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
Italian Film Festival 2020

Tue, 29 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct 2020
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

This year's festival features Rome-set dramas, award-winning crime films and a new live-action version of 'Pinocchio'.

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Event
The Inflatable Factory

Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct 2020
Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point

Bounce around Brisbane's pop-up inflatable theme park.

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Mamma Mia — Let Me Bingo and Sing-Along

Fri, 9 Oct, 2020
The Brightside, Brisbane

This dedicated ABBA vs Queen night has had a COVID-safe makeover.

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Event
Day of the Dead and Halloween Fiesta

Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov 2020
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Sip two hours of colourful margaritas while you tuck into buffalo wings, chargrilled chicken fajitas and churros.

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Event
Day of the Dead and Halloween Fiesta

Tue, 20 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov 2020
Various locations across Sydney

Sip two hours of colourful margaritas while you tuck into buffalo wings, chargrilled chicken fajitas and churros.

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These Three Refurbished Cottages in NSW's National Parks Are Now Available for Scenic Getaways

You can now spend a night in a historic abode on the mid north coast — or pick between two in Kosciuszko National Park.

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Australia's Travel Bubble with New Zealand Could Possibly Be in Place Before the End of the Year

The potential plan, which would let Australian and New Zealand residents travel between the two countries before they open up to other international visitors, has been a hot topic of conversation over the past few months.

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Event
Disney+ Drive-In

Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov 2020
Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta

Catch classic Disney, Marvel, Pixar and 'Star Wars' flicks at this pop-up outdoor cinema.

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You Can Now Take Your Pooch for an Indulgent Sleepover at QT's Australian and New Zealand Hotels

The chain has gone pet-friendly — and you can treat your pooch to something from the in-room dogs' dinner menu, too.

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Yarra Valley Spring Garden Party

Sat, 3 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct 2020
Online

Including sourdough classes, cocktail sessions, opera among the tulips and a virtual wander through cherry blossoms.

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Metropolitan Melbourne Residents Are Now Required to Wear Fitted Face Masks

Wearing a scarf, bandana or face shield is no longer sufficient — but there's a one-week grace period to comply.

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Metropolitan Melbourne's Overnight Curfew Will No Longer Apply from 5am on September 28

Premier Daniel Andrews has also confirmed that the region will move to step two overnight — and that the easing of restrictions in the future will depend on case numbers rather than specific dates.

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Event
Top Dog Film Festival 2020

Sun, 18 Oct and Sun, 1 Nov 2020
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Sydney's mini film festival dedicated to dogs is back for another bark.

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Event
Victoria Nature Festival

Mon, 28 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct 2020
Online

Two weeks of virtual events that'll help you connect with nature from home.

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'Wolfwalkers' Is the Gorgeous New Eco-Conscious Animation Coming to Your Streaming Queue

The Irish film hails from the director of 'Song of the Sea' and 'The Secret of Kells' — and features the voice of Sean Bean.

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Sydney's Super-Popular 'Sculpture by the Sea' Has Been Postponed for 2020

"Due to current public health orders limiting mass outdoor gatherings", the event will instead take place either later this year or early in 2021.

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Samuel L Jackson Looks Set to Score His Own Marvel Streaming Series About Nick Fury

It'll join a heap of already-announced Disney+ shows, including 'WandaVision', 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' and 'Loki'.

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Mona Foma Will Return to Launceston and Hobart in January 2021

MONA has announced dates for its summer music and arts festival — and confirmed that it will take place next year.

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Victoria on Film

Multiple single dates
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Explore some of the best locally made movies via chats with those involved — including stars from 'Ali’s Wedding', 'The Dressmaker' and 'Crackerjack'.

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The Full Trailer for HBO's New Nicole Kidman-Starring Murder-Mystery 'The Undoing' Is Here

It follows a successful therapist whose seemingly perfect life starts to unravel after a violent death sparks a chain of revelations.

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