CDS, then called Sons of England Dramatic Society, presented Ann Jellicoe's The Knack at the Claremont Civic Centre in July 1979 and at the Masque Theatre in August 1979. The show was directed by Erica Canning and the cast was as follows:
The production team was:
- Tom - Malcolm Pettiquin
- Colin - Mick Farmer
- Tolen - Hugh Philip
- Nancy - Carole Philip
The production team was:
- Stage Manager - Troy Jones
- Assistant Stage Manager - John McFarlane
- Set Design - Janet Gillett, Erica Canning
- Set Construction - Janet Gillett, David Gillett, Steve Rado, Troy Jones, Rickie Angles, Nicholas Ludford
- Decor - Troy Jones, Janet Gillett, Jill van Vuuren, Andrea le Sueur
- Prompt & Production Secretary - Elaine Angles
- Properties - Hilda St. Clair-Laing
- Lighting - John McFarlane
- Sound - Gavin Watson
- Front of House - Ken Wicksteed
- Publicity - Esther Bowes, Jenetta Worrod
The show won first place at the 1979 Fish Hoek Drama Festival.