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
Only the Animals

Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

This involving French thriller pieces together a murder-mystery from multiple perspectives.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From January 21

Head to the flicks to see a twisty French thriller, an Australian drama about a helpful magpie and a documentary about a New Zealand hip hop label.

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News
Face Masks Won't Be Mandatory in Most Situations in Greater Brisbane From January 22

You'll only need to keep wearing them at airports and on planes, but it's still recommended you don them in places were you can't social distance.

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News
Greater Brisbane Will Ease Back to Pre-Lockdown Restrictions From January 22

Queensland has now reached 14 days since the last COVID-19 case linked to the most recent cluster.

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News
Particularly Warm Weather Is Expected Across Australia for the Rest of This Week

And into next week, too.

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News
NSW's $100 Dining and Entertainment Vouchers Will Be Rolled Out From March

A trial phase will kick off in February, starting with The Rocks and later extending to the Sydney CBD and the northern beaches.

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Event
Sustainable Kitchen Workshops

Sat, 17 Apr, 2021
Carriageworks, Eveleigh

Carriageworks Farmers Market is teaming up with Cornersmith to teach you new skills every Saturday morning from February–April.

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Event
Bathe-In Cinema at Peninsula Hot Springs 2021

Multiple single dates
Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal

Soak in the hot springs under the stars and in front of the big screen

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News
IKEA and Lego's New Storage Boxes That You Can Play With Will Hit Australian Stores in February

Because those multi-coloured bricks aren't just for kids — and neither are creative storage solutions.

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Four Pillars Is Releasing a New Pink-Hued Gin Inspired by Summer Beach House Getaways

It's a collaboration with Melbourne venue Arbory Afloat — and you can sip it onboard, or order a bottle for your own shelf.

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News
All About Women Is Back for 2021 with Another Jam-Packed Day of Talks, Panels and Workshops

This year's one-day lineup covers everything from the evolution of the feminism movement to coping with doomscrolling.

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The Victorian Government's Second Batch of Regional Travel Vouchers Goes Up for Grabs Today

After making 70,000 vouchers available in December 2020, an additional 40,000 will be available in this round.

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News
Malthouse Theatre Show 'Because the Night' Will Let You Wander Around 30 Rooms As You Watch

Instead of just sitting and viewing this inventive take on 'Hamlet', you'll mosey through custom-built rooms as the performance happens around you.

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Guide
Five British Movies and Series You Can Binge While You're Waiting for Your Next Holiday

Head to the UK from the comfort of your couch.

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Five TV Shows and Movies That'll Help You Kick Off 2021 with Thrills, Laughs and Drama

New year, new lineup of must-watch television and films to add to your streaming queue.

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Event
Mamma Mia — Let Me Go: ABBA vs Queen

Sat, 30 Jan, 2021
The Brightside, Brisbane

This dedicated ABBA vs Queen night will rock your inner dancing queen.

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Event
Lunar New Year Party 2021

Fri, 12 Feb, 2021
Piano Bar by Emporium Hotel, South Brisbane

Celebrate the Year of the Ox with two hours of non-stop dumplings and lychee martinis.

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Not On Your Rider 2021

Thu, 11 Feb and Thu, 18 Mar 2021
The Triffid, Newstead

This music game show takes place live, featuring different musicians each time — and you can play along.

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Black Star Pastry Is Serving Up a Heart-Shaped Version of Its Famed Strawberry Watermelon Cake

It's back for Valentine's Day, of course — or you can grab a pavlova for January 26.

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The House After Dark

Multiple single dates
Sydney Opera House, Sydney

Take a late-night tour of the Sydney Opera House.

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