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
Greater Sydney's Current COVID-19 Lockdown Will Continue Until At Least July 30

Almost three weeks in, Sydney's stay-at-home conditions have been extended for at least another two weeks.

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News
Amazon Has Scrapped Its 'Tiger King' Drama So Nicolas Cage Will No Longer Don a Blonde Mullet

It's one of two shows about the former Oklahoma private zookeeper that were greenlit following last year's hit Netflix docuseries.

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News
Pixar's Next Movie 'Turning Red' Follows a Teen Who Becomes a Red Panda When She's Excited

The beloved animation studio's next film is directed by Domee Shi, who won an Oscar for her delightful 2018 short 'Bao'.

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News
Brisbane Festival Has Revealed Its Luminous and Immersive Full 2021 Lineup

This year's 23-day program includes inflatable art installations on a boat, a new riverside festival precinct, and shows featuring 168 First Nations artists and performers.

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News
'The Mandalorian', 'The Crown' and 'WandaVision' Lead the 2021 Emmy Nominations

'The Handmaid’s Tale', 'Ted Lasso', 'Lovecraft Country', 'The Queen's Gambit' and 'Mare of Easttown' also picked up a swag of nods.

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News
Some Workers in Greater Sydney Are Now Required to Get Regular COVID-19 Tests

Anyone leaving Greater Sydney for essential work must get tested weekly — and everyone who lives in the Fairfield Local Government Area but works elsewhere must get tested every 72 hours.

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Event
Splendour XR

Sat, 24 Jul - Sun, 25 Jul 2021
Online

Splendour's virtual fest featured more than 50 acts, including The Killers, Khalid, Chrvches, Charlie XCX and The Avalanches.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Portside Local Markets

Sun, 25 Jul, 2021
Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

Brisbane's newest riverside markets are returning — so you can treat yourself to art, plants, ceramics, accessories and more.

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News
Brisbane's Night Noodle Markets Have Been Postponed Due to Travel and Quarantine Restrictions

With many of the event's vendors based in New South Wales, the Good Food Month staple isn't able to go ahead at present.

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Bar
The Inchcolm Bar

73 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill

Restaurant Salon de Co has shut up shop, with this newcomer taking its place.

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Bar
Newstead Brewing Co Airport Taphouse

Near Gate 38 , Brisbane Airport

Up your pre-flight game with beers, Moreton Bay Bug rolls and runway views at the Brisbane brewery's third venue.

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Bar
Ooh La La Rooftop

611 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba

C'est Bon has launched a sky-high new addition, serving up oysters, duck liver parfait eclairs, hot whisky cocktails and city views.

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Event
Global Fiesta by Regional Flavours

Sat, 16 Oct - Sun, 17 Oct 2021
South Bank Parklands, Brisbane

The second Regional Flavours mini festival for 2021, this one focuses on multicultural cuisine.

Buy Tickets

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News
Face Masks Are Now Compulsory in All Residential Complex Common Areas in Greater Sydney

Masks are now required in apartment building lobbies, foyers, lifts, stairwells, corridors and shared laundries.

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News
KFC's New Christmas in July Sweater Is Exactly What You Need to Wear While Eating Fried Chicken

It's emblazoned with the words "'tis the seasonings," because of course it is.

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News
A Close Conjunction of Venus and Mars Will Be Visible in Australia Tonight

The two planets will appear a mere finger's width apart.

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News
Melbourne International Film Festival Has Just Announced Its Jam-Packed Complete 2021 Lineup

After staging a digital-only festival in 2020, MIFF is returning this year with a hybrid physical and online event — and with 283 titles on the bill.

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Event
Coffee & Comedy 2021

Tue, 20 Jul - Fri, 23 Jul 2021
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Break up your work day with a free cuppa and comedy gig.

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Documentary Streaming Service iWonder Is Halving Its Subscription Fees for Viewers in Lockdown

The platform boasts more than 1000 factual titles in its catalogue.

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Ridesharing Service DiDi Is Offering Discounted Rides To and From Vaccination Appointments

Nab $10 off your trip to vaccination hubs and clinics, and to GPs giving the jab — and back as well.

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