Sarah Ward

Sarah Ward is Concrete Playground's Editor — and also Film and TV Editor, Film and TV Critic, Arts and Entertainment Editor, and Brisbane Editor. If it's on a screen big or small, happening in Brisbane and southeast Queensland, or news of national and international interest — particularly arts and entertainment — then Sarah is across it.

Sarah has also been a film critic for ABC radio for over a decade. Covering all things cinema and television, Sarah has written for Screen International since 2015, and contributed to SBS, ACMI, AACTA, Birth.Movies.Death, Flicks, Senses of Cinema, ScreenHub, ArtsHub, Junkee, FilmInk, Lumina, Metro Magazine, Screen Education and more. Sarah's background includes managing, writing for, mentoring at, being on judging panels at and hosting Q&As at Australian film festivals, such as the Brisbane International Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Queensland Film Festival, Sydney Underground Film Festival, Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival and Gold Coast Film Festival.

Favourite cinema in Brisbane: Angelika Film Centre, which is a glorious new place to see a movie.

Favourite cinema in Sydney: Golden Age Cinema & Bar, the one cinema everyone needs to go to in Sydney if they only go to one cinema.

Favourite cinema in Melbourne: The Astor Theatre, and not just because of its history with cinema cats.

News
HBO Has Dropped the Release Date and Insult-Slinging Full Trailer for 'Succession' Season Three

Alexander Skarsgård and Adrien Brody join the Roy family chaos in the acclaimed drama's third season.

{"id":826010,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"HBO Has Dropped the Release Date and Insult-Slinging Full Trailer for 'Succession' Season Three","description":"Alexander Skarsg\u00e5rd and Adrien Brody join the Roy family chaos in the acclaimed drama's third season.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Succession_season-three_01_HBO_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Succession_season-three_01_HBO_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/succession-season-three-full-trailer","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Succession_season-three_01_HBO_supplied.jpg","alt":"HBO Has Dropped the Release Date and Insult-Slinging Full Trailer for 'Succession' Season Three"}]}
News
Play-at-Home Series 'Isklander' Is Bringing Its Film, Game and Escape Room Experience Down Under

This online thriller is part interactive movie, part puzzle game and part scavenger hunt — and you and your mates can play along together from your respective homes.

{"id":825918,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Play-at-Home Series 'Isklander' Is Bringing Its Film, Game and Escape Room Experience Down Under","description":"This online thriller is part interactive movie, part puzzle game and part scavenger hunt \u2014 and you and your mates can play along together from your respective homes.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Isklander_TheKindlingHour_01_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Isklander_TheKindlingHour_01_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/isklander-launching-australia-new-zealand","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Isklander_TheKindlingHour_01_supplied.jpg","alt":"Play-at-Home Series 'Isklander' Is Bringing Its Film, Game and Escape Room Experience Down Under"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Isklander_The-KindlingHour_02_Matt-Hass_supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Australia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Will Remain Suspended for Another Eight Weeks

The pause first started back in July, and will now remain in place until at least mid-November.

{"id":825880,"type":"travel","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Australia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Will Remain Suspended for Another Eight Weeks","description":"The pause first started back in July, and will now remain in place until at least mid-November.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Christchurch_Unsplash_edward-manson-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Christchurch_Unsplash_edward-manson.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/trans-tasman-bubble-australia-new-zealand-suspended-another-eight-weeks","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Christchurch_Unsplash_edward-manson.jpg","alt":"Australia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Will Remain Suspended for Another Eight Weeks"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sydney-Harbour-Bridge_Unsplash_amirul-aqid.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Taronga Zoo Has Just Welcomed Five African Lion Cubs and It's Live-Streaming Them 24/7

For the first time in more than 18 years, lion cubs have been born at Taronga Zoo Sydney — and you can spend your day watching them.

{"id":825848,"type":"leisure","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Taronga Zoo Has Just Welcomed Five African Lion Cubs and It's Live-Streaming Them 24\/7","description":"For the first time in more than 18 years, lion cubs have been born at Taronga Zoo Sydney \u2014 and you can spend your day watching them.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lion-Cub_Unsplash_andrea-brataas-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lion-Cub_Unsplash_andrea-brataas.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/taronga-zoo-african-lion-cubs-live-stream","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lion-Cub_Unsplash_andrea-brataas.jpg","alt":"Taronga Zoo Has Just Welcomed Five African Lion Cubs and It's Live-Streaming Them 24\/7"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Taronga-Zoo_Lion-Cub-cam_01_supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Steven Spielberg's Big-Screen 'West Side Story' Remake Has Just Dropped Its Full Trailer

The hit musical is bringing its 'Romeo and Juliet'-inspired love story — and its Jets versus Sharks rivalry — back to the silver screen.

