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
Sydney Film Festival Has Dropped the First 22 Movies You'll Be Watching at Its Jam-Packed 2022 Fest

Aussie horror, international festival hits and the latest from newly minted Oscar-winner Jessica Chastain — they're all on SFF's 2022 lineup so far.

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Event
Great Friday 2022

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022
One Fish Two Fish, Kangaroo Point

One Fish Two Fish is serving up a six-course seafood and chocolate Easter feast.

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The Latest Trailer for 'The Bob's Burgers Movie' Is Here with Meat, Mayhem and Glorious Burg Puns

Add this to your big-screen menu — TV's favourite burger-slinging family will finally hit cinemas in May.

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'Dirty Dancing' in Concert

Sat, 25 Jun, 2022
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

You'll have the time of your life at this 35th-anniversary screening 'Dirty Dancing', which features a live band and singers performing the movie's iconic songs.

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'Dirty Dancing' in Concert

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne

You'll have the time of your life at this 35th-anniversary screening 'Dirty Dancing', which features a live band and singers performing the movie's iconic songs.

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'Dirty Dancing' in Concert

Sat, 18 Jun, 2022
ICC Sydney, Sydney

You'll have the time of your life at this 35th-anniversary screening 'Dirty Dancing', which features a live band and singers performing the movie's iconic songs.

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'Dirty Dancing' in Concert Is Coming to Australia to Give You the Time of Your Life

You've never seen this Patrick Swayze-starring 80s classic like this before — with a live band and singers performing the movie's iconic songs, all to celebrate its 35th anniversary.

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Four Kaley Cuocos Are More Chaotic Than One in the Full 'Flight Attendant' Season Two Trailer

When it returns this month, this twisty series will dish up globe-hopping international espionage intrigue — and multiple Kaley Cuocos.

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Business in the Front, Party in the Back: Volley Has Just Launched a Limited-Edition Mullet Shoe

A collaboration with Black Dog Institute, the hairy kicks are on sale now to raise money for mental health.

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Seven Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Brisbane in 2022

You're never too old for this Easter hunt.

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Event
Woof Doof

Sat, 30 Apr, 2022
Ivy Blu Rooftop, Petrie Terrace

Dance to DJs with your doggo to raise money for Guide Dogs Australia.

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Now Open: Stratton Bar & Kitchen Is Newstead's New Industrial-Style Hangout Inside Two WWII Hangars

Serving up cacio e pepe udon and cheeseburger bloody marys next to The Triffid, this new bar and eatery hails from Mrs Brown’s Bar & Kitchen owners Ben and Tarryn Brown.

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David Attenborough's New Natural History Series About Dinosaurs Hits Your Streaming Queue Next Month

Welcome to… another Attenborough showing some dino love, this time thanks to five-part Apple TV+ series 'Prehistoric Planet'.

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You Can Now Enjoy a Luxe Houseboat Getaway on This Three-Storey 'Flotel' on the Gold Coast

Anchored for your entire stay — compete with national park views — this 12-metre-long floating hotel can sleep six.

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News
Four Pillars Has Just Added a Yuzu Gin to Its Range — So There's Another Bottle for Your Shrine

After dabbling with yuzu before, the Australian distillery has created a standalone new tipple — and it's made with yuzu grown up the road from its Healesville base.

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Chris Rock Is Bringing His Stand-Up Show to Arenas Down Under This Winter

In his first tour in five years, the Emmy- and Grammy-winning comedian will play seven shows across Australia and New Zealand in August.

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Event
Burrata Night

Tue, 5 Apr, 2022
Salt Meats Cheese Gasworks, Newstead

Sure, you've eaten burrata before — but have you tried it in spaghetti carbonara, or paired with shortbread and berries?

Buy Tickets

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Event
One-Cent Wings at Beerhaus

Thu, 5 Jan, 2023
Beerhaus Bowen Hills, Bowen Hills

Tuck into cheap chook pieces in Bowen Hills every Thursday night.

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Event
Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Thu, 31 Mar - Wed, 20 Apr 2022
Various cinemas in Brisbane

It's the second film focusing on the speedy video game character, but this swift-to-cinemas sequel couldn’t feel like more of a drag.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Thu, 31 Mar - Wed, 20 Apr 2022
Various cinemas in Melbourne

It's the second film focusing on the speedy video game character, but this swift-to-cinemas sequel couldn’t feel like more of a drag.

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