shy Magsalin and Valerie Berry, Erica Enriquez, Heidi Lupprian, Jen Whiteley, Joe Chan, John Buencamino, Julien Perrottet, Kenneth Moraleda, Nathan Bowen and Rosary Coloma. Sep 29-Oct 1 at The Forum in Leichhardt. Book thru Sydney Fringe Festival.

Battle Hymn of the Swan Luck Club is the brand new show from Jennifer Wong, premiering as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival.  To the disappointment of tiger mothers worldwide, Sydney comedian Jennifer Wong gleefully presents her first solo stand-up show from the bottom of her heart and the middle of her frontal lobes. Expect jokes and disobedience.  Directed by Anna Bateman. Sep 14-17 and Sep 21-24 at Fusebox, at the Factory Theatre.  Tickets $22/$18.