Sarah Ward

Name: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Start: 2022-12-26
End: 2023-01-18
Location: Australia

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
Armageddon Time

Thu, 3 Nov - Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Various cinemas in Melbourne

'Ad Astra' director James Gray looks back at his 80s childhood in this poignant coming-of-age tale, aided by impressive turns from Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong.

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Event
Armageddon Time

Thu, 3 Nov - Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Various cinemas in Sydney

'Ad Astra' director James Gray looks back at his 80s childhood in this poignant coming-of-age tale, aided by impressive turns from Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong.

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News
South Bank Is Set to Get a Massive Revamp Ahead of the 2032 Olympics

The 42-hectare precinct will be renewed and reinvigorated, with a treetop walk, a permanent handmade goods market and new riverside lawns among the plans.

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News
HBO's Page-to-Screen Fantasy Series 'His Dark Materials' Is Back for Season Three — and There's a Trailer

Once again starring James McAvoy and Dafne Keen, season three is based on the third book in Philip Pullman's trilogy.

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News
The City of Melbourne Has Earmarked $2 Million in Grant Funding for After-Dark Pop-Ups, Art and Festivals

Melbourne's night-time economy is getting a boost, with the Dusk til' Dawn Activation Grants program supporting twilight and night-time activities.

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News
Taronga Zoo Will Still Operate As Normal Today After Five Lions Escaped Their Enclosure

One adult lion and four cubs were found outside of their main enclosure — but zoo operations are already back to normal.

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News
Lune Has Just Dropped Its First-Ever Cookbook So You Can Make Its World-Famous Croissants At Home

The Melbourne-born croissant haven's founder Kate Reid has penned the ultimate tome for baking Lune's beloved flaky pastries — and a heap of its specials.

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News
Palace Foreshore Is St Kilda's New Summer Outdoor Entertainment Venue Next to the Palais and Luna Park

Melbourne just scored a new gig venue right by the seaside — with The Black Crowes, Tim Minchin, and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard all set to take to its stage.

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News
The Mardi Gras Parade Is Adding Two New Viewing Spots for Its Huge 2023 Return to Oxford Street

Due to demand, the Mardi Gras Parade's big Oxford Street comeback will include two new ticketed spaces to enjoy the celebrations.

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Bar
La Luna Beach Club

74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

The Gold Coast is now home to Australia's first European-inspired floating beach club.

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Restaurant
La Luna Dining

74 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

Cider mussels, lobster rolls and pineapple margaritas are on the menu at this Seaworld Drive restaurant, which is part of La Luna Beach Club.

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Bar
Purple Palm

148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba

This Palm Springs-inspired garden bar in Woolloongabba features a ten-foot wall of gin.

Book a Table

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Bar
Riverbar & Kitchen

71 Eagle Street, Brisbane City

Watch the boats slink down the river with an ice-cold cocktail in hand.

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Restaurant
Wahlburgers Surfers Paradise

2 Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise

Mark Wahlberg's fast-food chain has finally brought its burgers — and Sunkist — to southeast Queensland.

Book a Table

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News
Now Open: Studio Ghibli's Long-Awaited Theme Park Is Finally Spiriting Away Animation Fans

The first three spaces in Japan's new Ghibli Park have opened their doors, including a warehouse filled with exhibitions, gardens, and Satsuki and Mei's house from 'My Neighbor Totoro'.

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Food Mashup Fiends Harajuku Gyoza Are Now Serving Up Decadent Ferrero Rocher Dumplings

The Japanese chain has already done air cheesecakes and lemon meringue gyoza — and now it's dipping dumplings in chocolate and topped them with crushed hazelnuts.

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Two Aussie Bars Are Doing $15,000 Gold-Infused Old Fashioneds If You're After a Ridiculously Expensive Drink

On offer in Sydney and Melbourne for Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week, this cocktail just might be Australia’s most expensive.

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Victoria Park Christmas Putt Putt 2022

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 - Tue, 3 Jan 2023
Victoria Park Golf Complex, Brisbane City

Victoria Park's Christmas-themed mini golf course is back to fill you full of festive cheer.

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Victoria Park Is Bringing Back Its Christmas-Themed Mini Golf Course to Fill You Full of Festive Cheer

'Tis the season to tap, tap, tap your way around a festive mini golf course.

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'Tar' Q&A Screening with Cate Blanchett

Sun, 13 Nov, 2022
Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne

See the Australian actor's acclaimed latest film at the Hayden Orpheum months before it hits general release, then hear her chat about it.

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