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
'Untitled Goose Game' Live

Fri, 8 Jul - Sat, 9 Jul 2022
ACMI, Melbourne

ACMI is bringing 'Untitled Goose Game' to the big screen with a live orchestral soundtrack.

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News
ACMI Is Bringing 'Untitled Goose Game' to the Big Screen with a Live Orchestral Soundtrack

Everyone's favourite pesky goose is heading to ACMI's cinema for four live shows.

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Guide
Five Ways to Get Snowy in and Around Brisbane This Winter

Think you can’t frolic in the snow without leaving Brisbane? Think again.

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News
You'll Be Able to Slumber in the Sky in Air New Zealand's Lie-Flat Economy Sleeping Pods From 2024

The game-changing bunk bed-style economy skynest will feature on the airline's new Dreamliners, and will boast room for six sleepers.

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Event
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2022

Fri, 8 Jul - Sat, 9 Jul 2022
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

MICF is bringing the best of the fest to Brisbane.

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News
Lock Up Your Children: The Sanderson Sisters Are Back in the First Trailer for 'Hocus Pocus 2'

Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy all return in this Disney+ sequel, which'll hit your streaming queue on September 30.

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News
Calling All Armchair Sleuths: 'Only Murders in the Building' Season Two Is Another Must-See Delight

The most entertaining and amusing murder-mystery series of 2021 is back — and it's just as wonderful the second time around.

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Sydney Contemporary Is Returning to Carriageworks This Spring with a Huge Installation Program

More than 90 galleries will take over the multi-arts centre, featuring works by 450 artists — including a specific focus on large-scale artworks.

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Event
James St Food and Wine Trail 2022

Thu, 28 Jul - Sun, 31 Jul 2022
James Street, Fortitude Valley, Fortitude Valley

For four days this winter, James Street in New Farm will become a culinary wonderland.

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News
James Street Food and Wine Trail Is Bringing Its Big Culinary Party Back to New Farm This Winter

After two pandemic-affected years, James Street's annual four-day food and booze trail is back — including its street-takeover Market Day.

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News
Melbourne Writers Festival Has Unveiled Its First Big International Guests for 2022

'Parks and Recreation' star Jenny Slate, 'Succession' standout Brian Cox and 'Exit West' author Mohsin Hamid are all coming to MWF this spring.

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Event
CarselDINE Twilight Markets

Sat, 23 Jul, 2022
Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets, Carseldine

This northside market is celebrating winter with handmade goods and plenty to eat over 200-plus stalls.

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News
A Luxe New Boutique 102-Room Hotel with a Rooftop Infinity Pool Is Opening in Surry Hills in 2024

The Collection by TFE Hotels property will be part of the in-development Surry Hills Village, alongside a new restaurant from the team behind Quay, Bennelong, Firedoor and Otto.

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Event
Ali & Ava

Thu, 30 Jun - Wed, 20 Jul 2022
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

This lyrical social-realist drama from British filmmaker Clio Barnard tells a tender and touching tale about two West Yorkshire residents looking for love and happiness.

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Event
Ali & Ava

Thu, 30 Jun - Wed, 20 Jul 2022
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

This lyrical social-realist drama from British filmmaker Clio Barnard tells a tender and touching tale about two West Yorkshire residents looking for love and happiness.

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Event
Ali & Ava

Thu, 30 Jun - Wed, 20 Jul 2022
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

This lyrical social-realist drama from British filmmaker Clio Barnard tells a tender and touching tale about two West Yorkshire residents looking for love and happiness.

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News
'Succession' Star Brian Cox, Jenny Slate and Jarvis Cocker Lead the Jam-Packed 2022 Antidote Lineup

Sydney Opera House's festival of ideas, art and change is back with a program of 17 talks, conversations and panels — and it includes some big names.

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Event
IKEA Mid-Year Clearance Sale 2022

Thu, 9 Jun - Sun, 10 Jul 2022
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

The Swedish furniture giant is offering discounts of up to 50 percent off until July 10.

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Event
IKEA Mid-Year Clearance Sale 2022

Thu, 9 Jun - Sun, 10 Jul 2022
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

The Swedish furniture giant is offering discounts of up to 50 percent off until July 10.

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Event
IKEA Mid-Year Clearance Sale 2022

Thu, 9 Jun - Sun, 10 Jul 2022
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

The Swedish furniture giant is offering discounts of up to 50 percent off until July 10.

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