Sarah Ward

Name: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Start: 2021-10-22
End: 2021-11-17
Location: Australia

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
Midnight Oil, Paul Kelly, Tash Sultana and Jimmy Barnes Headline Bluesfest's October Lineup

The four-day lineup also features Ocean Alley, Ziggy Alberts, Xavier Rudd, Kate Ceberano, The Church, Briggs and Kate Miller-Heidke.

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Event
All in a Day's Work

Fri, 21 May - Wed, 30 Jun 2021
GOMA, South Brisbane

From '9 to 5' and 'Frances Ha' to 'Kiki's Delivery Service' and 'Parasite', GOMA's latest free film season tackles the daily grind.

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The Exhibitionist Is the New Rooftop Bar Perched Atop the Gold Coast's Six-Level Art Gallery

The new building also features a ground-floor restaurant that serves degustation menus inspired by the gallery's artworks.

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Sustainable Activewear Brand Nimble Has Opened Its First Queensland Store on James Street

The local flagship is the label's third brick-and-mortar location, joining shops in Bondi Beach and Armadale.

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Here's When and Where You Can Watch Eurovision 2021 and Add Some Europop to Your Year

Montaigne is representing Australia — and if you want to vote, you'll need to get up early.

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Event
Friends! The Musical Parody

Thu, 2 Sep - Sat, 4 Sep 2021
Riverside Theatres, Parramatta

This comedic stage production turns the beloved 90s sitcom into a song-filled satire.

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Friends! The Musical Parody

Wed, 18 Aug - Sat, 28 Aug 2021
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley

This comedic stage production turns the beloved 90s sitcom into a song-filled satire.

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Friends! The Musical Parody

Tue, 16 Nov - Sun, 12 Dec 2021
Comedy Theatre, Melbourne

This comedic stage production turns the beloved 90s sitcom into a song-filled satire.

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Fortitude Valley's Judith Wright Arts Centre Has Reopened After a $3.1 Million Refurbishment

It now boasts a new corner gallery, digital projections outside the building and three new tenants.

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Event
$5 Tickets at Ritz Cinema

Thu, 20 May - Wed, 26 May 2021
Ritz Cinema, Randwick

The Sydney cinema is serving up seven days of cheap movie tickets.

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$5 Tickets at Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas

Thu, 20 May - Wed, 26 May 2021
Various cinemas in Melbourne

The three cinemas are serving up seven days of cheap movie tickets.

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A 'Bridgerton' Prequel About Young Queen Charlotte Is Coming to Your Netflix Queue

The just-announced series will also delve into the backstories of Violet Bridgerton and Lady Danbury.

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Ministry of Sound Is Throwing a Big Three-Night Warehouse Party Over the June Long Weekend

Dance to 90s, 00s and recent tracks spun by more than 70 DJs to celebrate Ministry of Sound's 30th birthday.

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Ben & Jerry's Has Released a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Beer to Support Renewable Energy

The ice cream company has teamed up with 4 Pines on the limited-edition, nitro-infused, ice cream-inspired brew.

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'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under' Is Sashaying Its Way Around Australia This Spring

The long-awaited local version of the hit series is taking its ten contestants on the road.

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MELT: Festival of Queer Arts and Culture 2021

Thu, 20 May - Sun, 30 May 2021
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Brisbane Powerhouse's annual showcase of queer music, cabaret, comedy, theatre, talks, panels and art returns.

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Taming of the Shrew — Queensland Theatre

Sat, 8 May - Sat, 5 Jun 2021
Bille Brown Theatre, South Brisbane

Queensland Theatre updates Shakespeare's classic, taking it onto an Italian film set during the silent era.

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Sydneysiders Will No Longer Need to Wear Face Masks From May 17

But they remain strongly recommended if you can't maintain social distancing.

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Greater Sydney's Current Gathering Restrictions and Dancing Ban Will Lift Tomorrow

No further community-acquired COVID-19 cases have been identified.

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A 'Blood' Supermoon and Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Australia This Month

It isn't just the last supermoon of 2021 — it's a total lunar eclipse, too.

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