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 National Gallery of Victoria's Garden Is Getting a New Pink Pond That You Can Wade Through

Popping up from November 2021, 'Pond[er]' is the NGV's 2021 Architecture Commission.

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Melbourne's Rule-Breaking Indian Eatery Daughter in Law Is Opening a Byron Bay Outpost

Renowned chef Jessi Singh is bringing his 'unauthentic' dishes to the beachside town from June.

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This Qantas Flight Over Sydney Will Let You Get a Sky-High Glimpse of This Month's Supermoon

The second supermoon of 2021 also coincides with a full lunar eclipse, so you'll have plenty to see.

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Tom Hardy and His Parasite Are Back in the First Trailer for 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage'

Due to hit the big screen in September, the supervillain sequel also stars Woody Harrelson.

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Dreamscapes: A Static Vision Film Festival

Fri, 14 May - Sun, 16 May 2021
Pink Flamingo Cinema, Marrickville

This three-day, 12-feature film festival is all about movies that ponder dreams and imagined worlds.

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Event
High Cheese

Multiple single dates
La Valle, Fortitude Valley

Tuck into a tiered cheese tower and two hours of bottomless wine.

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Aldi's Big Snow Gear Sale Is Back for 2021 So You Can Rug Up During Your Frosty Winter Getaway

Snow jackets start at $39.99 — and you can pick up everything from snow pants and boots to face masks and beanies, too.

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All My Friends Are (Leaving) Returning to Brisbane

Wed, 21 Apr - Sun, 16 May 2021
Outer Space, South Brisbane

This Fortitude Valley exhibition explores a new phenomenon: people flocking back to Brissie, rather than relocating down south.

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'Game of Thrones' Beer and Board Game Night

Thu, 13 May, 2021
Saccharomyces Beer Cafe, South Brisbane

Celebrate the hit TV show's tenth birthday while drinking Moon 'GoT'-inspired brews.

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Unlimited Momo Night

Tue, 11 May, 2021
8848 Momo House Nundah, Nundah

Tuck into all of the steamed, fried and chilli-flavoured momos you can handle.

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Brisbane Powerhouse's 21st Birthday Celebrations

Thu, 6 May - Sat, 15 May 2021
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

New Farm's former power station-turned-arts venue is marking its latest milestone with art, talks, comedy and tunes.

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Hannah Gadsby Is Touring Her Brand New Live Stand-Up Show Around Australia This Year

The witty Aussie comedian's 'Body of Work' will make its way around the country between July and November.

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Australian Borders Are Likely to Remain Closed to International Travel Until At Least Mid-2022

"International borders will only open when it is safe to do so," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.

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Four Pillars Has Teamed Up with Qantas On a New Aussie Gin That Celebrates the Airline's Centenary

The carrier is slinging new gin cocktails in its airport lounges, too.

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Victoria Is Launching a Dining Rebate Scheme That'll Give You Up to $100 Off Meals in the CBD

Set to start in the coming weeks, it'll offer a 20 percent rebate on dining within the City of Melbourne.

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Greater Sydney's Dancing Ban and Gathering Restrictions Have Been Extended Until May 17

The link between the recent community-acquired cases and hotel quarantine hasn't yet been identified, so the New South Wales Government is keeping its current rules in place for another week.

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Soul Meets Cheers Vegan Night: Venice Edition

Tue, 11 May, 2021
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

A five-course vegan Italian banquet — with vegan wine and beer, too.

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Soul Meets Cheers Vegan Night: Venice Edition

Tue, 11 May, 2021
Various locations across Sydney

A five-course vegan Italian banquet — with vegan wine and beer, too.

Buy Tickets

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Round She Goes Fashion Market 2021

Sun, 30 May, 2021
Coburg Town Hall, Coburg

The indoor market dedicated to women's fashion is back.

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European Masterpieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Sat, 12 Jun - Sun, 17 Oct 2021
GOMA, South Brisbane

Exclusive to Brisbane, this exhibition features everyone from Monet, van Gogh and Vermeer to Renoir, Rembrandt and Degas.

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