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
Nope

Thu, 11 Aug - Wed, 31 Aug 2022
Various cinemas in Brisbane

After ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us’, Jordan Peele adds another bold, intelligent, eerie and supremely entertaining horror masterpiece to his resume.

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Event
Nope

Thu, 11 Aug - Wed, 31 Aug 2022
Various cinemas in Melbourne

After ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us’, Jordan Peele adds another bold, intelligent, eerie and supremely entertaining horror masterpiece to his resume.

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Event
Nope

Thu, 11 Aug - Wed, 31 Aug 2022
Various cinemas in Sydney

After ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us’, Jordan Peele adds another bold, intelligent, eerie and supremely entertaining horror masterpiece to his resume.

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Guide
Five Ways to Get Your Ekka Fix in 2022 Without Actually Going to the Ekka

All of the treats, none of the crowds.

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News
'Elvis' Is in the Building: Baz Luhrmann's Hit Has Been Fast-Tracked to Digital While Still in Cinemas

Get all shook up on your couch watching Austin Butler play the king of rock ’n’ roll.

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Event
Ekka Nostalgia Sundaes

Mon, 8 Aug - Sun, 14 Aug 2022
Various South Bank venues, South Brisbane

Three South Bank venues are levelling up the classic Ekka strawberry sundae with honeycomb, meringue and a Bertie Beetle.

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Event
Showstopping High Tea

Sat, 13 Aug - Sun, 14 Aug 2022
Treasury Casino, Brisbane

Tuck into Ekka-themed treats at this two-day-only high tea, including fairy floss, strawberry spritzes and mini dagwood dogs.

Buy Tickets

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News
Diplo, Denzel Curry and Dom Dolla Headline Wildlands' Big Summer 2022–23 Lineup

The dance, electronic and hip hop fest will return to Brisbane Showgrounds — and head to Perth and Adelaide for the first time.

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Event
Retrosweat's "Let's Get Physical" Olivia Newton-John Tribute Sessions

Tue, 9 Aug and Thu, 11 Aug 2022
Various Sydney venues and online, Sydney

Pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John by donning lycra and getting physical — in-person in Sydney, or at home around the country via livestream.

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Event
Four-Legged Pub Crawl

Sun, 28 Aug, 2022
Various Fortitude Valley venues, Fortitude Valley

Forget regular old pub crawls — this one takes you hopping between three Fortitude Valley bars with your cute pooch.

Book Now

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Event
Paws and Pints

Sun, 14 Aug, 2022
The Prince Consort Hotel, Fortitude Valley

Sip brews with your four-legged bestie at this doggo drinking session.

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News
Merivale Will Take Over the Food and Drink Offering at the Newly Revamped Allianz Stadium From This Month

Swap regular old pies for Totti's pasta — as well dumplings, oysters and negronis at the new Allianz Stadium.

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News
The Wickham Has Temporarily Closed Its Ground-Floor Bar and Beer Garden for a $1.5-Million Revamp

The heritage-listed 137-year-old spot is making over its ground-floor bar, beer garden and second floor.

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Event
Brisbane Open House 2022

Sun, 21 Aug 2022, Sat, 27 Aug 2022 and
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

Explore the city's buildings and precincts over two big weekends, including at Woolloongabba's revamped Princess Theatre, the Fish Lane Arts Precinct and the Old Windmill in Spring Hill.

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Brisbane Open House Is Returning to Explore the City's Buildings and Precincts Over Two Big Weekends

Step behind the scenes at Woolloongabba's revamped Princess Theatre, the Fish Lane Arts Precinct, the Old Windmill in Spring Hill and more.

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Planetarium Nights — National Science Week

Fri, 12 Aug 2022, Fri, 19 Aug 2022 and Fri, 26 Aug 2022
Scienceworks, Spotswood

Stare up at the full-dome screen with a drink in your hand as cosmic content enthrals you.

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Ekka Cocktails at Emporium

Sat, 6 Aug - Sun, 14 Aug 2022
Emporium Hotel South Bank, South Brisbane

Get into the Ekka spirit with a ‘Sideshow Alley’ cocktail made with pink gin and strawberry milk, and topped with fairy floss.

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These Paddle Pop, Golden Gaytime and Bubble O'Bill Candles Will Make Your House Smell Like Ice Cream

Turn your home into an ice cream-scented dream — and expect dessert cravings, we're guessing.

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Ten Movies You Really Need to See on the Big Screen at the 2022 Melbourne International Film Festival

MIFF is finally back in-person — and stunning documentaries about volcanologists, odes to David Lynch, witchy thrillers and homegrown horror gems await.

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Hekka Festival

Tue, 9 Aug, 2022
Greaser, Brisbane

Kickstart the midweek public holiday with a night of live tunes by Pandamic, Total Pace, Annoying Neighbours, Mitch Please, Hot Reno and more.

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