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
'Girls5eva' Just Dropped Its Season Two Trailer Because Loving 90s-Era Girl Groups Lasts Forever

The second season of the Tina Fey-executive produced sitcom sees its four former 90s pop stars try to become two-hit wonders.

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You Can Now Tuck Into Pre-Flight Snacks from Betty's Burgers in Virgin's East Coast Airport Lounges

If you're keen on trying a Betty’s truffle cheeseburger or the chain's take on popcorn chicken, this is the only place you'll find them.

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Paddington European Restaurant Nota Is Opening a Neighbourhood Wine Bar in the Shop Next Door

The Given Terrace restaurant is expanding, becoming a two-in-one spot with a five-metre wall of wine — and more than 90 types to sip.

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New Zealand Clothing Label Rodd & Gunn Is Opening a Bar and Restaurant on James Street

Launching mid-May, the 150-seater eatery will feature wood flooring, wool rugs and plenty of leather decor — and hero NZ wines.

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Event
Gigs & Picnics 2022

Multiple single dates
Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane City

Listen to free live music and grab snacks from food trucks at this free monthly hangout in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.

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Love, Lust and Emotional Chaos: The Full Trailer for Sally Rooney's 'Conversations with Friends' Is Here

The last time one of Sally Rooney’s novels was turned into a TV series, it was one of the best shows of the year — and this adaptation arrives next month.

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The Full 'Stranger Things' Season Four Trailer Teases Levitation, Guitar Battles and a New Monster

Things are getting creepy in the Upside Down — or, to be more accurate, creepier.

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Everything Everywhere All At Once

Thu, 14 Apr - Wed, 4 May 2022
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Michelle Yeoh navigates the multiverse in this bold, clever, revelatory and gloriously chaotic funhouse of a film from the directors of 'Swiss Army Man'.

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Everything Everywhere All At Once

Thu, 14 Apr - Wed, 4 May 2022
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Michelle Yeoh navigates the multiverse in this bold, clever, revelatory and gloriously chaotic funhouse of a film from the directors of 'Swiss Army Man'.

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Everything Everywhere All At Once

Thu, 14 Apr - Wed, 4 May 2022
Various cinemas in Sydney

Michelle Yeoh navigates the multiverse in this bold, clever, revelatory and gloriously chaotic funhouse of a film from the directors of 'Swiss Army Man'.

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Regional Victoria Is Officially Hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games

The MCG will host the opening ceremony — then four regional hubs will be set up in Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat and Gippsland, each with their own athletes’ village and sport program.

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Event
It Takes Time: Ten Films by Frederick Wiseman at SFF

Sat, 11 Jun - Sun, 31 Jul 2022
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Sydney Film Festival is dedicating its 2022 retrospective to an award-winning documentarian and his commitment to examining American institutions.

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It Takes Time: Ten Films by Frederick Wiseman at ACMI

Sun, 22 May - Sun, 25 Sep 2022
ACMI, Melbourne

This ACMI retrospective showcases an award-winning documentarian and his commitment to examining American institutions.

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Taronga Zoo Is Now Home to the World's Largest Bronze Gorilla Statue

Created by public artists Gillie and Marc Schattner, 'King Nyani' measures 30-foot-long — and Sydney is one of just three cities in the world to boast the giant gorilla statue.

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Juicy

Sat, 9 Jul, 2022
Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Music Hall is hosting its first-ever beer fest — and it's all about independent brewers.

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Fortitude Music Hall Is Hosting Its First Beer Festival — and It's All About Independent Brewers

Organised by Range Brewing, this brand-new beer fest will showcase more than 40 specialty brews, and feature a DJ-spun soundtrack by Sampology and Winston Surfshirt.

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Calendar of Cage

Multiple single dates
Palace Barracks Cinemas, Brisbane

Thirteen weeks. One actor. So many crazy grins.

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Calendar of Cage

Multiple single dates
Pentridge Cinema, Coburg

Thirteen weeks. One actor. So many crazy grins.

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Calendar of Cage

Multiple single dates
Palace Central Cinemas, Chippendale

Thirteen weeks. One actor. So many crazy grins.

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Lisboa Caffe Has Opened a Bricks-and-Mortar Portuguese Custard Tart Bakery in South Brisbane

You can now head to Hope Street to pick up flaky Portuguese custard tarts four days a week.

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