CDS, then called Sons of England Dramatic Society, presented Alec Coppel's The Gazebo at the Claremont Civic Centre in March 1979 and at the Masque Theatre in April 1979. The show was directed by Joyce Shee and the cast was as follows:
The production team was:
SOE also presented The Gazebo in 1968, directed by Joyce Williams.
- Elliott Nash - John Giese
- Harlow Edison - David Gillett
- Matilda - Esther Bowes
- Nell Nash - Sue Heckroodt
- Mrs Chandler - Sheila Dewar
- The Visitor - Digby Dones
- Mr Thorpe - Charles Wakefield
- The Dook - Ken Wicksteed
- Louie - Mike Lister
- Ryan - Digby Dones
- Druker - Robin Bates
The production team was:
- Stage Management - Elaine Angles & Honey Ashpole
- Production Secretary - Jenetta Worrod
- Set Design, Decor & Construction - Janet Gillett, Bridget Smith, Carole & Hugh Philip, Nicky Ludford, Philip Wilson, etc., etc.
- Lighting - Mick Farmer & Heather Scott
- Sound - Harold Scott
- Properties - Janis Lister
- Prompt - Ruth Just
SOE also presented The Gazebo in 1968, directed by Joyce Williams.