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
Fish Lane's Plant-Based Burger Favourite Grassfed Is Closing Down Before September Is Out

After serving up burgs and ice cream since 2019, this South Brisbane spot is saying goodbye on Sunday, September 24.

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An Amy Winehouse Exhibition Focusing on the Singer's Early Career Is Coming to Australia This Spring

Charles Moriarty was asked to photograph 19-year-old Winehouse before she was a star, then shot the cover art for her first record 'Frank'.

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Netherworld Monster Menagerie Beer Festival 2023

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023
Netherworld, Fortitude Valley

Netherworld's annual celebration of beastly brews is back, this time focusing on red and black beers.

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Collabfest 2023

Thu, 19 Oct - Sun, 22 Oct 2023
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

The Scottish beer behemoth is dedicating four days to celebrating local breweries and their brand-new brews.

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The Making of Pinocchio

Wed, 13 Sep - Sat, 16 Sep 2023
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

This Australian-premiere production sees partners Rosana Cade and Ivor MacAskill explore their relationship — and truth and creativity — through 'Pinocchio'.

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Brisbane's Original Oktoberfest 2023

Fri, 6 Oct - Sun, 29 Oct 2023
Brisbane German Club, East Brisbane

Brisbane's beloved German Club is celebrating Oktoberfest with four huge three-day weekend-long parties.

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Armakeggon 2023

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023
Archive Beer Boutique, West End

It's that time again — time to spend a spring Saturday indulging in one-off brews in West End.

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News
Flight Facilities and Pendulum Have Just Joined the Already-Packed 2023 Yours and Owls Lineup

Both join the Sunday bill, with Flight Facilities set to bust out their famed Decades mixes in Wollongong.

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Coming Soon: Two New Beachside Drinking and Dining Spots Are Opening at Kirra Point This Spring

Kirra Beach Hotel and Kirra Beach House will sit within the new Kirra Point Precinct in Coolangatta from November.

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'Sex Education' Works Towards a Big Finish in the Full Trailer for the Netflix Favourite's Final Season

Otis, Eric, Maeve and the Moordale crew are back for one last round of sex therapy in the teen drama's fourth season.

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Rose Byrne Turns in One of Her Best Performances Yet in the Final Season of Aerobics Comedy 'Physical'

The 80s-set Apple TV+ series is coming to an end with its third season — and with Zooey Deschanel joining the cast.

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Calling All Cinephiles: Brisbane International Film Festival Has Announced Its First Six Movies for 2023

On the lineup: 2023 Cannes Palme d'Or-winner 'Anatomy of a Fall' and the latest from 'Shoplifters' director Hirokazu Kore-eda.

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Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' Fulldome Experience Is Taking Over the Brisbane Planetarium

You've got more than six months to catch this mind-bending show, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic record.

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'The Dark Side of the Moon' Planetarium Experience

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - Sun, 15 Sep 2024
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Toowong

This mind-bending show will get you staring up at a 12.5-metre fulldome screen to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic record.

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2023 marks two decades since the Australian coffee roaster first launched — and, joining its Surry Hills and Tokyo cafes, it finally has a Sunshine State base.

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A Heap of Australian Venues Are Doing Barkuterie Boards So You Can Have a Pub Date with Your Pooch

Platters filled with snacks aren't just for humans at 18 watering holes around the country — including, fittingly, two BrewDog bars.

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Plantapalooza 2023

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Brisbane Markets, Rocklea

Shop for leafy greenery at this one-day plant fest at Brisbane's massive permanent market.

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