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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
The music and lyrics published by DALRO (Dramatic, Artistic, and Literary Rights Organisation) in 1972.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack-in-the-box
http://www.bettymisheiker.com/pages/intro.html
Betty Misheiker. 1972. Jack in the Box. Music and lyrics. DALRO (Dramatic, Artistic, and Literary Rights Organisation).
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