Melinda Oliver, Author at Daily Review: Film, stage and music reviews, interviews and more.

The National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne is a place for experimenting with all styles of art – and the mix …

Clare Bowditch and Degas: A New Vision review (NGV, Melbourne)

If 19th century French artist Edgar Degas were alive, he’d likely find inspiration for his portraits in the beautiful smile, …

The familiar Tchaikovsky notes exude from the orchestra pit as the stage lights rise on the opening set of Swan …

As the world absorbed the loss of US musician Prince, Australian alt-rock band Regurgitator celebrated the great artist’s life with …

Peter Helliar has to keep well behaved on the set of Channel Ten’s The Project, so he declared it was time …

If you’ve ever wondered why weather presenters jump on pogo sticks, hovering dangerously over hot lava while simultaneously smiling and …

If you like a dose of political cynicism mixed with squeamish sex stories and a bold stab at terrorism, Tom …

If you’re precious about women’s rights, the wrongdoings of the Catholic Church, racism, or a four letter word beginning with …

If there’s a possum hiding in your bedroom, don’t call comedian Nazeem Hussain to help get it out. Why? He …

This time last year Matt Okine was reveling in his newfound riches. After years as a drama student, TV extra …