CDS, then called Sons of England Dramatic Society, presented Leonard Gershe's Butterflies are Free at the Masque Theatre in November/December 1989. The show was directed by Joyce Shee and the cast was as follows:
The production team was:
- Don Baker - David Johnson
- Jill Tanner - Francesca Durtnell
- Mrs. Baker - Kate Ludford
- Ralph Austin - Malcolm Pettiquin
The production team was:
- Stage Management - Elaine Angles
- Set Design - Janet Gillett
- Decor & Set Construction - Ken Wicksteed, Jill Cooke, David Gillett
- Lighting Designed by - Gary Fargher
- Guitar teaching and recording - Steve Jacobson