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en-wikipedia-org-2232		Theatre of Wales - Wikipedia			.html	text/html	2027	255	71	Theatre in Wales includes dramatic works in both the Welsh language and English language. The development of Renaissance theatre in England did not have great influence in Wales, as the gentry found different forms of artistic patronage. By 1912 Wales had 34 theatres and many halls licensed for dramatic performances. A full theatre tradition only developed in Wales with 20th century Welsh drama. Thomas Scott-Ellis, 8th Baron Howard de Walden, used his patronage to attempt the foundation of a national theatre for Wales. He was commissioned to write an exemplary play for the National Eisteddfod in 1957; his offering Absolom Fy Mab was accepted to great critical acclaim in Welsh dramatic circles, as were his translations of two English language plays: John Masefield's Good Friday and Norman Nicholson's The Old Man of the Mountain. "Has Welsh theatre found its voice?". List of theatres in Wales	./cache/en-wikipedia-org-2232.html	./txt/en-wikipedia-org-2232.txt