{"id":825684,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Steven Spielberg's Big-Screen 'West Side Story' Remake Has Just Dropped Its Full Trailer","description":"The hit musical is bringing its 'Romeo and Juliet'-inspired love story \u2014 and its Jets versus Sharks rivalry \u2014 back to the silver screen.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/West-Side-Story_03_Disney_20th-Century_Niko-Tavernise_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/West-Side-Story_03_Disney_20th-Century_Niko-Tavernise_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/west-side-story-steven-spielberg-trailer","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/West-Side-Story_03_Disney_20th-Century_Niko-Tavernise_supplied.jpg","alt":"Steven Spielberg's Big-Screen 'West Side Story' Remake Has Just Dropped Its Full Trailer"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/West-Side-Story_02_Disney_20th-Century_Niko-Tavernise_supplied.jpg","alt":"Steven Spielberg's Big-Screen 'West Side Story' Remake Has Just Dropped Its Full Trailer"}]}
News
Delightful Disney+ Crime Comedy 'Only Murders in the Building' Is Set to Return for a Second Season

One of this year's best surprises, the series follows NYC neighbours who start a 'Serial'-style podcast when someone in their building turns up dead.

{"id":825637,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Delightful Disney+ Crime Comedy 'Only Murders in the Building' Is Set to Return for a Second Season","description":"One of this year's best surprises, the series follows NYC neighbours who start a 'Serial'-style podcast when someone in their building turns up dead.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Only-Murders-in-the-Building_02_Star_Disney_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Only-Murders-in-the-Building_02_Star_Disney_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/only-murders-in-the-building-disney-plus-renewed-second-season","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Only-Murders-in-the-Building_02_Star_Disney_supplied.jpg","alt":"Delightful Disney+ Crime Comedy 'Only Murders in the Building' Is Set to Return for a Second Season"}]}
News
The First Trailer for Marvel's New 'Hawkeye' Series Combines Superheroes and Christmas Hijinks

When it hits Disney+ in November, it'll mark the fourth new TV series about Marvel Cinematic Universe characters in 2021.

{"id":825382,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The First Trailer for Marvel's New 'Hawkeye' Series Combines Superheroes and Christmas Hijinks","description":"When it hits Disney+ in November, it'll mark the fourth new TV series about Marvel Cinematic Universe characters in 2021.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hawkeye_02_Disney_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hawkeye_02_Disney_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/hawkeye-first-trailer","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hawkeye_02_Disney_supplied.jpg","alt":"The First Trailer for Marvel's New 'Hawkeye' Series Combines Superheroes and Christmas Hijinks"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hawkeye_01_Disney_supplied.jpg","alt":"The First Trailer for Marvel's New 'Hawkeye' Series Combines Superheroes and Christmas Hijinks"}]}
News
'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under' Will Return Next Year for a Second Season of Sashaying

After Kita Mean took out the first season earlier this year, the Aussie version of the series will be back in 2022 with a new batch of drag queens.

{"id":825083,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under' Will Return Next Year for a Second Season of Sashaying","description":"After Kita Mean took out the first season earlier this year, the Aussie version of the series will be back in 2022 with a new batch of drag queens.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ru-Pauls-Drag-Race-Down-Under_01_still_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ru-Pauls-Drag-Race-Down-Under_01_still_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/rupauls-drag-race-down-under-renewed-season-two","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ru-Pauls-Drag-Race-Down-Under_01_still_supplied.jpg","alt":"'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under' Will Return Next Year for a Second Season of Sashaying"}]}
News
Edgar Wright's Eerie New 60s-Set Thriller 'Last Night in Soho' Has Just Dropped Its Full Trailer

It's the 'Baby Driver' filmmaker's second new film this year, after documentary 'The Sparks Brothers'.

