Join us on Saturday 5th of September for a magical performance of THE FISH! A 20minute puppetry and movement based POP UP!

We are TBC (the bunker collective) a group from Aotearoa Nz, based here in Naarm making tactile imaginative work, telling stories and building community through creation. 

Specially commissioned with funding from the Peace and Disarmament Education Trust by Wellington Puppetry Festival 2026 this show follows a father and daughter as they navigate the cycles of family history, courage, cardboard, love and the sea. 
We will be running POP UP SHOWS all day from 9am – 3pm ON THE HOUR. With a final evening show at 7pm. There will be t-shirts and trinkets for sale thanks to our good friends at Angels Aotearoa. Plus a kids creative area to draw all their fishy dreams. Did we mention kids come FREE? Pay what you can for anyone old enough to, but if money is an issue get in contact and we will figure it out.

Because art MUST be accessible to everyone, especially the young. 

So see you Saturday, bring the kids, your best friend, your grandma, your neighbour, your celebrity crush, your goggles and plenty of imagination.

Peace, love and water,

TBC x 

Joey Sheppard and Thomas Steinmann are multidisciplinary artists, puppeteers and performers from Aotearoa. Forming this collective upon graduating Toi Whakaari Nz Drama school, gaining nominations at Wellington Fringe festival the following year. After expanding their practice across the Tasman sea in 2026 they are beyond excited to share this new work THE FISH with you all.