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
Oktoberfest in the Gardens 2023

Sat, 28 Oct, 2023
The Domain, Sydney

This big Bavarian celebration is bringing its steins, schnitties, schnapps and strudels to The Domain.

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Japan Underground

Fri, 11 Aug - Sat, 28 Oct 2023
Golden Age Cinema & Bar, Surry Hills

Feast your eyes on Japanese cult-cinema favourites at Golden Age, spanning everything from J-horror to an ace recent 'Godzilla' flick.

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Nel's Great British Memories

Wed, 16 Aug - Sat, 30 Sep 2023
Nel Restaurant, Sydney

This new 11-course British degustation is giving Paddington Bear's marmalade sandwiches a fine-dining makeover — and beef wellingtons and chocolate orange, too.

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Bibs at the Ready: Claw Is King Street's New 1000-Person Crab Shack, Boozy Slushie Joint and Sports Bar

Get cracking with shellfish, brisket, craft beers, slushie cocktails, large-screen TVs, DJs and live tunes at this American-inspired newcomer.

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NEL's New British Degustation Is Giving Paddington Bear's Marmalade Sandwiches a Fine-Dining Makeover

Nelly Robinson's takes on beef wellingtons, scampi and beer, Sunday roasts and chocolate orange are also on the 11-course menu.

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Weezer Are Returning to Australia in October for Three Big Arena Shows (Including Supporting KISS)

Catch the alt-rock favourites doing headline shows in Melbourne and Brisbane supported by Regurgitator, and warming up for KISS in Sydney.

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You Can Now Sip Ekka-Inspired Strawberry Sundae Gin Thanks to Queensland Distillery Granddad Jack's

Ice cream is great, but have you tried Brisbane's favourite dessert in cocktails instead?

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It's Official: The 2023 Emmys Has Been Postponed to January 2024 Due to Hollywood's Strikes

With writers and actors currently on strike, America's big annual TV awards has been pushed back four months.

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US Burger Chain Wendy's Just Cooked Up a Deal to Open 200 Stores in Australia by 2034

Australia's local ice creamery will no longer be the country's only Wendy's, with the burger chain locking in plans to launch Down Under.

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'Blade Runner' Is the Next Movie Classic That's Returning to the Big Screen Down Under with a Live Score

Bring on the synths: Vangelis' stunning score will echo as Ridley Scott’s sci-fi great flickers at Melbourne's Hamer Hall.

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Flight Facilities Are Taking Their Famed Decades Mixes on the Road for an Australia-Wide DJ Tour

Jump from the 1970s to today with the Australian duo, spanning hundreds of tracks in extended club sets around the country.

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TodayTix Is Doing a 'Wicked' Ticket Lottery So You Can Catch the Magical Hit Musical for Just $45

Get whisked off to the Land of Oz for cheap during the Broadway smash's upcoming Sydney run.

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Event
Straddie Arts Trail 2023

Fri, 11 Aug - Mon, 14 Aug 2023
North Stradbroke

For four days, North Stradbroke Island's art scene is in the spotlight, showcasing more than 60 artists across 38 stops.

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Hekka Festival 2023

Tue, 15 Aug, 2023
Greaser, Brisbane

Kickstart the midweek public holiday with a night of live tunes by The Dandys, LOVELOVELOVE, Cry Baby, Somewhat Strange and Indigo Hue.

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MOSAIC Multicultural Festival 2023

Sun, 17 Sep, 2023
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane

Brisbane's multicultural festival is back for a jam-packed day of food, music and dance.

Book Now

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$8 Movie Tickets at Dendy Cinemas

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Catch the latest hits and newest flicks on the big screen for $8 on the Ekka public holiday.

Buy Tickets

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Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter

Thu, 10 Aug - Wed, 30 Aug 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

A single chapter of Bram Stoker's iconic novel inspires this seafaring vampire flick, which resembles 'Alien' but with Dracula on a ship.

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Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter

Thu, 10 Aug - Wed, 30 Aug 2023
Various cinemas in Melbourne

A single chapter of Bram Stoker's iconic novel inspires this seafaring vampire flick, which resembles 'Alien' but with Dracula on a ship.

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Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter

Thu, 10 Aug - Wed, 30 Aug 2023
Various cinemas in Sydney

A single chapter of Bram Stoker's iconic novel inspires this seafaring vampire flick, which resembles 'Alien' but with Dracula on a ship.

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Event
Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story

Thu, 10 Aug - Wed, 30 Aug 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

The true tale behind this racing flick is genuinely rousing, even if the film itself always sticks to the obvious track.

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