Synopsis
7 – 8 October 2026
EXCLUSIVE PRE-SALE FOR NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBERS BEGINS 10AM FRIDAY 9 JANUARY
TICKETS GO ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC 10AM MONDAY 12 JANUARY
Described as an ‘absolute must-see’, this auto-tune rock opera is brought to you by re:group performance collective, the acclaimed team behind Coil, UFO and POV.
Set in Wagga Wagga in the early 2000s, AUTO-TUNE is a raucous work of “gig theatre” that follows Michael, a teenage Silverchair fan who discovers he has a strange superpower. The same way auto-tune technology perfects pitch, Michael finds he can time-travel, auto-tuning his life to rid it of dumb statements, awkward pauses and cringe jokes. But when this music-mad weirdo makes the biggest mistake of his life, will his auto-tune superpower save him?
Told through an audiovisual set of 17 banging songs and live video captions, this innovative and genre defying performance feels like discovering your new favourite band on the side-stage of a music festival.
In a pitch perfect world where algorithms seem to be the answer, AUTO-TUNE is a fifty-five minute romp into a messy, sweaty universe that proves otherwise. It is a regret-filled love letter to millennial culture – Nokia 3315s, teen drinking, Limp Bizkit and questionable decision-making – featuring eclectic and energetic songwriting and a compelling narrative about the value of mistakes.
“…a brilliantly inventive, totally engaging piece of theatre.” – Theatre Red, Paul Gilchrist
“re:group prove they are the most exciting performance collective…an absolute must-see” – Theatre Thoughts
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Ticket prices
Standard
$45.00
Concession^
$39.00
Groups 4+ (per person)
$39.00
Under 30
$35.00
School Group (1 teacher ticket free for every 15 student tickets)Book Here
$25.00
* A transaction fee applies. This range includes Concession, Groups or Package prices which have specific requirements.
Dates & Times
Wednesday 7 October 2026, 7pm
Thursday 8 October 2026, 1pm (School performance) & 7pm
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre
DURATION:
Approximately 55 minutes, with no interval.
WARNINGS:
This performance contains flashing lights, loud noises and may contain strobe lights and haze effects.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences aged 15+.
LATECOMERS:
For most performances, latecomers cannot be admitted until a break in the performance. Please allow plenty of time to cover traffic and parking delays.
VENUE:
The Courtyard Studio
ACCESS INFORMATION
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Concessions
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