BATAVIA/The Brisbane Story, Brothers at Odds opening night sheds light on Batavia’s beginnings

A one act play created by Derek Maxfield called Brothers at Odds, The Brisbane Story, opened at the First Presbyterian Church at 300 East Main street on Friday evening. The 30-minute one act play takes place in the late 1870’s. The play introduces you to George Brisbane, the son of …

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BATAVIA/GCC Playwright/History Professor creates script telling the story and importance of the Brisbane Mansion

Announced at last Monday evening’s Batavia City Council meeting by City Historian Larry Barnes, a play about the story behind the Brisbane Mansion has been created and is going through rehearsals currently. Barnes says the cast of five will present “Brothers at Odds” to the community beginning June 3, 2022, …

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