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
Vivid Sydney Later

Fri, 27 May - Sat, 18 Jun 2022
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

These 12 Circular Quay spots are staying open for late-night bites and drinks from Wednesday–Sunday during Vivid.

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These 12 Circular Quay Spots Are Staying Open for Late-Night Bites and Drinks During Vivid

Grabbing a bite till late just got easier during Vivid, with a dozen bars and restaurants extending their opening hours so you can pop in after a show, gig or seeing those dazzling lights.

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Event
Flight — Darkfield

Thu, 26 May - Wed, 31 Aug 2022
138 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

Strap yourself into a section of a real airplane, and prepare for an eventful and immersive experience.

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Pepe Saya Has Launched Its Own Delicious Range of Buttery Salted Caramel Bon Bons

Made with Pepe Saya's cultured butter and Olsson’s sea salt, the salty sweet treats are made in limited-edition batches — with only 250 boxes available each week.

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The Yarra Valley Is Getting a Huge New Tourism Precinct with a 300-Bed Hotel and Outdoor Gig Venue

Expected to open in 2024, it'll take over a 100-acre site on the Maroondah Highway.

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Lune Croissanterie Is Opening Its Third Pastry-Slinging Melbourne Spot in Armadale This Winter

The world-famous bakery will soon be serving its flaky croissants in the city's south.

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Event
Jane Eyre — Shake & Stir Theatre Co

Wed, 8 Jun - Sat, 9 Jul 2022
QPAC Cremorne Theatre, South Brisbane

Charlotte Brontë’s gothic classic returns to the Brisbane stage.

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National Fish 'n' Chip Day 2022

Fri, 3 Jun - Sun, 5 Jun 2022
One Fish Two Fish, Kangaroo Point

One Fish Two Fish is slinging fish 'n' chip brioche subs and pies, plus fish schnitties, to celebrate Fish 'n' Chip Day.

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Pride On Screen

Fri, 10 Jun - Wed, 15 Jun 2022
Cinema Nova, Carlton

Cinema Nova is celebrating queer film favourites for Pride Month — and throwing in a few must-see new queer flicks, too.

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Sam Whiteside: Contact

Multiple single dates
Carriageworks, Eveleigh

Wander through thick haze, an intense red glow and a monolithic lightwork as part of Carriageworks' Vivid program.

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The Grass Is Greener Is Returning to the Gold Coast in 2022 — and Debuting in Canberra and Geelong

The hit Queensland music, food and art festival is expanding — and heading down south for the first time.

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Event
Looking for Alibrandi — Belvoir and Malthouse Theatre

Sat, 1 Oct - Sun, 6 Nov 2022
Belvoir St Theatre Upstairs, Surry Hills

Melina Marchetta's beloved 1992 book has already been adapted into a movie — and now a stage version is heading to Belvoir.

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Looking for Alibrandi — Malthouse Theatre and Belvoir

Fri, 8 Jul - Sun, 31 Jul 2022
Merlyn Theatre, The Malthouse, Southbank

Melina Marchetta's beloved 1992 book has already been adapted into a movie — and now a stage version is heading to Malthouse.

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Six the Musical

Fri, 17 Jun - Sun, 7 Aug 2022
Comedy Theatre, Melbourne

This West End hit explores the stories of Henry VIII's six wives — by getting them to sing at a pop concert.

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Mothering Sunday

Thu, 2 Jun - Wed, 22 Jun 2022
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Starring Aussie talent Odessa Young and ‘The Crown’ standout Josh O'Connor, plus Colin Firth and Olivia Colman, this handsome 1920s-set British drama is passionate, sensual and exceptionally cast.

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Mothering Sunday

Thu, 2 Jun - Wed, 22 Jun 2022
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Starring Aussie talent Odessa Young and ‘The Crown’ standout Josh O'Connor, plus Colin Firth and Olivia Colman, this handsome 1920s-set British drama is passionate, sensual and exceptionally cast.

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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From June 2

Head to the flicks to see a moving and sensual British drama.

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Mothering Sunday

Thu, 2 Jun - Wed, 22 Jun 2022
Various cinemas in Sydney

Starring Aussie talent Odessa Young and ‘The Crown’ standout Josh O'Connor, plus Colin Firth and Olivia Colman, this handsome 1920s-set British drama is passionate, sensual and exceptionally cast.

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Event
9 to 5 The Musical

Sun, 10 Jul - Sun, 11 Sep 2022
State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne

Dolly Parton's hit musical is finally coming to Melbourne.

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BlackMilk Sample Sale

Sat, 4 Jun, 2022
The Joinery, West End

The cult-favourite fashion brand is hosting its first sample sale since 2019, with nothing over $35.

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