CDS, then called Sons of England Dramatic Society, presented John Chapman's Diplomatic Baggage at the Claremont Civic Centre in December 1975. The show was directed by Peter Pickering and the cast was as follows:
The production team was:
- Captain Luke Layton, R.N. (Retd.) - Tom St. Clair-Laing
- Pamela Layton - Erica Henton
- Harrison Tweedle, M.B.E. - Michael Harris
- Barry Layton - Keith Canning
- Chauffeur - Sydney Plax
- Monsieur Martell - Tony Hanson
- Madame Martell - Greta Plax
- Hotel Porter - Tony Mitchell
- Chambermaid - Chris Highton
- Eloise - Maureen Richardson
- Simone - Joanna Rowland
The production team was:
- Stage Manager - Sydney Plax
- Assistant Stage Managers - Peter Farr and David Vanider-Hill
- Lighting and Sound Effects - Robert Dobson
- Set Design - Peter Pickering
- Set Constructed By - Sydney Plax, Peter Farr, David Vanider-Hill, Robert Dobson
- Prompt and Production Secretary - Betty Pickering
- Properties - Ruth Just and Dianne Brooks
- Front of House Manager - Mac Park
- Ticket Convenor and Box Office - Jenny Rowlandson
- Publicity and Programme - Erica Henton