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
A Giant Moon, Rooftop Parties and a Lindy Lee Art Boat Lead Brisbane Festival's First 2022 Lineup

This year's Brisbane Festival will focus its program around four big weekends — and also include the Queensland Symphony Orchestra playing 70s disco tunes at the Riverstage.

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Porter House Is Sydney's Soon-to-Open Five-Level Bar and Dining Hub Next Door to a Luxe New Hotel

Featuring a Euro-style delicatessen and wine bar, a brasserie and a bar, the new Castlereagh Street venue is housed within an 1870s heritage-listed building.

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Sydney Harbour's Me-Mel (Goat Island) Is Set to Be Returned to Its Indigenous Owners

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced that the iconic island will be transferred back to the Indigenous community, and receive $43 million in funding for its restoration.

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Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in May

Make a couch date with David Attenborough's new dinosaur documentary, a Colin Firth-starring true-crime drama and all the 'Bond'.

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Event
The Last Five Years — La Boite Theatre

Mon, 30 May - Sat, 18 Jun 2022
La Boite Theatre, Kelvin Grove

The acclaimed musical makes the jump from off-Broadway to La Boite.

Buy Tickets

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Oh Bother: New Slasher Flick 'Blood and Honey' Is Turning Winnie-the-Pooh Into a Serial Killer

The usually cuddly teddy bear is set to go on a rampage in this upcoming horror movie, which'll forever change the way you see the childhood favourite.

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Event
BrewDog's Free Mallow Laser Quest Tastings

Mon, 30 May, 2022
BrewDog DogTap Brisbane, Brisbane

Try BrewDog's boozy blend of candied pineapple, sherbet and marshmallow — yes, in a beer — for free at its Brisbane brewery for one day only.

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Cult-Favourite US Burger Chain Five Guys Is Opening Its First Sydney CBD Store Next Week

Adding some inner-city burgers to your winter, the American fast food joint will open on George Street on Monday, June 6.

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Mind-Bending Multiverse Series 'Undone' Is the Best Animated Show You're Probably Not Watching

Created by ‘BoJack Horseman’ duo Kate Purdy and Raphael Bob-Waksberg, this Prime Video animated series is unlike anything else on streaming.

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Netflix's Queer Coming-of-Age Gem 'Heartstopper' Has Been Renewed for Seasons Two and Three

This delightful hit isn't finished telling its story yet, with two more seasons in the works.

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Grill'd Has Turned One Store Into the Upside Down — and Added Demogorgon Burgs to Its National Menu

'Stranger Things' is back — and this burger chain has just the outpost, and the monster burg, to celebrate.

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More Cocktails Please: Australia's Best 100 Bartenders for 2022 Have Been Revealed

Can't decide where to enjoy your next sip? Get one of these top-notch bartenders to mix you up a beverage.

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The Upside Down Has Arrived Down Under: A Giant 'Stranger Things' Rift Has Taken Over Bondi Beach

Celebrate the return of Netflix's 'Stranger Things' by wandering past a portal to an eerie alternate dimension at one of Australia's most famous spots.

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The First Trailer for Disney+'s 'Star Wars' Spinoff 'Andor' Teases Spies, Rebellion and a Reckoning

A prequel to 'Rogue One', this new 'Star Wars' series brings espionage thrills to a galaxy far, far away, with Diego Luna returning as Cassian Andor.

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Bernhardt/Hamlet — Queensland Theatre

Sat, 28 May - Sun, 19 Jun 2022
Bille Brown Theatre, South Brisbane

Stacking icons upon icons, this play focuses on trailblazing French actress Sarah Bernhardt when she staged Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' at the turn of the 20th century.

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Bigger, Bloodier, Longer, Eerier: Yes, You'll Want to Binge 'Stranger Things' Season Four Right Now

After a three-year absence, Netflix’s 80s-set sci-fi hit is back — in slasher mode, venturing out of Hawkins and proving just as addictive.

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All the Profits From These New 'Literacy Is Freedom' T-Shirts Will Support First Nations Australians

Add this new shirt from Deus Ex Machina and The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation to your wardrobe this Reconciliation Week.

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Songs in The Key of Springfield

Sat, 4 Jun, 2022
Bar Open, Fitzroy

Featuring everything from 'See My Vest' to 'Monorail' to 'We Put The Spring in Springfield'

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Lobster & Co 2022

Tue, 31 May - Sun, 10 Jul 2022
Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, Melbourne

This indulgent riverside pop-up is back for a luxe winter appearance, only serving lobster rolls with truffle fries and glasses of champagne.

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Black Bear Lodge Turns 11: Weekender

Fri, 3 Jun - Sat, 4 Jun 2022
Black Bear Lodge, Fortitude Valley

This Fortitude Valley favourite is throwing a big two-day 11th birthday bash.

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