Award-winning artist Victoria Melody comes to the Battersea Arts Centre next month with her new show, Major Tom.

Joined on stage by her unruly basset hound, Major Tom, Victoria tells the intriguing story of how an average 34-year-old became a beauty queen and Major Tom, a champion show dog.

Featuring documentary film footage, Victoria explores the British fascination with celebrities, beauty and winning.

  • Major Tom; Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill; September 15 - 27, 7:30pm; £15, £12 concs; 020 7223 2223;bac.org.uk/majortom.