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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 and the libretto in 1973, also by DALRO.
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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