Sarah Ward

Sarah Ward is Concrete Playground's Editor — and also Film and TV Editor, Film and TV Critic, 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, including the Brisbane International Film Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Queensland Film Festival, Sydney Underground 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.

Event
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

Wednesday, May 29 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise

Initially premiering in London's West End in 1952, the world's longest-running play is coming to southeast Queensland — again.

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Sleater-Kinney: 'Little Rope' Tour

Friday, May 17, 2024
The Triffid, Newstead

Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are touring Down Under three decades after recording their first album in Australia.

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Sleater-Kinney: 'Little Rope' Tour

Sunday, May 19, 2024
Forum Theatre, Melbourne

Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are touring Down Under three decades after recording their first album in Australia.

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Sleater-Kinney: 'Little Rope' Tour

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Enmore Theatre, Newtown

Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are touring Down Under three decades after recording their first album in Australia.

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The Warehouse Project

Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
PICA (Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts), Port Melbourne

Manchester's rave scene is heading Down Under, with The Warehouse Project making its first Australian visit.

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The Warehouse Project

Saturday, May 25 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
Munro Warehouse, Sydney Olympic Park

Manchester's rave scene is heading Down Under, with The Warehouse Project making its first Australian visit.

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Universal Everything: Beings

Wednesday, May 22 - Sunday, September 29, 2024
ACMI, Melbourne

This world-premiere exhibition at ACMI features installations that respond differently to every visitor.

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Ali Wong: Live 2024

Monday, July 22 - Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning 'Beef' star is bringing her latest stand-up tour Down Under.

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Ali Wong: Live 2024

Thursday, July 11, 2024, Friday, July 12, 2024 and Sunday, July 14, 2024
Palais Theatre, St Kilda

The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning 'Beef' star is bringing her latest stand-up tour Down Under.

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Ali Wong: Live 2024

Thursday, July 18 - Saturday, July 20, 2024
Sydney Theatre, ICC Sydney, Sydney

The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning 'Beef' star is bringing her latest stand-up tour Down Under.

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Yayoi Kusama

Sunday, December 15, 2024 - Monday, April 21, 2025
NGV International, Melbourne

Australia's biggest-ever Yayoi Kusama retrospective is coming to the NGV in Melbourne with a brand-new infinity mirror room.

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Festa Italiana

Thursday, May 23, 2024, Friday, May 24, 2024, Saturday, May 25, 2024 and Sunday, May 26, 2024
Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City

Howard Smith Wharves is bringing back its Italian food market over two big weekends, in collaboration with guest chef Orazio D'Elia.

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Howard Smith Wharves and Chef Orazio D'Elia Are Bringing Back Their Riverside Italian Food Market in 2024

After debuting in 2023, Festa Italiana is returning for a second serving of vodka rigatoni, porchetta focaccia, Italian vino and spritzes.

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You Won't Feel It Coming: The Weeknd's Australian and New Zealand Tour Has Been Cancelled

First, the singer and 'The Idol' star postponed his 2023 gigs indefinitely. Now, tickets are being refunded.

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The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience

Friday, May 24 - Sunday, June 23, 2024
Fever Exhibition Hall, Brunswick

You're invited: Netflix's official 'Bridgerton' ball experience is finally making Its Australian debut, bringing it regency-themed fun to Melbourne.

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You're Invited: Netflix's Official 'Bridgerton' Ball Experience Is Finally Making Its Australian Debut

Calling all dukes and duchesses: this immersive event will take you back to the regency era with live performances, tunes, themed cocktails and a visit with the queen.

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The Fall Guy

Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.

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The Fall Guy

Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.

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Sydney Film Festival 2024 Will Open with the World Premiere of Midnight Oil Documentary 'The Hardest Line'

There'll be no shortage of power and passion to kick off this year's SFF, with the film stepping through the band's story from their 70s beginnings onwards.

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The Fall Guy

Wednesday, April 24 - Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Various cinemas in Sydney

Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.

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