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
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Thu, 5 May - Wed, 25 May 2022
Various cinemas in Sydney

Directed by 'Evil Dead' legend Sam Raimi, the latest MCU film about surgeon-turned-sorcerer Dr Stephen Strange is darker and trippier but still dispiritingly standard.

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'Star Wars' and Headspace Want You to Practice Mindfulness Like You're in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

'Star Wars' fans, these are the breathing exercises and sleepcasts you're looking for.

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Jetstar Is Holding a Huge 48-Hour Sale with International Return Flights From $199

You've got two days to nab one of 400,000-plus cheap return fares to Bali, Phuket, Hawaii, Vietnam, Japan and Seoul during the airline's 'return for free' sale.

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Event
Monster Fest Weekender 2022

Fri, 13 May - Sun, 15 May 2022
Event Cinemas Myer Centre, Brisbane

Spend three days watching weird and wonderful flicks — including cult 80s hits, new horror gems and a documentary about the original 'It' TV miniseries

Buy Tickets

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Monster Fest Weekender 2022

Fri, 13 May - Sun, 15 May 2022
Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney

Spend three days watching weird and wonderful flicks — including cult 80s hits, new horror gems and a documentary about the original 'It' TV miniseries

Buy Tickets

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Monster Fest Weekender 2022

Fri, 6 May - Sun, 8 May 2022
Cinema Nova, Carlton

Spend three days watching weird and wonderful flicks — including cult 80s hits, new horror gems and a documentary about the original 'It' TV miniseries

Buy Tickets

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Beyond The Valley Is Bringing Back Its Famed NYE Camping Festival to See Out 2022

Mark your diaries: you'll be able to see out the year dancing to live tunes at this beloved four-day music fest.

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Betty's Bestie Day 2022

Thu, 5 May, 2022
Various Betty's Burgers in Melbourne, Melbourne

Take your best mate for a two-for-one burger.

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Betty's Bestie Day 2022

Thu, 5 May, 2022
Various Betty's Burgers in Sydney, Sydney

Take your best mate for a two-for-one burger.

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Betty's Bestie Day 2022

Thu, 5 May, 2022
Various Betty's Burgers in Brisbane, Brisbane

Take your best mate for a two-for-one burger.

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News
Harry Styles and Florence Pugh Get Caught in a 1950s Nightmare in the 'Don't Worry Darling' Trailer

The pair play a married couple seemingly living the perfect life in this psychological thriller from actor and 'Booksmart' director Olivia Wilde.

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Bridge Road Brewers' Cardboard Pop-Up Bar

Fri, 22 Apr - Sat, 22 Oct 2022
Bridge Road Brewers Cardboard Bar, East Brunswick Village.

Everything inside the zero-impact venue has been constructed from materials that are either recycled or can be reused or composted.

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Taste of the Beaches 2022

Sat, 30 Apr - Tue, 31 May 2022
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Pop-ups on the sand, food truck parties and craft brews aplenty — they're all a part of this northern beaches food festival.

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Art After Dark Is Melbourne's New Late-Night Cultural Fest — and It Just Dropped Its Dazzling Lineup

Inspired by Europe’s Night of Museums, Melbourne's newest fest will feature gigs by BRIGGS and Human Nature, late-night 'Doctor Strange' screenings, immersive dome projections and drop-in showings of Soda Jerk's 'Terror Nullius'.

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News
Queer Coming-of-Age Series 'Heartstopper' Is the Most Charming Thing You Can Binge Right Now

Based on the webcomic-turned-graphic novel, this Netflix newcomer is a LGBTQIA+-championing must-see— and also features a supporting turn by Olivia Colman.

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News
Charcoal Chicken Joint El Jannah Is Officially Opening Its First Melbourne Store This Weekend

From Saturday, April 30, the Sydney-originated cult-favourite chain will officially be slinging its charcoal chook on High Street in Preston.

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News
Calling All 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Fans: Bianca Del Rio Is Touring Down Under This Year

The sixth-season winner is bringing her latest comedy show 'Unsanitized!' to nine cities cities across Australia and New Zealand.

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News
Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in April

Make a couch date with season three of Donald Glover's 'Atlanta', Netflix's gorgeous new queer coming-of-age series and plenty of on-screen spies.

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Event
Disney: The Magic of Animation After Dark

Multiple single dates
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

Enjoy drinks, discussions and a night at the museum touring a dazzling Disney animation exhibition.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Cut N Polish: Artist Car Boot Sale

Sun, 1 May, 2022
Blacksmith's Workshop, Carriageworks, Eveleigh

A whopping 90-plus Greater Sydney artists are selling their works directly to the public at this one-day-only art car boot sale.

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