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.

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Calling All NPR Obsessives: David Sedaris Is Touring Australia Again in 2023

The NPR humorist and bestselling author is bringing his 'An Evening with David Sedaris' shows back Down Under.

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Kmart Has Unveiled All the New Boho and Beachy Homewares You'll Want to Fill Your House With ASAP

The Aussie department store's affordable August Living range goes heavy on pastel hues, natural materials and coloured glass.

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This Brisbane Cafe's Avocado on Toast Has Just Been Named the Best in Australia

Balmoral's Little Hideout Cafe features sliced avo on top of a grain sourdough, then paired with roast tomato aioli, whipped feta and beetroot hummus.

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You Can Now Spend a Night at the South Korean Estate Where BTS Filmed 'In the Soop' Thanks to Airbnb

Get a dream glow holidaying in the dynamite South Korean estate where BTS kicked back in season two of their reality show.

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Disney+ Is Turning the Story of Aussie Cult The Family Into Star-Studded Thriller 'The Clearing'

Claudia Karvan, Guy Pearce, Miranda Otto, Teresa Palmer and Mark Coles-Smith lead the stacked cast for this eight-part series, which follows a woman confronting her nightmarish past.

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Smashed Avo for Everyone: Aussies Are Being Encouraged to Eat More Avocados Due to Oversupply

This year's avocado supply is up 26 percent on the past year per capita — which is 22 avocados for every Australian.

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Batter Up: The Full Trailer for Prime Video's New 'A League of Their Own' Series Is Here

'Broad City' star Abbi Jacobson leads this new small-screen remake, which also features Nick Offerman and 'The Good Place' favourite D'Arcy Carden.

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Melbourne Writers Festival's 2022 Lineup Boasts 'Heartstopper' Author Alice Oseman and Tony Armstrong

MWF is back in-person for 2022, hosting 270 authors, actors, journalists and poets across 150-plus events over four huge days.

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Sing-Along Versions of 'The Lion King' and 'Beauty and the Beast' Will Hit Disney+ in August

The streaming platform is expanding its sing-along range, so you can croon along to 'The Circle Of Life' and 'Be Our Guest' from your couch.

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Take the Wheel

Multiple single dates
Il Verde, Bowen Hills

On the first Wednesday of every month, you can tuck into creamy pasta served straight out of a parmigiano-reggiano cheese wheel.

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'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' Live in Concert with the QSO

Sat, 25 Feb, 2023
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Another night of muggle movie and music magic, this time screening the sixth film in the franchise.

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'Interview with the Vampire' Is the Latest 90s Big-Screen Favourite That's Been Turned Into a TV Series

Anne Rice's popular novel is returning to the screen, with 'Game of Thrones' star Jacob Anderson taking over from Brad Pitt.

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Quandamooka Festival Is Bringing Its First Nations Celebration Back to Stradbroke Island in August

Returning to Country for the first time in two years, the three-day festival spans live music, eco boat tours, art exhibitions, whale watching, cultural tours and more.

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Fishbowl Is Opening Its Second Salad-Slinging Queensland Store in Burleigh Heads in August

Fresh from launching its first-ever Sunshine State venue in Newstead, this Japanese-inspired salad chain is already branching out.

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Cleveland Sands Hotel Has Reopened with a Revamped Beer Garden After a $1.65-Million Makeover

You can now spend spring and summer sipping cocktails in the harbour-adjacent venue's newly renovated 250-person beer garden.

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Allen's Is Turning Kirks' Classic Pasito, Creaming Soda and Lemonade Soft Drinks Into Lollies

We've found your new must-try sweet treats — and they'll all be available in one pack.

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News
Strawberry Fields Is Returning for 2022 with a Hefty Weekend-Long Lineup — and Its Bush Spa

The Tocumwal festival's low-income ticket program is back for its fourth year, too, helping to open up the festival to more punters regardless of income.

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Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Have Announced Their Full 2022 Australian Tour Dates

The iconic Australian musicians will take their 'Carnage' tour around Australia in November and December.

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2022's Festival of Dangerous Ideas Spans Everything From Facebook Whistleblowers to Free Tattoos

UK historian Adam Tooze, 'Rabbit Hole' host Kevin Roose and tattoo-artist-to-the-stars Scott Campbell are also on this year's bill, which'll take to the stage at Carriageworks.

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Event
Zero Waste Warehouse Market — Winter 2022

Sat, 30 Jul, 2022
Mount Zero Olives Warehouse, Sunshine West

Bust out your reusable containers and stock up on olives, pulses, grains, condiments and more.

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