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Devil's Catechism, The
a Jack Tale story

Sound recording, story; The Devil's Catechism, a European Jack tale, outwitting the devil story, riddling tale and participatory story, told by Ben Haggarty, as part of a performance Midwinter Tales, at The King of Hearts arts centre, Norwich, 16th December 2006

Introduction by Aude Gotto, followed by an introduction and story told by Ben Haggarty. A story about Jack the widow's son, who seeks his fortune following the advice given by his mother on her death bed: 'do as you would done by'; the advice of a beggar, and the advice of the devil. This leads Jack to find a wife. The devil then offers Jack and his wife a flock of sheep on the understanding that, in a years time, he will appear at their door and ask them 12 questions which they must answer in order to keep the sheep and enjoy years of happiness. The questions take the form of riddles and follow a pattern of 'What is your one?', 'What is your two?' and so on. The riddles are answered with suggestions from the audience.

audience:- adult; family
    recording quality
condition:- good
completeness:- complete
duration:- 0 hours, 27 minutes, 55 seconds

storytelling:- storyteller: Ben Haggarty
male / British / born 30.11.1958

storytelling:- Master of Ceremonies: Aude Gotto
female / occupation King of Hearts Artistic Manager; Director

origin:- Europe


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programming & administration:- programmer: Aude Gotto
administrator: The King of Hearts; The Kings of Hearts Arts Centre


storytelling:- Norwich, Norfolk, England: The King of Hearts: The King of Hearts Arts Centre
16 Dec 2006
public performance: Midwinter Tales


performance recording from:- archivist: Kate Norgate


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