{"id":825002,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Edgar Wright's Eerie New 60s-Set Thriller 'Last Night in Soho' Has Just Dropped Its Full Trailer","description":"It's the 'Baby Driver' filmmaker's second new film this year, after documentary 'The Sparks Brothers'.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Last-Night-in-Soho_02_Universal_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Last-Night-in-Soho_02_Universal_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/last-night-in-soho-full-trailer","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Last-Night-in-Soho_02_Universal_supplied.jpg","alt":"Edgar Wright's Eerie New 60s-Set Thriller 'Last Night in Soho' Has Just Dropped Its Full Trailer"}]}
News
Melbourne Zoo Is Live-Streaming Its Adorable Family of Small-Clawed Otters 24/7 Again

Spend your day watching otters sleep, wrestle and play as part of the venue's 'Animals at Home' portal.

{"id":824977,"type":"leisure","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Melbourne Zoo Is Live-Streaming Its Adorable Family of Small-Clawed Otters 24\/7 Again","description":"Spend your day watching otters sleep, wrestle and play as part of the venue's 'Animals at Home' portal.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Melbourne-Zoo_Otter-family_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Melbourne-Zoo_Otter-family_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/travel-leisure\/melbourne-zoo-otter-live-stream","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Melbourne-Zoo_Otter-family_supplied.jpg","alt":"Melbourne Zoo Is Live-Streaming Its Adorable Family of Small-Clawed Otters 24\/7 Again"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Melbourne-Zoo_Otters-swimming_supplied.jpg","alt":"Melbourne Zoo Is Live-Streaming Its Adorable Family of Small-Clawed Otters 24\/7 Again"}]}
News
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence Try to Stop a Comet in Netflix's 'Don't Look Up' Trailer

The star-studded new Netflix film also features Timothée Chalamet, Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi.

{"id":824908,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence Try to Stop a Comet in Netflix's 'Don't Look Up' Trailer","description":"The star-studded new Netflix film also features Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet, Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Dont-Look-Up_01_Nico-Tavernise_Netflix_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Dont-Look-Up_01_Nico-Tavernise_Netflix_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/dont-look-up-netflix-teaser-trailer","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Dont-Look-Up_01_Nico-Tavernise_Netflix_supplied.jpg","alt":"Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence Try to Stop a Comet in Netflix's 'Don't Look Up' Trailer"}]}
News
Krispy Kreme Has Started Serving 'Pokemon'-Themed Doughnuts and You'll Want to Eat 'Em All

A different Pokémon doughnut will drop every fortnight, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and Poké Ball varieties.

{"id":824650,"type":"food-2","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Krispy Kreme Has Started Serving 'Pokemon'-Themed Doughnuts and You'll Want to Eat 'Em All","description":"A different Pok\u00e9mon doughnut will drop every fortnight, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and Pok\u00e9 Ball varieties.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Krispy-Kreme_Pokemon-doughnuts_03_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Krispy-Kreme_Pokemon-doughnuts_03_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/food-drink\/krispy-kreme-pokemon-doughnuts","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Krispy-Kreme_Pokemon-doughnuts_03_supplied.jpg","alt":"Krispy Kreme Has Started Serving 'Pokemon'-Themed Doughnuts and You'll Want to Eat 'Em All"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Krispy-Kreme_Pokemon-doughnuts_02_supplied.jpg","alt":"Krispy Kreme Has Started Serving 'Pokemon'-Themed Doughnuts and You'll Want to Eat 'Em All"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Krispy-Kreme_Pokemon-doughnuts_05_supplied.jpg","alt":"Krispy Kreme Has Started Serving 'Pokemon'-Themed Doughnuts and You'll Want to Eat 'Em All"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Krispy-Kreme_Pokemon-doughnuts_04_supplied.jpg","alt":"Krispy Kreme Has Started Serving 'Pokemon'-Themed Doughnuts and You'll Want to Eat 'Em All"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Krispy-Kreme_Pokemon-doughnuts_01_supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
'Only Murders in the Building' Turns True-Crime Podcasting Into a Breezy Gem of a TV Comedy

Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short all play NYC neighbours who try to solve a murder in their building by starting their own podcast.

{"id":824326,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"'Only Murders in the Building' Turns True-Crime Podcasting Into a Breezy Gem of a TV Comedy","description":"Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short all play NYC neighbours who try to solve a murder in their building by starting their own podcast.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Only-Murders-in-the-Building_01_Star_Disney_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Only-Murders-in-the-Building_01_Star_Disney_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/only-murders-in-the-building-disney-plus-season-one","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Only-Murders-in-the-Building_01_Star_Disney_supplied.jpg","alt":"'Only Murders in the Building' Turns True-Crime Podcasting Into a Breezy Gem of a TV Comedy"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Only-Murders-in-the-Building_02_Star_Disney_supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Kristen Stewart Transforms Into Princess Diana in the First Teaser Trailer for 'Spencer'

Directed by 'Jackie' filmmaker Pablo Larraín and set in 1991, the drama steps inside Diana's struggling marriage to Prince Charles.

