CDS, then called Sons of England Dramatic Society, presented Jean Anouilh's Colombe at the Claremont Civic Centre in March 1984. The show then played at the Masque Theatre in April 1984. The show was directed by John Giese and the cast was as follows:
The production team was:
- Madam Alexandra, a famous actress - Kate Ludford
- Julien, her son - James Skilton
- Paul, her son - Kevin Martley
- Colombe, Julien's wife - Carole Philip
- Emile Robinet, a dramatist - Alastair Duff
- Desfournettes, a Director of the Theatre - Dennis Young
- Lagarde, an actor - Norman Sergeant
- Madame Georges, a dresser - Pat Boothman
- Surette, a secretary - Bernard Benson
- A Hairdresser - Keith Stanley
- A Manicurist - Mildred Mowat
- Joseph, a stage hand - Jonathan Davis
The production team was:
- Stage Manager - Jonathan Davis
- Stage Assistants - Su Cunningham, Sheila Inglis, Achmat Marcus, Jenny Botes
- Lighting and Sound - Andrew Cunningham, John Giese