COMET BOOMBOX

by Chenturan Aran

A real friend takes you on their system upgrade.

Teen influencer Retro and her childhood robot, Comet, host the world's most popular human-AI relationship podcast.

But when a secret betrayal sparks a public scandal, their friendship implodes in spectacular fashion.

As tensions rise between humans and AI, Retro and Comet find themselves at the centre of a growing cultural divide. The problem? Their friendship has always come with strings attached. Can trust survive when one friend gets to decide how the other grows?

Funny, chaotic and unexpectedly moving, Comet Boombox is a multi-generational story about love, companionship and the stories we tell ourselves about ownership. It asks whether we should treat our machines the way we hope they might one day treat us.

If Retro and Comet can learn to let each other change, maybe there's hope we can be companions rather than masters and servants.
Co-Creators: Chenturan Aran, Ruby Duncan & Vivian Nguyen
Writer: Chenturan Aran
Cast (of 1): Ruby Duncan
This listing is updated as cast/creatives are confirmed in the lead-up to the production, and if there are changes to the team.
Season: 17/11 - 22/11 (previews 17/11, opening night [invitation only] 18/11)
Times: Tues-Sat 9pm, Sun 7pm
Ticket Prices:
- Previews: $24.50
- General Admission: $29.50
Approximate Run Time: 80 minutes (no interval)
Content Warnings: Strong language, adult themes, sexual references. Contains references to audience members; no participation required.