Just in time for the holidays: Mainspring Collective and The Brooklyn Lyceum present the first installment of their new children’s theater series, ‘Monster Literature,’ written and conceived by Daniel John Kelley.

The first episode, “’Twas the Night Before...MONSTERS!� offers a new twist on an old classic when an evil wizard threatens to destroy the holiday spirit by changing the poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas� by unleashing his army of silly monsters. Young heroine Benjy Bleeglehorn (along with her dashing sidekick, Bravo Kirkwood) must battle this army of misguided monsters with their wit and compassion in order to restore the poem and rediscover the spirit of the holidays.

“’Twas the Night Before...MONSTERS,� featuring original music and video elements, is original holiday fun for the whole family. Performances take place on various dates in December. Please check out www.monsterliterature.com for more information. Brooklyn Lyceum is located at 227 Fourth Ave. in Park Slope.

Also this weekend at the Lyceum: The Will Shaw Fun and Funny Juggling Show! on December 5.

Will Shaw presents his award-winning blend of physical comedy, verbal wit and amazing skills. December 5 at noon and 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 each, or $30 for four, and can be purchased at the door or online at www.brooklynlyceum.com.

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