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
Bloody Awesome: Four Pillars Is Bringing Back Its Bloody Shiraz Gin for 2024 for Its Ninth Vintage

Made with Yarra Valley and Faraday shiraz grapes, and best served in a G&T, this cult-favourite tipple is a winter tradition.

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Childish Gambino Has Added New Shows to His 2025 Australian Tour Ahead of General Ticket Sales Kicking Off

Sydney and Melbourne have both scored second shows on the rapper and hip hop star's first trip Down Under since 2019.

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An Expanded Lagoon, a Rainforest Treetop Walk, No More Piazza: They're All Part of the Plan for South Bank

This inner-city precinct has been welcoming in Brisbanites for more than three decades — and this is how the 42-hectare space is set to evolve.

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Nicolas Cage Wants His Surfboard Back in the Tense First Clip From Australian Thriller 'The Surfer'

The inimitable actor plays an Aussie expat returning home after years in the US, only to find himself in a battle with group of local surfers.

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Sunset Boulevard

Wed, 28 Aug - Fri, 1 Nov 2024
Sydney Opera House, Sydney

Starring Sarah Brightman as Norma Desmond, this Tony-winning musical based on the film of the same name is playing Sydney.

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Sunset Boulevard

Tue, 21 May - Sun, 11 Aug 2024
Princess Theatre, Melbourne

Starring Sarah Brightman as Norma Desmond, this Tony-winning musical based on the film of the same name is playing Melbourne.

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Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy

Sun, 3 Nov - Sun, 15 Dec 2024
Regent Theatre, Melbourne

Your prayers have been answered: this smash-hit Broadway musical is finally bringing its screen-to-stage show to Melbourne.

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Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy

Tue, 6 Aug - Sun, 6 Oct 2024
Capitol Theatre Sydney, Haymarket

Your prayers have been answered: this smash-hit Broadway musical is finally bringing its screen-to-stage show to Sydney.

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Now Open: Northshore Brisbane Has Scored an Airy New Riverside Eatery in Riva Kitchen & Events

The team behind The Garden Room in Roma Street Parklands is now serving up tiramisu overnight oats, truffled scrambled eggs and angus rib-eyes in Hamilton.

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Here's Your First Look at 'The Last of Us' Season Two If You're Not Already Hanging Out for the HBO Hit's 2025 Return

Joel and Ellie are back in these debut images from the game-to-TV smash's upcoming second season.

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'Dune' Prequel TV Series 'Prophecy' Will Hit Your Streaming Queue This Spring — and It Has a Trailer

This six-episode series is set amid the Bene Gesserit 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides.

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Get Ready for Matildas Mania, Again: Australia Is Hosting the 2026 Women's Asian Cup

You'll be able to check out the football action in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia when 12 nations take to the field.

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$8 Tickets for Eight Days at FoMo Cinemas

Fri, 24 May - Fri, 31 May 2024
FoMo Cinemas, Brunswick East

Hitting the flicks at this new East Brunswick Village cinema just got cheaper, with every ticket to every movie costing just $8 during this eight-day special.

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Thu, 23 May - Wed, 19 Jun 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Thu, 23 May - Wed, 19 Jun 2024
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Thu, 23 May - Wed, 19 Jun 2024
Various cinemas in Sydney

Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.

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Farm Gate to City Door Markets

Sat, 18 May, 2024
Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct, Newstead

Scenic Rim producers such as Tamborine Mountain Distillery, Towri Sheep Cheeses, Tommerup’s Dairy Farm and Olive View Estate are bringing their wares to Breakfast Creek.

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You're Off to See the Witches: The Full Gravity-Defying Trailer for the First 'Wicked' Movie Is Here

Bringing the Broadway sensation to cinemas, Ariana Grande plays Glinda and Cynthia Erivo sports Elphaba's shades of green.

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IF

Thu, 16 May - Wed, 5 Jun 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.

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IF

Thu, 16 May - Wed, 5 Jun 2024
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.

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