A Beatbotz musical · Primary / SEND
Caught in
the Net
A little fish.
A new game.
Someone behind the screen.
Follow Bobby into an underwater world of online friendships, unexpected choices and asking for help. Songs and animated scenes bring the story to life.
Working preview · For staff to explore and discuss
The story
Who is Bobby really talking to?
Bobby wants to play Oceanic on his Ray Station. When a new online friend called Unicorn Sparkly appears, things begin to feel different. The story opens up conversations about online identities, uncomfortable feelings and telling someone who can help.
The walkthrough follows the presentation’s sequence, alternating story scenes with songs. Pause, replay or choose a chapter to suit your group.
Watch together · Talk together
Work through the musical
Chapter 1 of 10 · Story
Meet Bobby
Meet Bobby and enter the underwater world of Caught in the Net.
Pause for a conversation
Suggested prompts for an adult-led discussion. Children can talk about Bobby without sharing personal experiences.
- What did Bobby notice?
- How might he be feeling?
- What could he do next?
- Who could he talk to?
The supplied films include some on-screen words and lyrics. Separate captions and a checked transcript are still to be added.
Beyond the screen
Songs, story and puppets
The Caught in the Net puppets are already part of the project, bringing Bobby’s world into a shared storytelling experience. The songs are also available through the project’s YouTube playlist.
Listen to the songs on YouTube ↗The shorter version
Watch the story overview
A separate 3-minute 22-second film introduces Bobby’s story. Use this to get a feel for the characters and visual world before exploring the full chapter sequence.
Story, music and presentation materials by Simon Davies / Beatbotz. Original theatre concept developed with Amy Davies.
Explore with your school
A story to return to together
The developing resource brings the musical and its presentation into one place. Explore the sequence, consider the language and pacing for your pupils, and help shape the accompanying classroom activities.
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