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
Night Feast — Autumn 2023

Wed, 1 Mar - Sun, 26 Mar 2023
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Brisbane Powerhouse's first neon-lit food market is brightening up New Farm with culinary stalls and arts pop-ups all throughout March.

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Sugababes: Australian Tour 2023

Mon, 27 Feb, 2023
Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

The British girl group's original lineup hitting Fortitude Music Hall.

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News
Queensland Has Just Become the First Australian State to Introduce Pill Testing

The Sunshine State has also introduced a tiered approach to minor drug-possession offences.

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When Paul Mescal Nabs an Oscar Nomination for Your First Film: Chatting 'Aftersun' with Charlotte Wells

Like the rest of the world, writer/director Charlotte Wells was drawn to Paul Mescal’s warmth, openness, playfulness and charm when casting her debut feature.

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'MAMMA MIA! The Musical' Is Bringing Its ABBA-Fuelled Stage Show Back to Brisbane and Melbourne

Here we go again — this hit jukebox musical featuring 22 ABBA tunes is touring the country from May.

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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Is Hosting a Big Free Outdoor Concert at Roma Street Parklands

Starting an annual trend, QSO will play classical favourites in an hour-long concert under the stars.

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Queensland Symphony Orchestra's Symphony Under the Stars

Sat, 25 Mar, 2023
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane

QSO is hosting a big free outdoor concert at Roma Street Parklands, kickstarting a new annual tradition.

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Event
Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour 2023

Wed, 8 Mar, 2023
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall

The 90s boyband faves are coming to Brisbane for the tour of your teenage dreams.

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Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour 2023

Tue, 28 Feb - Wed, 1 Mar 2023
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

The 90s boyband faves are coming to Melbourne for the tour of your teenage dreams.

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Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour 2023

Sat, 4 Mar - Sun, 5 Mar 2023
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

The 90s boyband faves are coming to Sydney for the tour of your teenage dreams.

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Event
Red Bull Symphonic Featuring Genesis Owusu and the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra

Fri, 3 Mar, 2023
Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

Genesis Owusu is taking over Fortitude Music Hall for a huge symphony orchestra-backed gig.

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Moonlight Cinema Is Wrapping Up Its 2022–23 Season with Oscar Contenders, Blockbusters and Beloved Classics

You, your mates or date, and your picnic basket can enjoy 'Everything Everywhere All at Once', 'Scream VI', 'Top: Gun Maverick' and 'The Princess Bride' under the stars in March.

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'Succession' Is Bringing Its Family Feuds and Delicious Insults to an End with Season Four

The award-winning HBO series will start dropping its latest season in March — and then that's it for the bickering Roys.

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Meet the Artists

Sat, 25 Feb - Sun, 9 Jul 2023
State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane

Don't just check out pieces by Vernon Ah Kee, Judith Wright, Sandra Selig, Eugene Carchesio and more — watch interviews with them, too.

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Now Open: Amalfi Coast-Inspired Newcomer Settimo Is Star Chef Guy Grossi's First Brisbane Restaurant

You'll find the 150-seater inside The Westin Brisbane, serving up breakfast cacio e pepe omelettes, Amalfi lemon chicken and Italian wines.

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'The Lord of the Rings' Franchise Is Returning to the Big Screen with a Brand-New Series of Movies

They're taking the hobbits back to cinemas, with multiple new films in the works based on JRR Tolkien's book series.

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From Voicing 'The Simpsons' to Selling Timeshares on the Moon: Hank Azaria Talks 'Hello Tomorrow!'

The self-described “voice guy” puts his acting talents to excellent use in this new Apple TV+ dramedy — and he tells us all about it.

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Cult Catering Comedy 'Party Down' Is Finally Back and Just As Fantastic (and Funny) As Ever

You’ll be having fun, and often, with this Adam Scott-starring gem’s 13-years-later revival.

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Christoph Waltz-Starring Thriller 'The Consultant' Is Your Next Easy-to-Binge Workplace Nightmare

In this moody Prime Video series, a gaming company’s nine-to-five grind gets diabolical when a new head honcho takes over.

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The Trailer for 'Carmen' Turns the Classic Opera Into a Paul Mescal-Starring (and Aussie-Shot) Musical Drama

Remember when Paul Mescal was in Australia? This is why.

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