Lulu Chats with Olga Tamara

In this gripping episode of From Set to Sofa, Lulu sits down with the legendary Olga Tamara to uncover a life of glamour, grit, and some truly jaw-dropping secrets.  From sharing the stage with icons like Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn to dining with Elizabeth Taylor, Olga has seen it all. But what really happened during that "scary" night in a New York hotel where the televisions were chained to the floor and the windows were barred? And why does she still refuse to reveal the scandalous details of her global tours because the people involved are still alive?You will hear about the "melting moment" at the Sydney Opera House that left her frozen in front of a live orchestra, and the bizarre rehearsal ritual that involved mandatory injections just to keep the cast on their feet.The discussion highlights Tamara’s early years as a professional ballerina with the Australian Ballet, where she performed alongside legends before transitioning into a successful acting career in television and theatre. She candidly reflects on the challenges of fame, touring, and the industry’s volatility, which eventually led her to reinvent herself as a business owner and event manager. Tamara also details her enduring passion for Pilates, having founded her own studio and teacher training program to maintain physical health and professional stability. Now returning to the screen and exploring directing, she shares her perspective on the necessity of lifelong learning and the scarcity of complex roles for mature women. Overall, the source serves as an inspiring retrospective on a life defined by creative evolution and the refusal to retire from the spotlight.  This is a masterclass in reinvention that proves talent and tenacity definitely do not have an expiry date.