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
Thor: Love and Thunder

Wed, 6 Jul - Wed, 3 Aug 2022
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Taika Waititi's second 'Thor' film is a ball of playful, goofy, 80s-worshipping chaos — in both fun and messy ways.

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Event
Thor: Love and Thunder

Wed, 6 Jul - Wed, 3 Aug 2022
Various cinemas in Sydney

Taika Waititi's second 'Thor' film is a ball of playful, goofy, 80s-worshipping chaos — in both fun and messy ways.

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News
Krispy Kreme Is Now Serving Up Duffins for When You Can't Decide Between a Doughnut and a Muffin

The new range comes in three flavours: apple and cinnamon, blueberry and white chocolate, and double choc.

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Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan Try to Solve a Murder in the Trailer for Whodunnit 'See How They Run'

This star-studded murder-mystery comedy follows the investigation into the death of a Hollywood filmmaker in 1950s London.

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BrewDog Is Opening a New Three-Level Bar in a Heritage-Listed Brunswick Street Building This Spring

The Scottish beer behemoth is expanding its Brisbane footprint beyond its Murarrie base, opening a second brew-slinging watering hole in Fortitude Valley.

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Spotify Is Curating Personalised 'Stranger Things'-Inspired Playlists to Save You From Vecna

Spent the last month listening to Kate Bush on repeat? Swap 'Running Up That Hill' for Spotify's new personalised Upside Down playlists.

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Event
High Cheese and Bottomless Wine: Truffle Series

Multiple single dates
La Valle, Fortitude Valley

Tuck into a tiered cheese and truffle tower, plus two hours of bottomless wine.

Buy Tickets

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Nodo Donuts Is Bringing Its Gluten-Free Treats to West End's West Village

The baked goods chain is setting up its ninth Brisbane location, opening a doughnut-slinging kiosk in West Village's Peters Lane retail precinct.

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Event
City Symphony

Fri, 24 Jun - Sun, 24 Jul 2022
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

Listen to an interactive soundtrack featuring David Attenborough, Greta Thunberg, Kate Miller-Heidke and Jesswar while you wander around Brisbane's inner city.

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New Audio Experience 'City Symphony' Gives Walking Brisbane's Streets a Cinematic Soundtrack

Listen to an interactive soundscape featuring David Attenborough, Greta Thunberg, Kate Miller-Heidke and Jesswar as you mosey around town.

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Ty Dolla $ign, YG, Zhu and Pnau Headline The Grass Is Greener's Four-City 2022 Tour

For its first events outside of Queensland, the music, food and arts fest has compiled one helluva lineup.

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Huge Bubbles, Light Tidal Waves and Rollerskating Parties: Brisbane Festival's 2022 Program Is Here

Brisbane's citywide arts fest will unleash 580 performances — 230 of which won't cost a cent to attend — over three massive September weeks.

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Event
Virtual Indigenous Film Festival 2022 — NAIDOC Week

Mon, 4 Jul - Fri, 8 Jul 2022
Online

FanForce TV is showcasing Indigenous Australian stories and voices for NAIDOC Week.

Buy Tickets

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Legacy: Reflections on Mabo

Sat, 28 May - Sat, 8 Oct 2022
State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane

Thirty years on from the High Court of Australia's groundbreaking Mabo decision, the State Library of Queensland has enlisted 24 artists to reflect upon and celebrate Eddie Koiki Mabo.

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Butler Wine Bar Is South Brisbane's Intimate New Vino-Sipping Spot From the Lune Croissanterie Crew

The new 30-seater opens its doors on July 7, serving up prawn tartare and mushroom tarts — and plenty of wine.

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SHOW UP: A Celebration of Black Music

Fri, 8 Jul, 2022
Institute of Modern Art, Fortitude Valley

IMA is celebrating NAIDOC Week with a Friday night party filled with hip hop tunes and performances by First Nations artists.

Book Now

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Gold Coast Arts Festival Bleach* Has Unveiled Its Stacked 2022 Lineup

Back for its 11th iteration, this arts fest will feature 233 artists, 94 performances and 36 events across 11 days.

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Bleach* Festival 2022

Thu, 11 Aug - Sun, 21 Aug 2022
Various Gold Coast venues, Gold Coast

Back for its 11th iteration, the Gold Coast's annual arts and culture fest will feature 233 artists, 94 performances and 36 events across 11 days.

Buy Tickets

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By the Way, Red Hot Chili Peppers Are Bringing Their Global Stadium Tour Down Under in 2023

The LA-based rockers will hit up Auckland, Dunedin, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in January and February, supported by Post Malone.

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Prequel Series 'Mystery Road: Origin' Is an Ace Addition to Australia's Best Film and TV Franchise

Indigenous detective Jay Swan returns in this third television spinoff based on Ivan Sen’s ‘Mystery Road’ and ‘Goldstone’ — this time played by Mark Coles Smith.

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