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
Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story

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

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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Event
Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story

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

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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News
'The Notebook' Stage Musical Will Splash Its Rain-Soaked Romance Across Broadway in 2024

Ryan Gosling or Rachel McAdams likely won't be starring, but it's still the same romantic drama based on Nicholas Sparks' debut novel.

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News
Tokyo's Stunning TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Will Reopen in a New Location in Early 2024

Add this spectacular experience back to your Japan itineraries — it'll feature both new and evolved artworks.

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Guide
Five Football-Loving Ways to Get Into the Women's World Cup Spirit Around Brisbane

Can't make it to a Women's World Cup match, but still want to enjoy the football frenzy? Try soccer ball-shaped pastries and riverside brews.

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Event
Ekka-Inspired Menu at Emporium

Mon, 7 Aug - Sun, 20 Aug 2023
Emporium Hotel South Bank, South Brisbane

Get into the Ekka spirit with a Strawberry Pavilion cocktail made with strawberry gin and a white chocolate lollipop — plus Belle Epoque's take on a strawberry sundae.

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News
Now Open: Fruitbowl Is the Fishbowl Offshoot That's Serving Up Acai and Froyo Snacks in Newstead

After bringing its Japanese-inspired salad bowls to Brisbane in 2022, this chain has added a fruit-slinging spot to its repertoire.

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News
Now Open: Spa by JW Is the Gold Coast's New 2500-Square-Metre Wellness Haven with Hinterland Vistas

Add a spa day with greenery views, wine service and high tea to your next Surfers Paradise visit.

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News
It's Official: A24 Is Making a Sequel to RackaRacka's Australian Horror Smash 'Talk to Me'

Australian filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou will jump behind the camera again to make horror fans jump.

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News
Binge Has Renewed Charming Aussie Rom-Com Sitcom 'Colin From Accounts' for a Second Season

Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall's award-winner just picked up a trio of Logies — and a small-screen return.

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News
Fran Lebowitz Is Bringing Her Sharp Opinions and Deadpan Humour Back to Australia in 2024

The author, social commentator and 'Pretend It's a City' star will get chatting in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in February.

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News
A 340-Room Hotel, a Reimagined Fat Noodle and a Vibrant Cocktail Bar: Queen's Wharf Will Boast Them All

The Star Brisbane's part of the new CBD precinct will also include the city's largest hotel ballroom, three pools for guests and a huge sports bar.

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News
Adding Paul Rudd and Meryl Streep to 'Only Murders in the Building' Season Three Is Pure Whodunnit Heaven

Getting sleuthing with the murder-mystery comedy’s OG crew and high-profile newcomers is an utter delight.

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News
'Barbie' Just Became the First Film by a Solo Female Director to Make $1 Billion at the Global Box Office

Life in plastic keeps proving fantastic for Greta Gerwig's hit comedy — with audiences worldwide and box-office records.

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News
Cute Alert: The Gold Coast's Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Has Named Its Latest Koala Joey Matilda

However you're supporting the Matildas this Women's World Cup, this wildlife haven has you beat.

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Melt OPEN Is the New Fringe-Style Queer Arts and Culture Festival That's Taking Over Brisbane From 2024

Building upon Brisbane Powerhouse's LGBTQIA+ fest Melt, this newcomer will host events from Fortitude Valley to Woolloongabba.

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A List of All the Wes Anderson Films, Ranked

No one makes movies quite like Wes Anderson, so we've revisited and ranked them all.

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The Netherworld Sideshow 2023

Sat, 12 Aug - Sun, 20 Aug 2023
Netherworld, Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley's arcade bar Netherworld is hosting the sideshow you go to when you're not going to the sideshow.

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Ekka 2023

Sat, 12 Aug - Sun, 20 Aug 2023
RNA Showgrounds, Fortitude Valley

Show bags, rides, giant vegetables, cute animals and strawberry sundaes — they're all at the Royal Queensland Show.

Buy Tickets

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Messina's Latest Limited-Edition Gelato Tubs Come Topped with Hazelnut Rocher Crack

The one-litre specials feature layers of gianduia gelato, cone crunch and hazelnut mousse.

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