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
Hustle Boxing Has Opened Its First Nightclub-Style Queensland Workout Studio in Fortitude Valley

If you like your fitness sessions to feel like a night on the town, this Sydney favourite has just set up shop in Brisbane.

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It Looks Like a Sixth Mind-Bending Season of 'Black Mirror' Is Finally on Its Way to Netflix

It's been three years since Charlie Brooker's dystopian sci-fi series last hit screens — and now it's finally set to return.

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Event
All-You-Can-Eat Satay Night

Multiple single dates
Ma Pa Me, South Brisbane

This once-a-month satay night serves up two hours of non-stop skewers for just $30.

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Luminous Lantern Parade 2022

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022
South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

South Bank is lighting up to celebrate multiculturalism.

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Dog's Day Out at The Gasometer

Sat, 11 Jun, 2022
Gasworks Precinct, Newstead

Take your canine to pooch-friendly markets, treat them to dog ice cream, then save their paw print in clay.

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Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2022

Sat, 14 May - Sun, 28 Aug 2022
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

See the winners of this year's prizes — then vote for your favourites.

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Sat, 28 May - Sun, 18 Dec 2022
Capitol Theatre Sydney, Haymarket

The Broadway hit is finally bringing its all-singing, all-dancing romance to Sydney.

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Sydney Writers' Festival 2022

Mon, 16 May - Sun, 22 May 2022
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Almost 400 writers and thinkers will take to the stage across 234 events, all linked to this year's theme 'Change My Mind'.

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Jenn Nkiru: Rebirth Is Necessary

Sat, 14 May - Sat, 9 Jul 2022
Institute of Modern Art, Fortitude Valley

Brisbane's Institute of Modern Art is hosting the first-ever Australian solo exhibition by Grammy-winning artist, filmmaker and Beyoncé collaborator Jenn Nkiru.

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News
Paniyiri's Big Comeback Festival Has Been Postponed to October Due to Brisbane's Wet Weather

Brisbane's huge two-day celebration of Greek food, booze and culture will now take place this spring.

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The Langham Is the Gold Coast's Soon-to-Open New Five-Star Hotel with Direct Beachfront Access

Featuring 17 different types of rooms — and gorgeous ocean views — the 339-suite hotel will open its doors in mid-June.

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If You Were Obsessed with 'Normal People', You'll Want to Binge 'Conversations with Friends' ASAP

Based on Sally Rooney's first novel, and now streaming in full via Prime Video, this 12-part Dublin-set series boasts plenty of the same traits that made ‘Normal People’ such a hit.

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DAMN: Kendrick Lamar Is Bringing His New World Tour Down Under This December

The Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper is headed to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland to close out his new 'The Big Steppers' tour.

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Turn It Back Up to 11: 'This Is Spinal Tap' Is Getting a Four-Decades-Later Sequel

'Lick My Love Pump' and 'Hell Hole' fans, rejoice — the iconic music mockumentary about the world's loudest and most explosive band is getting a follow-up.

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Fourteen New Movies You Can Watch in May That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

Including Joaquin Phoenix's latest mesmerising performance, a horror gem set on a porn shoot and the newest 'Batman' flick.

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'Hacks' Is TV's Best Current Comedy About Comedy — and It's Still Searingly Funny in Season Two

2021's Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning hit is back with another smart and hilarious season set in the world of standup.

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Blak Douglas' Portrait of Artist Karla Dickens in the Lismore Floods Has Won the 2022 Archibald Prize

Blak Douglas is the first NSW First Nations artist to win the Archibald with a painting of a NSW First Nations artist.

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Baz Luhrmann Is Coming to Vivid to Chat About 'Elvis', 'Moulin Rouge!' and Everything In-Between

The 'Strictly Ballroom' and 'The Great Gatsby' filmmaker is headed to the State Theatre to talk through his career and style, and taking on the king of rock 'n' roll.

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Event
Queensland Vegan Markets at Portside Wharf

Sat, 11 Jun 2022, Sat, 20 Aug 2022 and Sat, 29 Oct 2022
Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

Queensland Vegan Markets is bringing its cruelty-free stalls to Portside.

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Taste of the Terraces

Fri, 20 May - Sun, 22 May 2022
Given and Latrobe Terraces, Paddington

Eat and drink your way around Paddington's terrace precinct, with 38 venues dishing up food specials and cocktails across three days.

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