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
'Cruella' and 'Black Widow' Will Release in Cinemas Down Under and on Disney+ at the Same Time

And Pixar's next film 'Luca' will bypass the big screen and head straight to the streaming service.

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Rodgers and Hammerstein's Tony-Winning 'Cinderella' Musical Is Coming to Sydney

It's the first time the Broadway production will hit the stage in Australia.

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Harajuku Gyoza Is Adding Marshmallow-Filled Dumplings to Its Menu

They're topped with the fluffy sweets, too — and come served with Nutella sauce.

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The First Episode of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Was Disney+'s Most-Watched Premiere Ever

The second MCU series to grace the streaming platform, it nabbed more viewers than 'WandaVision' and 'The Mandalorian'.

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Bar
Cielo Rooftop

209 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

Sit on a rooftop, peer over Fortitude Valley and sip cocktails curated by one of Australia's best bars.

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The Gold Coast Will Soon Be Home to a Huge New Six-Level Art Gallery with a Rooftop Bar

Opening in May, it'll be the largest public gallery outside a capital city in Australia.

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News
Sydneysiders Will No Longer Need to Wear Face Masks on Public Transport From March 29

They'll no longer be compulsory in any setting — but they are still strongly recommended if you can't maintain social distancing.

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The NSW Government Is Scrapping At-Home Gathering Limits and Bringing Back Dance Floors

Come Monday, March 29, venues will also move to the one person per two-square-metres rule and entertainment sites will be able to fill to 100-percent capacity.

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You Can Now Add Japan's Super Nintendo Theme Park to Your Post-Pandemic Travel List

The multi-level site is now open at Universal Studios in Osaka — and so is its 'Mario Kart' ride.

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Sydney Solstice Is the New Winter Arts and Food Festival Popping Into Vivid's Usual Mid-Year Slot

Set to run across 13 days in June, it'll focus on dining, drinking, entertainment, arts and culture.

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News
Gelatissimo Is Scooping Up Mint Chocolate Gelato Filled with Mini Easter Eggs for the Next Month

It's your new creative way to get your chocolate fix this Easter, and it also includes cookie crumbs.

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News
Dark Mofo Has Cancelled the Controversial First Artwork Announced for Its 2021 Festival

Understandably, the decision to display a British flag immersed in the blood of First Nations peoples received instant backlash.

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News
Victoria's Face Mask Rules Are Relaxing Again But You'll Still Need to Carry One with You

You'll only have to pop one on while using public transport, rideshare vehicles and taxis — and in aged care facilities and hospitals.

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News
Victoria Is Further Easing Gathering and Venue Restrictions From March 26

You'll be able to have 100 people over to your house again and gather in public in groups of 200 — and non-seated entertainment venues can go up to 75-percent capacity.

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News
The Avalanches Are Touring Australia's East Coast This Autumn

The iconic Australian electronic act will be hitting up Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney to play its first live shows since releasing 'We Will Always Love You' in late 2020.

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Event
Brisbane Writers Festival 2021

Fri, 7 May - Sun, 9 May 2021
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

Brisbane's annual literary celebration returns with both in-person and online events.

Buy Tickets

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News
A Severe Weather Warning Has Been Issued for Brisbane After a Particularly Rainy 24 Hours

Almost a month's worth of rain fell on the city from 9am Sunday, March 21 to 9am Monday, March 22.

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Pedro Almodovar Retrospective

Thu, 18 Mar - Wed, 7 Apr 2021
Dendy Newtown, Newtown

Revisit eight of the Spanish auteur's very best films on the big screen.

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Pedro Almodovar Retrospective

Thu, 18 Mar - Wed, 7 Apr 2021
Dendy Coorparoo, Coorparoo

Revisit eight of the Spanish auteur's very best films on the big screen.

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South City Square Autumn Pop-Up Markets

Sun, 28 Mar, 2021
South City Square, Woolloongabba

You'll feel like you're wandering around a European-style market hall at this inner east mix of stalls and food trucks.

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