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
The NSW Government Is Giving Out $50 Vouchers to Use on Accommodation Across the State

Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced that all adults across the state will receive a 'Stay & Rediscover' voucher to use on NSW staycations.

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The Tasman Is the Luxe New Hobart Hotel with Waterfront Views That'll Tempt You on a Tassie Getaway

Australia's first Luxury Collection hotel, it'll open its doors in December.

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Event
Frightful 80s Drive-In Cinema 2021

Sat, 30 Oct, 2021
Donnelly Park, Connells Point

Hop in your car and watch 80s vampire classic 'The Lost Boys' on a big screen.

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The New Trailer for 'The Great' Season Two Serves Up Power Grabs, Witty Insults and Gillian Anderson

The satirical stab at Russian history will return to your streaming queue in mid-November.

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Event
Bubbles & Barrels Festival 2021 — CANCELLED

Sat, 13 Nov, 2021
Pig 'N' Whistle Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

Head to Pig 'N' Whistle Brunswick Street's beer garden for a day of brews, seltzers and barbecued food.

Buy Tickets

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Yonder Festival Is Bringing Three Days of Music, Arts and Creek Swims to the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

The Mary Valley festival returns for its third year with a huge lineup of local tunes, camping, laughter yoga and water aerobics — and you can BYO booze, too.

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Yonder Festival 2021

Thu, 25 Nov - Sat, 27 Nov 2021
Secret venue in Mary Valley, Imbil

The Mary Valley festival returns for its third year with a huge lineup of local tunes, camping, laughter yoga and water aerobics — and you can BYO booze, too.

Buy Tickets

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Virgin Is Selling Direct Flights from Brisbane to The Whitsundays and Hamilton Island for $75

Brisbanites can end 2021 with a getaway up north — with flights to Cairns and Townsville on sale, too.

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Event
Spectacular Spectacular

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021
Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

The Brunswick Mall venue will transform into a Parisian club for one night only, and welcome in Brisbane musicians to relive the Baz Luhrmann film's soundtrack.

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Fortitude Music Hall Is Hosting a Spectacular Spectacular 'Moulin Rouge' 20th Anniversary Gig

The Brunswick Mall venue will transform into a Parisian club for one night only, and welcome in Brisbane musicians to relive the Baz Luhmann film's soundtrack.

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Melbourne's Outdoor, Rooftop and Drive-In Cinemas Will Start Reopening (Again) From October 22

The Lido and Cameo have moved forward their reopening dates, the Coburg drive-in will welcome back movie lovers and the Classic will relaunch its rooftop with 'No Time to Die'.

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Queensland Will Start Reopening Its Borders to Double-Vaccinated Visitors From Mid-November

The announcement means that Queensland will be welcoming in travellers from elsewhere in Australia just as summer arrives.

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Event
Armakeggon 2021

Sat, 6 Nov, 2021
Archive Beer Boutique, West End

Spend a spring Saturday indulging in one-off brews.

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A Night of Horror International Film Festival 2021

Mon, 18 Oct - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
Online

Add some scares to your October viewing at this Australian horror festival's 13th annual event.

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Event
Harris Farm Markets Food Trail

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021
Harris Farm Markets West End, West End

Sample cheese, salumi, coffee, doughnuts, honey and more at this day-long tasting.

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NSW Government Is Putting $86 Million Into Helping the State's Arts Industry Reopen After Lockdown

The funding package includes $75 million to relaunch festivals and shows, $5 million for late-night culture events, plus $1 million to stage film fests to across Sydney.

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Tony Award-Winning Broadway Musical 'An American in Paris' Is Coming to Australia in 2022

Based on the classic 1951 film of the same name, it'll start its Aussie run in Brisbane, before heading to Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.

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Australia Is Launching Vax Travel Certificates So You Can Show Your Jab Status When Heading Overseas

If you've been double-vaccinated and you have a valid Australian passport, you can access the new travel certificates from Tuesday, October 19.

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Collabfest 21

Thu, 21 Oct - Sun, 24 Oct 2021
BrewDog DogTap Brisbane, Brisbane

The Scottish beer behemoth is dedicating a weekend to celebrating five local breweries — and their brand new brews.

Book Now

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Robert Pattinson Transforms Into the Dark Knight in the Grim and Violent Full Trailer for 'The Batman'

Following everyone from Michael Keaton and George Clooney to Christian Bale and Ben Affleck, Pattinson is now donning the famous cape and mask.

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