The shy little girl with greasepaint coursing through her veins grew into one of the jewels of Australian entertainment.

This courageously honest and powerful musical play is inspirational as toni tells of her stellar career in vaudeville, music theatre, television and cabaret spanning more than half a century.

With rich and illuminating archival footage punctuating the show, Lamond's anecdotes, observations and experiences are testament to her legend of perfect comedy timing.

Co-written with her son, well-known actor and director, Tony Sheldon (recently of Priscilla fame), this is a very personal and touching story which has inspired all who experience it.