{"id":823777,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Kristen Stewart Transforms Into Princess Diana in the First Teaser Trailer for 'Spencer'","description":"Directed by 'Jackie' filmmaker Pablo Larra\u00edn and set in 1991, the drama steps inside Diana's struggling marriage to Prince Charles.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Spencer_Neon_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Spencer_Neon_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/kristen-stewart-transforms-into-princess-diana-in-the-first-teaser-trailer-for-spencer","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Spencer_Neon_supplied.jpg","alt":"Kristen Stewart Transforms Into Princess Diana in the First Teaser Trailer for 'Spencer'"}]}
News
The Upside Has Released a 'Pupside' Bandana for Dogs and It's Donating the Proceeds to RSPCA NSW

Dress up your doggo with a blue bandana made from recycled fabric offcuts — and help a great cause.

{"id":823609,"type":"design","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Upside Has Released a 'Pupside' Bandana for Dogs and It's Donating the Proceeds to RSPCA NSW","description":"Dress up your doggo with a blue bandana made from recycled fabric offcuts \u2014 and help a great cause.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/The-Upside_The-Pupside_01_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/The-Upside_The-Pupside_01_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/design-style\/the-upside-pupside","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/The-Upside_The-Pupside_01_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Upside Has Released a 'Pupside' Bandana for Dogs and It's Donating the Proceeds to RSPCA NSW"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/The-Upside_The-Pupside_02_supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
The Trailer for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Sees Spidey and Doctor Strange Mess with the Multiverse

Heading to cinemas this Boxing Day, this new instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sees Spider-Man grapple with the fallout from being unmasked.

{"id":823455,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Trailer for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Sees Spidey and Doctor Strange Mess with the Multiverse","description":"Heading to cinemas this Boxing Day, this new instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sees Spider-Man grapple with the fallout from being unmasked.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Spider-Man-No-Way-Home_still_02_Sony_Marvel_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Spider-Man-No-Way-Home_still_02_Sony_Marvel_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/spider-man-no-way-home-first-trailer","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Spider-Man-No-Way-Home_still_02_Sony_Marvel_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Trailer for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Sees Spidey and Doctor Strange Mess with the Multiverse"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Spider-Man-No-Way-Home_still_01_Sony_Marvel_supplied.jpg","alt":"The Trailer for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Sees Spidey and Doctor Strange Mess with the Multiverse"}]}
News
Instantly Gripping New Miniseries 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Turns Seeking Bliss Into a Twisty Thriller

Nicole Kidman plays an eerie wellness guru in this Byron Bay-shot series, which also features exceptional performances by Melissa McCarthy and Michael Shannon.

{"id":823171,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Instantly Gripping New Miniseries 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Turns Seeking Bliss Into a Twisty Thriller","description":"Nicole Kidman plays an eerie wellness guru in this Byron Bay-shot series, which also features exceptional performances by Melissa McCarthy and Michael Shannon.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Nine-Perfect-Strangers_04_Amazon_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Nine-Perfect-Strangers_04_Amazon_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/nine-perfect-strangers-amazon","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Nine-Perfect-Strangers_04_Amazon_supplied.jpg","alt":"Instantly Gripping New Miniseries 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Turns Seeking Bliss Into a Twisty Thriller"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Nine-Perfect-Strangers_05_Amazon_supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
News
Splendour in the Grass Has Rescheduled Its 20th-Anniversary Festival Again Until Winter 2022

Headliners Gorillaz, The Strokes and Tyler, The Creator will all still play the festival's new July 2022 dates.

{"id":823181,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"Splendour in the Grass Has Rescheduled Its 20th-Anniversary Festival Again Until Winter 2022","description":"Headliners Gorillaz, The Strokes and Tyler, The Creator will all still play the festival's new July 2022 dates.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Splendour-in-the-Grass-2019_Childish-Gambino_Charlie-Hardy_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Splendour-in-the-Grass-2019_Childish-Gambino_Charlie-Hardy_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/splendour-in-the-grass-2021-rescheduled","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Splendour-in-the-Grass-2019_Childish-Gambino_Charlie-Hardy_supplied.jpg","alt":"Splendour in the Grass Has Rescheduled Its 20th-Anniversary Festival Again Until Winter 2022"}]}
News
The Latest 'Eternals' Trailer Jumps Back Into the MCU Where 'Avengers: Endgame' Left Off

Directed by 'Nomadland' Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, the star-studded 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe follows a group of immortal superheroes.

