In 1940s Hollywood, Veronica Lake set the standard for self-destructive celebrities.

Smart, sexy, and typecast early in her career as the ice-cool femme fatale, she was thrust into the limelight at an early age.

Naïve and unprepared, she left in her wake a polarised industry who either loved or loathed her.

Complete with a mesmerising performance from the incandescent award-winning actress, Alex Ellis, and a remarkable costume and set built in one contiguous form,Drowning in Veronica Lake invites audiences to journey into the world of Veronica Lake, who in 1940s America, was Hollywood’s hottest discovery.

While the Western world was grappling with World War Two, America was falling in love with this extraordinary actress.

Dazzling, beautiful and brilliant, she wowed audiences across the globe in more than 30 films.

Now 40 years after her death, Alex Ellis enthrals audiences with her rendition of Veronica Lake, describing Lake’s challenges with the film studios, her ongoing battle with alcohol, her clashes with men, and her spectacular personal decline.

Remaining centre of stage during the entire show, both Ellis and her incredible white dress fill the stage and deliver an extraordinary, poignant and memorable interpretation of Veronica Lake’s fascinating existence.

Based on countless stories from the period - generated by the studio, the media and Lake herself – Drowning in Veronica Lake is a not to be missed theatrical event, for anyone who has ever felt that all that glitters is not gold.

This show has two performances only at the The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, on Saturday May 30 at 2pm and 8pm tickets are priced $31 - $39. to book contact Lauren Sadow.

Box Office/Front of House Administrative Assistant, Mondays and Tuesdays only on 02 6285 6570 or on the web at www.theq.net.au.