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
The Perfect Candidate

Thu, 13 May - Tue, 25 May 2021
ACMI, Melbourne

Following a doctor who runs for local council, this rousing drama unpacks life in Saudi Arabia today and agitates passionately for change.

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Event
The Perfect Candidate

Thu, 6 May - Wed, 26 May 2021
Ritz Cinema, Randwick

Following a doctor who runs for local council, this rousing drama unpacks life in Saudi Arabia today and agitates passionately for change.

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Event
Locked Down

Thu, 6 May - Wed, 26 May 2021
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor can't save this lockdown rom-com and heist flick from being dull, creaky, contrived and repetitive.

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Event
Locked Down

Thu, 6 May - Wed, 26 May 2021
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor can't save this lockdown rom-com and heist flick from being dull, creaky, contrived and repetitive.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From May 6

Head to the flicks to watch a rom-com heist movie set during lockdown, a Saudi drama and an adultery thriller.

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Event
Locked Down

Thu, 6 May - Wed, 26 May 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor can't save this lockdown rom-com and heist flick from being dull, creaky, contrived and repetitive.

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News
Dancing Bans and At-Home Gathering Restrictions Have Been Announced for Greater Sydney

The rules come into effect at 5pm tonight — but if you're able to adopt them earlier, you're asked to.

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Event
Showtime at Archie Brothers

Multiple single dates
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Toombul, Nundah

Once a month, you'll be able to head to Toombul for stilt walkers, magicians, burlesque and beverages.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Showtime at Archie Brothers

Multiple single dates
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Melbourne, Docklands

Once a month, you'll be able to head to Docklands for stilt walkers, magicians, burlesque and beverages.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Showtime at Archie Brothers

Multiple single dates
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Alexandria, Alexandria

Once a month, you'll be able to head to Alexandria for stilt walkers, magicians, burlesque and beverages.

Buy Tickets

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News
'Game of Thrones' Prequel 'House of the Dragon' Just Became Your Most Anticipated Show of 2022

HBO has just released three images from the new series, which is set 300 years before its predecessor and explores the story of House Targaryen.

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Restaurant
Beirut Bazaar

111 Boundary Street, West End

This new West End eatery serves up Lebanese mezze, savoury pastries, cocktails and shawarma.

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News
Sydneysiders Who Visited These Venues Are Asked to Get Tested and Self-Isolate

NSW Health has sent out an alert for a number of locations, after a new locally acquired COVID-19 case was identified in the city's eastern suburbs.

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News
Bianca Is James Street's New Laneway Trattoria From the Same Same, Agnes and Honto Crew

Head to the new Ada Lane spot for classic Italian dishes with an Aussie twist, including pickled sardines, burrata, pork and fennel lasagne, and filled doughnuts.

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News
IKEA Is Bringing Its First-Ever Range of Clothing and Accessories to Australia

It includes t-shirts, hoodies, totes, towels, water bottles and key rings — and no, you don't need to assemble them yourself.

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The New 'Rick and Morty' Season Five Trailer Teases Battles, Parodies and Plenty of Sci-Fi Chaos

Because that's the way the news goes.

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Banjo's Bakery Cafe's Lasagne Pie Is the Next Food Mashup You Need to Try

It layers pasta, beef mince, tomato, vegetables and cheese in a pastry case.

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Melbourne Good Food Month Has Announced Its Tasty Menu of 2021 Events

The Night Noodle Markets are back in a new format — alongside five-course truffle lunches, taco flights, Italian yum cha and gin-paired dinners.

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Sriracha Sunday Fun Cha Lunch

Sun, 16 May, 2021
Hello Please, South Brisbane

Every dish at this spicy meal includes Sriracha, including prawn san choi bow, quail karaage and Sriracha bloody marys.

Buy Tickets

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The Victorian Government Has Announced a Plan to Slash Carbon Emissions by 50 Percent by 2030

It's aiming to cut emissions to zero by 2050, too.

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