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.

News
The Westin Brisbane's Cafe and Lobby Bar Has Launched a Fine-Dining 'Pupfast' Menu for Dogs

Mary Street eatery The Charles is serving up bibim bark, vin de woof, woof bowls and woofachinos to very good pooches for breakfast, brunch and lunch.

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Kate Bush Has Given Brisbane's Pub Choir's 'Running Up That Hill' Cover Her Tick of Approval

What's better than watching a massive room full of Brisbanites sing 'Running Up That Hill' with a drink in their hands? Knowing that Kate Bush saw it and loved it, too.

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Sydney Opera House Has Unveiled Its Stunning, Two-Years-in-the-Making Concert Hall Revamp

It's one of the world's largest and longest performing arts halls — and it has just undergone a major transformation.

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'Tokyo Vice' Is the Sleek Noir Must-See That'll Help Your Crime-Thriller and Japan Travel Cravings

Set in 1999, and boasting 'Heat' filmmaker Michael Mann behind the lens of its first episode, this neon-lit noir is supremely slick, well-made and gripping.

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A June-Versus-Serena Showdown Awaits in the Tense Trailer for 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season Five

Based on Margaret Atwood's novel, this dystopian hit was already stressful, but that vibe looks like it's ramping up in season five.

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Event
Skyfall: The Music of James Bond — The Little Red Company

Fri, 15 Jul - Sat, 16 Jul 2022
QPAC Concert Hall, South Brisbane

Tuxedos and gowns at the ready — this 'Bond' tribute will sing through 007's iconic songs at QPAC.

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Sake's Itterasshai! (See You Again!) Closing Party

Fri, 15 Jul - Sat, 16 Jul 2022
Saké Restaurant & Bar Eagle Street Pier, Brisbane City

With Eagle Street Pier shutting its doors, Saké is hosting a last round of four-course Japanese feasts before saying farewell to the riverside spot.

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Titanic: The Movie, The Play

Thu, 15 Sep - Sun, 2 Oct 2022
Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney

Your heart will go on at this comedic 'Titanic' recreation at the Australian National Maritime Museum.

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Queer Cabaret and a Comedic 'Titanic' Recreation Lead Sydney Fringe Festival's New 2022 Highlights

This year's fest will be the event's biggest ever, spanning 500-plus events and over 2000 artists across more than 50 venues and nine hubs.

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'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Has a Gripping New Trailer — and Darkness Is Coming

Prime Video's Middle-earth-set series has finally dropped a decent sneak peek, complete with elves, dwarves and harfoots — hobbit ancestors.

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Event
The Gray Man

Thu, 14 Jul - Wed, 3 Aug 2022
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans bounce off of each other with chalk-and-cheese aplomb in this globe-hopping action-thriller, Netflix's most expensive film to date.

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The Gray Man

Thu, 14 Jul - Wed, 3 Aug 2022
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans bounce off of each other with chalk-and-cheese aplomb in this globe-hopping action-thriller, Netflix's most expensive film to date.

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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From July 14

Head to the flicks to see Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans face off in an action-thriller, and the comedic true tale of "the world's professional golfer".

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The Gray Man

Thu, 14 Jul - Wed, 3 Aug 2022
Various cinemas in Sydney

Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans bounce off of each other with chalk-and-cheese aplomb in this globe-hopping action-thriller, Netflix's most expensive film to date.

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Masked Wolf and Dylan Alcott Lead the Inaugural Lineup for Western Sydney's SXSW-Style Technology and Music Fest SOUND WEST

The new event will combine a huge one-day conference at CommBank Stadium with nine days of live music all around Parramatta.

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Maya Rudolph's Extremely Funny New Workplace Comedy 'Loot' Has Just Locked in a Second Season

Following a billionaire who decides to use her fortune to help worthy causes, this Apple TV+ newcomer is a delight — and more is in the works.

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Warwick Thornton x Light

Fri, 15 Jul - Sun, 17 Jul 2022
ACMI, Melbourne

'Sweet Country' filmmaker Warwick Thornton is heading to ACMI to chat about his career, and screen two of his features with two movies that've inspired his cinematography.

Buy Tickets

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Overwater Bar Will & Flow Has Reopened After Brisbane's Floods — and an Interior Makeover

Head by for woodfired pizzas and pides, lamingtinis and custard cocktails, and killer views out over South Bank.

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Beats and Eats 2022

Thu, 5 Jan, 2023
Will & Flow, Brisbane City

Overwater bar Will and Flow is livening up Thursday nights with pizza, sparkling and DJs — all for $20.

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'Love Actually' Christmas in July Screening

Sat, 23 Jul, 2022
New Farm Cinemas, New Farm

Pretend it's the season with wine, a mince pie and a beloved festive flick.

Buy Tickets

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