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
Hundreds of NSW Residents Will Have Access to $25 Dine & Discover Vouchers from Today

A trial phase has kicked off in The Rocks and Broken Hill, before extending to the Sydney CBD and the northern beaches later this month.

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Event
Italian Pop-Up

Wed, 27 Jan - Sun, 28 Feb 2021
Riverbar & Kitchen, Brisbane

Sip spritzes, eat arancini and watch tennis by the river.

Book Now

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Event
Rose Festival by City Winery

Sun, 7 Mar, 2021
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley

Spend a day drinking pink and stomping grapes.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Five Bands Five Bucks 2021

Sat, 13 Feb, 2021
The Zoo, Fortitude Valley

An evening's entertainment, all for a fiver.

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News
The First Trailer for M Night Shyamalan's Creepy New Thriller 'Old' Promises Another Big Twist

It follows a family who start ageing rapidly during a beach holiday.

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Event
Two-for-One Chicken Sangas

Mon, 15 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb 2021
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

Spend $30, and you can get them delivered for free, too.

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Event
Two-for-One Chicken Sangas

Mon, 15 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb 2021
Huxtaburger, Redfern

Spend $30, and you can get them delivered for free, too.

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News
Here's What Melbourne's Revamped ACMI Looks Like After Its Huge $40 Million Makeover

Its huge new permanent — and free — exhibition sprawls across 1600 square metres, and there's a new gift shop and eatery, too.

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News
Greater Sydney's Venue Restrictions and Mask Rules Will Ease From February 12

The two-square-metre rule is coming back — and you'll only need to wear masks on public transport.

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Event
Brisbane Ice Cream Festival 2021

Sat, 17 Apr - Sun, 18 Apr 2021
West Village, West End

Returning for another year of frozen dairy goodness.

Book Now

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Event
Champainting at Sea Life Melbourne

Thu, 18 Mar and Fri, 19 Mar 2021
Melbourne Sea Life Aquarium, Melbourne

Sip champagne, stare at marine animals and unleash your inner artist.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Ultra Violette Airstream

Fri, 19 Feb, 2021
North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club, North Bondi

Look for the blue-hued van handing out free croissants, ice cream, coffees and sunscreen.

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Event
Ultra Violette Airstream

Thu, 11 Feb, 2021
171 Domain Road, South Yarra, South Yarra

Look for the blue-hued van handing out free pizza, frozen margaritas and sunscreen.

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News
Studio Ghibli's Magical Theme Park Will Feature a Life-Sized Replica of Howl's Moving Castle

It'll also include attractions from 'My Neighbour Totoro', 'Kiki's Delivery Service' and 'Princess Mononoke'.

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Victoria Park Candyland Putt Putt

Fri, 19 Mar - Sun, 18 Apr 2021
Victoria Park Golf Complex, Brisbane City

Because you can tap, tap, tap your way around a themed mini golf course at Easter, too.

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Ten Delayed Films From Last Year That Should Finally Hit the Big Screen in 2021

They were originally scheduled to release in 2020 — but you can look forward to them this year instead.

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Hotel X Is Fortitude Valley's Soon-to-Open New Hotel with a French Restaurant and Rooftop Bar

It's the brand's first site anywhere in the world — and you'll find it on the old Blockbuster block on Brunswick Street.

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Transitions Film Festival 2021

Tue, 23 Feb - Mon, 15 Mar 2021
Online

Going virtual for the first time, this Australian film festival showcases documentaries about our changing world.

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Zero Waste Warehouse Market

Sat, 27 Feb, 2021
Mount Zero Olives Warehouse, Sunshine West

Stock up on olives, pulses, grains, honey and condiments — but you'll need to bring your own reusable containers.

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A Huge Exhibition of Korean Buddhist Statues Is Coming to Sydney's Powerhouse Museum

They're part of the site's hefty 2021 lineup, alongside exhibitions dedicated to tiny automobiles, gum trees, Australian ceramics, and Persian arts and crafts.

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