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 500,000 People Another $100 to Spend in the CBD on Fridays

Like the original Dine and Discover vouchers, NSW residents will be able to nab four $25 vouchers to use on dining and entertainment.

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Event
Brisbane BBQ Festival 2021

Sat, 26 Jun - Sun, 27 Jun 2021
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

Two days dedicated to barbecued food, craft brews and live tunes.

Buy Tickets

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Event
The Selfie Lab

Thu, 24 Jun - Thu, 30 Sep 2021
Westfield Chermside, Chermside

Wander through 16 colourful and neon-lit themed rooms at this new installation from the Sugar Republic crew.

Buy Tickets

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News
The Sugar Republic Team Is Launching Its Latest Super-Photogenic Installation in Brisbane This Month

'The Selfie Lab' will feature 16 colourful and neon-lit themed rooms, including past hits from the group's other touring shows.

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News
'Zola' Turns a Viral 148-Tweet Twitter Thread Into One of This Year's Most-Anticipated Movies

If you read the thread back in 2015, you'll know this tale takes quite the rollercoaster ride.

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News
Face Masks Will Be Mandatory on Public Transport in Greater Sydney for the Next Five Days

They're also strongly recommended in in all indoor venues.

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Event
Sky-High Sundays

Sun, 20 Jun, 2021
Iris Rooftop, Fortitude Valley

Brisbane's latest rooftop bar is serving up soda cocktails, Mediterranean-inspired dishes and R&B tunes every Sunday.

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Event
The Met: The Masters and the Modern Day

Sat, 23 Oct, 2021
GOMA, South Brisbane

Head to GOMA to check out films about famous artists and movies set at The Met.

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News
HBO's True-Crime Docuseries 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' Is Dropping a New Follow-Up Special

The six-part HBO true-crime series hit streaming last year — and now it's returning for a one-off special.

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News
High-End Fitness Brand Peloton Has Started Streaming Its Instructor-Led Workouts in Australia

Its pricey bikes will launch here in July, too.

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Event
Northey Street City Farm Winter Solstice Festival 2021

Sat, 19 Jun, 2021
Northey Street City Farm, Windsor

Celebrate the longest night of the year with food, live music, dancing, talks and workshops, a lantern parade and a bonfire.

Buy Tickets

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News
Queensland Is Bringing Back Online Travel Declarations for Interstate and NZ Visitors

From 1am on Saturday, June 19, anyone travelling to the Sunshine State from another Aussie state or territory, or from NZ, will need to fill out the form.

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Event
Fast and Furious 9

Thu, 17 Jun - Wed, 14 Jul 2021
Various cinemas in Brisbane

With more emphasis on its soapy storyline than its spectacular stunts, the latest instalment in the high-octane franchise feels like it's on auto-pilot.

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Event
Fast and Furious 9

Thu, 17 Jun - Wed, 14 Jul 2021
Various cinemas in Melbourne

With more emphasis on its soapy storyline than its spectacular stunts, the latest instalment in the high-octane franchise feels like it's on auto-pilot.

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Event
Fast and Furious 9

Thu, 17 Jun - Wed, 7 Jul 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

With more emphasis on its soapy storyline than its spectacular stunts, the latest instalment in the high-octane franchise feels like it's on auto-pilot.

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Event
Valerie Taylor: Playing with Sharks

Thu, 17 Jun - Wed, 30 Jun 2021
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

This powerful documentary explores the life and underwater exploits of an Australian diving, oceanography and marine conservation icon.

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Event
Valerie Taylor: Playing with Sharks

Thu, 17 Jun - Wed, 30 Jun 2021
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

This powerful documentary explores the life and underwater exploits of an Australian diving, oceanography and marine conservation icon.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From June 17

Head to the flicks to see the tenth film in a high-octane franchise, a doco about an Australian icon and a stunning Italian adaptation of a classic novel.

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Event
Valerie Taylor: Playing with Sharks

Thu, 17 Jun - Wed, 30 Jun 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

This powerful documentary explores the life and underwater exploits of an Australian diving, oceanography and marine conservation icon.

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News
Residents of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs Are Asked to Avoid Social Gatherings for the Next Few Days

The request follows Sydney's latest locally acquired COVID-19 cases, with everyone across the city asked to be extra cautious.

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