{"id":823173,"type":"arts-entertainment","icon":"newspaper-clipping","info":"","name":"The Latest 'Eternals' Trailer\u00a0Jumps Back Into\u00a0the MCU Where 'Avengers: Endgame' Left Off","description":"Directed by 'Nomadland' Oscar-winner Chlo\u00e9 Zhao, the star-studded 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe follows a group of immortal superheroes.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Eternals_final-trailer_screenshot_01-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Eternals_final-trailer_screenshot_01.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/arts-entertainment\/marvel-eternals-final-trailer","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"News","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/latest"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Eternals_final-trailer_screenshot_01.jpg","alt":"The Latest 'Eternals' Trailer\u00a0Jumps Back Into\u00a0the MCU Where 'Avengers: Endgame' Left Off"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Eternals_final-trailer_screenshot_02.jpg","alt":"The Latest 'Eternals' Trailer\u00a0Jumps Back Into\u00a0the MCU Where 'Avengers: Endgame' Left Off"}]}
Event
Respect

Fri, 3 Dec - Sat, 25 Dec 2021
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

This music biopic about the Queen of Soul follows familiar beats, but Jennifer Hudson shines singing Aretha Franklin's hefty catalogue of hits.

{"id":835252,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp class=\"dates\"\u003EFri, 3 Dec - Sat, 25 Dec 2021\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"nearestPlace\"\u003EVarious cinemas in Auckland, Auckland\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","name":"Respect","description":"This music biopic about the Queen of Soul follows familiar beats, but Jennifer Hudson shines singing Aretha Franklin's hefty catalogue of hits.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Respect_01_Universal_supplied-488x300.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Respect_01_Universal_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/event\/respect-5","latitude":"-36.8534665","longitude":"174.7655514","address":", Auckland","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/auckland\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Respect_01_Universal_supplied.jpg","alt":"Respect"}]}

Sarah Ward

HBO Has Dropped the Release Date and Insult-Slinging Full Trailer for 'Succession' Season Three

Play-at-Home Series 'Isklander' Is Bringing Its Film, Game and Escape Room Experience Down Under

Australia and New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Bubble Will Remain Suspended for Another Eight Weeks

Taronga Zoo Has Just Welcomed Five African Lion Cubs and It's Live-Streaming Them 24/7

Steven Spielberg's Big-Screen 'West Side Story' Remake Has Just Dropped Its Full Trailer

Delightful Disney+ Crime Comedy 'Only Murders in the Building' Is Set to Return for a Second Season

The First Trailer for Marvel's New 'Hawkeye' Series Combines Superheroes and Christmas Hijinks

'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under' Will Return Next Year for a Second Season of Sashaying

Edgar Wright's Eerie New 60s-Set Thriller 'Last Night in Soho' Has Just Dropped Its Full Trailer

Melbourne Zoo Is Live-Streaming Its Adorable Family of Small-Clawed Otters 24/7 Again

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence Try to Stop a Comet in Netflix's 'Don't Look Up' Trailer

Krispy Kreme Has Started Serving 'Pokemon'-Themed Doughnuts and You'll Want to Eat 'Em All

'Only Murders in the Building' Turns True-Crime Podcasting Into a Breezy Gem of a TV Comedy

Kristen Stewart Transforms Into Princess Diana in the First Teaser Trailer for 'Spencer'

The Upside Has Released a 'Pupside' Bandana for Dogs and It's Donating the Proceeds to RSPCA NSW

The Trailer for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Sees Spidey and Doctor Strange Mess with the Multiverse

Instantly Gripping New Miniseries 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Turns Seeking Bliss Into a Twisty Thriller

Splendour in the Grass Has Rescheduled Its 20th-Anniversary Festival Again Until Winter 2022

The Latest 'Eternals' Trailer Jumps Back Into the MCU Where 'Avengers: Endgame' Left Off

Respect

Sections

Categories

Discover

Directory

Discover

Search Concrete Playground

Directory

Discover

Search Concrete Playground

Directory

Discover

Search Concrete Playground

Directory

Discover

Search Concrete Playground

Sarah Ward

Sections

Categories

Discover