CDS, then called Sons of England Dramatic Society, presented Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler, translated by Una Ellis-Fermor, at the Masque Theatre in 1990. The show was directed by Brenda Gray and the cast was as follows:
The production team was:
- Berte - Kathryn Yarwood
- Juliane Tesman - Ann Buxton
- Jorgen Tesman - Alan Kenyon
- Hedda Tesman - Yvonne Copley
- Thea Elvsted - Olivia Howard
- Judge Brack - Arthur Clarke
- Eiljert Lövborg - Steve King
The production team was:
- Set Design - Jill Cooke
- Stage Management - David Johnson, Heather Maclachlan, Dawn Silbert, Michael McDonnell
- Properties - Frances Brunwin
- Production Secretary - Eleanor Muller
- Set Construction - Jill Cooke and Members
SoE also presented Hedda Gabler in 1975, directed by John Hinks.
Cape Times Amateur Dramatic Awards
- BEST PLAY (nominated)
- BEST DIRECTOR: Brenda Gray (nominated)
- BEST ACTOR: Alan Kenyon (nominated)
- BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS: Ann Buxton (nominated)
- BEST SET: Jill Cooke (nominated)