The English language classical repertoire was first brought to those who could understand it by travelling troupes such as the Kemble family (Charles Kemble was born at Brecon in 1775). With the advance of the English language, theatre in English developed quickly between 1875 and 1925. By 1912 Wales had 34 theatres and many halls licensed for dramatic performances. However, the arrival of sound cinema in the 1930s led to the closure or transformation of most theatres.
The English language classical repertoire was first brought to those who could understand it by travelling troupes such as the Kemble family (Charles Kemble was born at Brecon in 1775) With the advance of the English language theatre in English developed quickly between 1875 and 1925 By 1912 Wales had 34 theatres and many halls licensed for dramatic performances However the arrival of sound cinema in the 1930s led to the closure or transformation of most theatres