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.

Event
Queensland Music Trails: The Outback Trail

Fri, 25 Jun - Thu, 8 Jul 2021
Various locations across Queensland,

See opera shows in a homestead, chamber music under the stars, and a blend of puppetry and tunes against a scenic backdrop.

Buy Tickets

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Harvest Festival

Sun, 27 Jun, 2021
Regatta Hotel, Toowong

The Regatta is celebrating the frostiest season of the year with cheese, salumi, mulled wine and live tunes.

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This Harbour Ferry Has Been Kitted Out with the Names of Sydney's First Nations' Language Groups

It's now sailing around the city decked out in artwork by Gomeroi artist Warwick Keen.

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Event
In the Heights

Thu, 24 Jun - Wed, 21 Jul 2021
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Lin-Manuel Miranda's vibrant love letter to Washington Heights hits the big screen, with intoxicating, invigorating and exuberant results.

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In the Heights

Thu, 24 Jun - Wed, 17 Nov 2021
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Lin-Manuel Miranda's vibrant love letter to Washington Heights hits the big screen, with intoxicating, invigorating and exuberant results.

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In the Heights

Thu, 24 Jun - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney and online

Lin-Manuel Miranda's vibrant love letter to Washington Heights hits the big screen, with intoxicating, invigorating and exuberant results.

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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From June 24

Head to the flicks to see a Lin-Manuel Miranda musical, a powerful documentary about Australia's best female skateboarder and a Brazilian drama

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The New 'Candyman' Trailer Is Here to Scare You Out of Looking in the Mirror

Almost three decades after the original film hit cinemas, this horror franchise is making a comeback.

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Lego Has Unveiled Its First Bricks Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles

After three years of research, the brand has developed a prototype brick that uses PET plastic from discarded bottles.

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Newstead Brewing Has Opened a Taphouse at Brisbane Airport's Domestic Terminal

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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Event
Wild Winter Nights: A Film + Gin Festival

Multiple single dates
Golden Age Cinema & Bar, Surry Hills

Golden Age is hosting a film festival that pairs double features with Bloody Shiraz gin cocktails.

Buy Tickets

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Dreamscapes: A Static Vision Film Festival

Thu, 25 Nov - Sun, 28 Nov 2021
Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn

This three-day, 15-feature film festival is all about movies that ponder dreams and imagined worlds.

Buy Tickets

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News
A 'Strawberry' Full Moon Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies This Week

It's considered a supermoon by some, but not by others — either way, it'll be brightening up Australia's skies on Friday, June 25.

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Sydney Is Making Masks Mandatory at Outdoor Events and All Indoor Settings Outside the House

Unless you're at home, you'll now need to mask up.

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Melbourne's Gathering and Venue Restrictions Are Easing Even Further From Tomorrow Night

You'll be able to have 15 people over to your home, and gather outdoors with 50 people.

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Greater Sydney Is Bringing Back Gathering Restrictions, Travel Limits and Dancing Bans

You'll only be able to have five people over to your house for the next week — and if you live or work in the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick Local Government Areas, you won't be able to leave the city.

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Queensland and Victoria Are Closing Their Borders to Seven Sydney Local Government Areas

Both states are closing their borders to the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick LGAS in response to Sydney's current COVID-19 outbreak.

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News
The Latest Trailer for 'The Suicide Squad' Pairs Up Old Favourites with New Supervillains

Margot Robbie is back as Harley Quinn — and she has plenty of star-studded company.

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Quarantine-Free Travel Between NZ and NSW Has Been Paused Due to Sydney's Latest Outbreak

The suspension has been put in place for 72 hours initially, and will be under constant review.

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Event
Scandinavian Film Festival 2021

Thu, 15 Jul - Wed, 4 Aug 2021
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Australia's annual showcase of Nordic cinema returns.

Buy Tickets

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