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.

Event
Nile Rodgers & Chic: Australian and New Zealand Tour 2023

Sun, 29 Oct, 2023
Forum Theatre, Melbourne

Ah, freak out — these disco legends are headed to Melbourne to play 'Good Times', 'Le Freak', 'Get Lucky' and more.

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Nile Rodgers & Chic: Australian and New Zealand Tour 2023

Mon, 23 Oct and
Enmore Theatre, Newtown

Ah, freak out — these disco legends are headed to Sydney to play 'Good Times', 'Le Freak', 'Get Lucky' and more.

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Pendulum: Australian and New Zealand Tour 2023

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023
Riverstage, Brisbane

Fasten your seatbelts: the Australian electronic favourites are bringing their latest arena show to Brisbane.

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Pendulum: Australian and New Zealand Tour 2023

Sat, 7 Oct, 2023
John Cain Arena, Melbourne

Fasten your seatbelts: the Australian electronic favourites are bringing their latest arena show to Melbourne.

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Pendulum: Australian and New Zealand Tour 2023

Fri, 13 Oct, 2023
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park

Fasten your seatbelts: the Australian electronic favourites are bringing their latest arena show to Sydney.

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Weezer: Australian Tour 2023

Sun, 8 Oct, 2023
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall

They're famous for singing about an island in the sun. In October, they're playing on one: Australia, including at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

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Weezer: Australian Tour 2023

Fri, 6 Oct, 2023
John Cain Arena, Melbourne

They're famous for singing about an island in the sun. In October, they're playing on one: Australia, including at Melbourne's John Cain Arena.

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News
Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour Concert Film Will Hit Cinemas Down Under in October If You're Ready for It

Can't wait till Swift hits Australia's stages in 2024? Missed out on tickets? You can catch the movie version this spring.

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Hey Now, You Can Stay (and Go Play) in Shrek's Swamp for a Weekend Thanks to Airbnb

Donkey is the host of this free fairy tale-inspired getaway in the Scottish Highlands, which is happening in the lead up to Halloween.

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The Creator

Thu, 28 Sep - Wed, 18 Oct 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' director Gareth Edwards goes back to his original sci-fi roots with this big-thinking and big-feeling film about humanity battling AI.

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The Creator

Thu, 28 Sep - Wed, 18 Oct 2023
Various cinemas in Melbourne

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' director Gareth Edwards goes back to his original sci-fi roots with this big-thinking and big-feeling film about humanity battling AI.

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The Creator

Thu, 28 Sep - Wed, 18 Oct 2023
Various cinemas in Sydney

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' director Gareth Edwards goes back to his original sci-fi roots with this big-thinking and big-feeling film about humanity battling AI.

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Welcome Back to Dunder Mifflin: A Reboot of the American Version of 'The Office' Might Be on the Way

An Australian take on the series is on the way, too — but apparently the US sitcom's creator Greg Daniels is set to return to the hit show.

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The Trailer for Prime Video's New Documentary About The Wiggles Is Here and Full of Skivvies

How did four friends become one of the biggest names in Australian entertainment? 'Hot Potato: The Story of The Wiggles' tells that tale.

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Go Maroon, Blue and Gold: South Bank Is Hosting a Live Viewing Site for the Brisbane Lions' AFL Grand Final

As well as big screens showing the game at South Bank Piazza and Streets Beach, there'll be three days of AFL clinics and other footy-themed fun.

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Brisbane Lions 2023 AFL Grand Final Hub and Live Viewing Site

Thu, 28 Sep - Sat, 30 Sep 2023
South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

Go maroon, blue and gold: the Brisbane Lions are into the AFL Grand Final, and South Bank is hosting a live viewing site.

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Now Open: Bird's Nest Yakitori Has Started Serving Its Grilled Japanese Skewers at Portside Wharf

Nestled into a 100-square-metre space with indoor and al fresco dining, the chain's fourth venue joins fellow spots in West End, Fortitude Valley and Toowong.

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GOMA's Enchanting Summer 'Fairy Tales' Exhibition Will Let You Wander Around a Twisted Indoor Forest

The stunning showcase will also feature one of David Bowie's 'Labyrinth' costumes, 3000 genetically modified blooms by Patricia Piccinini and a heap of fairy tale movies.

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Eagle Street's Riverfront Greek Eatery Opa Has Given Its Scenic Bar a Santorini-Inspired Makeover

The CBD spot with views of Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point Cliffs has unveiled its revamp just in time for prime spring and summer sips.

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Now Open: Slim's Quality Burger Has Arrived in Brisbane with Its First Retro-Themed Drive-Thru Diner

The chain's new Kippa-Ring outpost is also the first to offer a breakfast menu, including fried chicken and veggie egg and cheese burgers.

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