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The term [[Jack-in-the-box]] usually refers to a toy consisting of a box containing a figure on a spring which pops up when the lid is opened. The term has been used in various metaphoric and other ways, often to refer to a particular person or as a title of a musical, literary or theatrical work, in this case sometimes spelled ''[[Jack in the Box]]''.
 
The term [[Jack-in-the-box]] usually refers to a toy consisting of a box containing a figure on a spring which pops up when the lid is opened. The term has been used in various metaphoric and other ways, often to refer to a particular person or as a title of a musical, literary or theatrical work, in this case sometimes spelled ''[[Jack in the Box]]''.
  

Revision as of 06:51, 17 November 2022

The term "Jack-in-the-box"

The term Jack-in-the-box usually refers to a toy consisting of a box containing a figure on a spring which pops up when the lid is opened. The term has been used in various metaphoric and other ways, often to refer to a particular person or as a title of a musical, literary or theatrical work, in this case sometimes spelled Jack in the Box.

Below are some South African examples

Jack in the Box the operetta

This is an operetta with words and music by Betty Misheiker (1919-2015)

The original text

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

Sources

http://www.bettymisheiker.com/pages/intro.html

Betty Misheiker. 1972. Jack in the Box. Music and lyrics. Dramatic, Artistic, and Literary Rights Organisation.

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