AUTO-TUNE
7 – 8 October 2026
A re:group performance collective production.
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
Image: Lucy Parakhina
Show details:
Synopsis
7 – 8 October 2026
A re:group performance collective production.
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
Image: Lucy Parakhina
Dates & Times
Wednesday 7 October 2026, 7pm (post-show Q&A with performers)
Thursday 8 October 2026, 5pm & 7.30pm (post-show 3-Piece Meal support gig)
Details
PRESENTED BY:
Canberra Theatre Centre
DURATION:
Approximately 1 hour, with no interval.
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.
WARNINGS:
This performance contains flashing lights, loud noises, haze effects, smoke effects, coarse language and adult themes
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences aged 15+.
VENUE:
The Courtyard Studio
ACCESS INFORMATION
Creative Credits
AUTO-TUNE
Text Mark Rogers
Director / Designer Solomon Thomas
Musicians / Performers Ashley Bundang, Liam ‘Snowy’ Halliwell, Mark Rogers
Creative Team Mark Rogers, Solomon Thomas, Malcolm Whittaker, Steve Wilson-Alexander, Carly Young
Stage Manager Justice Georgopoulos
Production Manager Eden Trickett
Lighting Designer Kelsey Lee
Creative Producer Malcolm Whittaker
Administration Intimate Spectacle
Gallery
Support act
With their energetic performances and catchy tunes, Canberra based pop punk band 3-Piece Meal are inspired by early 2000s pop punk music mixed with their individual takes on the genre. Formed in 2019, drummer Burger, guitarist Chips, and bassist Soda, have played at gigs across Canberra coming together to win talent shows, and write many break-up songs, despite never being in a serious relationship.
Band members are:
Marc Cheah – Guitar/Vocals
Wren Colina-Alcazar/Vocals
Elijah Logan – Drums
NEED TO KNOW
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Book tickets to any three 2026 shows and take advantage of membership benefits until 31 December 2026.
Plus! 2027 performances are now on sale. Book tickets to any three 2027 shows and unlock membership benefits starting 1 January 2027.
Buying any ticket to any show counts towards your membership, so whether you want to laugh, dance or feel something totally new, your path to membership is uniquely yours.
Throughout the year, members will enjoy priority presales, flexible ticket options, exclusive invites, discounts at the Link Bar and special offers at nearby restaurants – all the little extras that make your time at the theatre feel like it was made just for you.
TICKETING & SAFETY
Canberra Ticketing is the authorised ticket seller for Canberra Theatre Centre events with tickets sold and issued by QTIX as the ticketing agent. You will receive various communications from both Canberra Ticketing and QTIX while purchasing tickets in the new system.
Please be aware that Canberra Theatre Centre has no obligation to honour tickets purchased via unauthorised re-sellers. If you attend the event with a ticket purchased via an unauthorised re-seller such as Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, The Ticket Merchant, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or otherwise, you may be refused entry to the event.
Find further information on ticket resale and scalping here.
Concessions
A range of concession prices are available to all our Canberra Theatre Centre patrons, and the exact nature of concessions will vary from show to show. We recommend that you check the specific pricing of each show when making your purchasing decision. Where concession prices are listed, proof of eligibility for concession must be presented at the Canberra Ticketing Box Office upon collection of tickets or full price may be charged.
Your safety is our priority
Here at Canberra Theatre Centre, we are committed to delivering safe & enjoyable performing arts experiences. View important information at COVID Safe Operations.
