Acknowledgement of Country

Middle Raged respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we create, rehearse and perform. We pay our deepest respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their ongoing connection to Country, culture and community.

We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. This land always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.

We extend that respect to all First Nations peoples who join us in the audience tonight, and to the women whose stories have shaped this show.

Special Thanks

Thank you to every woman who shared their story with us – whether through an interview, a survey, a Facebook post, or a conversation in a hallway. This show exists because you trusted us with your truth.

To our workshop audiences, who sat in rooms and gave us their honest feedback, helping us shape and reshape this show over and over again – thank you. You made it better.

To the many, many people who have supported this project over the past five years – in ways big and small – we see you and we are so grateful.

To our families and friends, who have held down the fort, understood the late nights, and never stopped believing – thank you. We couldn't have done this without you.

To Kai Mann-Robertson, for five years of design support, patience, brilliance and this beautiful digital program – you have shaped how the world sees this show. Thank you.

To the team at Andrew Kay & Associates, for believing so strongly in this project and giving us the platform to bring it to life.

And most importantly, to our daughters – Harper and Billy – who have watched us disappear into this world for five years, who have asked "how was Middle Raged today?" and who have been our biggest cheerleaders. This is for you.

With love and gratitude,

Queenie van de Zandt & Tiffany Noack
Co-writers, Middle Raged