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
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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Walter and Jesse Will Pop Up in 'Better Call Saul' If You're Not Already Excited About Season Six

This magnificent 'Breaking Bad' spinoff is filled with familiar faces, but the show was always leading to the arrival of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman.

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'Back to the Future: The Musical' Was Just Named the UK's Best New Show So Let's Hope It Zips Down Under

Great Scott, this song-filled stage version of everyone's favourite time-travelling 80s flick just picked itself up an Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

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Event
Black Coffee Friday 2022

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022
Bessa Coffee, Milton

Spend Good Friday sipping great coffee.

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Portside Wharf Mother's Day Market

Sat, 7 May, 2022
Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

Find a last-minute gift for your mum — or treat yourself to art, plants, ceramics, accessories and more.

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Parrtjima Is Currently Lighting Up the Red Centre If You're Keen on a Last-Minute Easter Getaway

Alice Springs' luminous First Nations art and culture festival is back for 2022 — with dazzling arches, 1200 glowing suspended orbs and light projections across the 300-million-year-old MacDonnell Ranges.

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Now Open: Punk-Inspired Cocktail Bar Stranded Is the Valley's New Laneway Hangout from The Zoo Crew

Open five nights a week, this newcomer serves up a mezcal and tequila-heavy drinks menu, plus piña colada panna cotta — and its name pays tribute to Brisbane punk legends The Saints.

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Event
Even Cheaper Budget Tuesdays at Dendy Cinemas

Tue, 5 Jul, 2022
Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo and Portside

Head to Dendy Coorparoo for a tenner every Tuesday — or hit up Portside for $8.

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Even Cheaper Budget Tuesdays at Dendy Newtown

Tue, 7 Jun, 2022
Dendy Newtown, Newtown

Head to the flicks for a tenner every Tuesday.

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Marvel Cinematic Universe Trivia

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022
Fritzenberger, Petrie Terrace

You've sat through all 27 films to date — now put your MCU knowledge to the test over 50-cent wings.

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Event
Indie Spirits Tasting Brisbane 2022

Sun, 17 Jul, 2022
Lefty's Old Time Music Hall, Petrie Terrace

Spend an afternoon sampling more than 200 gins, whiskys, rums, vodkas and tequilas — and vermouths, mezcals and more.

Buy Tickets

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Indie Spirits Tasting Melbourne 2022

Sun, 8 May, 2022
The Craft & Co, Collingwood

Spend an afternoon sampling more than 200 gins, whiskys, rums, vodkas and tequilas — and vermouths, mezcals and more.

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Indie Spirits Tasting Sydney 2022

Sun, 4 Sep, 2022
Potts Point Hotel, Potts Point

Spend an afternoon sampling more than 200 gins, whiskys, rums, vodkas and tequilas — and vermouths, mezcals and more.

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Indie Spirits Tasting Is Bringing Its Boozy Sipping Parties Back to the East Coast

Spend an afternoon sampling more than 200 gins, whiskys, rums, vodkas and tequilas — and vermouths, mezcals and more — at this spirits fest dedicated to independent producers.

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The Lost City

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

Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum's combined charms go a long way in this breezily entertaining action-adventure rom-com.

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The Lost City

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

Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum's combined charms go a long way in this breezily entertaining action-adventure rom-com.

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The Lost City

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

Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum's combined charms go a long way in this breezily entertaining action-adventure rom-com.

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

Including the latest Hercule Poirot flick, Jessica Chastain’s Oscar-winning performance and the new ‘Jackass’ movie.

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Spanish Film Festival 2022

Thu, 28 Apr - Wed, 18 May 2022
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Movies starring Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas and Javier Bardem feature prominently in this year's 34-film showcase of Spanish and Latin American cinema.

Buy Tickets

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Spanish Film Festival 2022

Thu, 21 Apr - Sun, 15 May 2022
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Movies starring Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas and Javier Bardem feature prominently in this year's 34-film showcase of Spanish and Latin American cinema.

Buy Tickets

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