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.

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Victorian Supermarkets Have Reimplemented Limits on a Broader Range of Everyday Items

It's the second set of caps put back in place since the state's COVID-19 cases started increasing.

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The Filmed Version of 'Hamilton' Has Hit Streaming and It's As Phenomenal As You've Heard

Recorded in 2016 with the original Broadway cast — including Lin-Manuel Miranda — the historical hip hop musical has just hit Disney+.

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Event
The Personal History of David Copperfield

Thu, 2 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul 2020
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Dev Patel is as charming as he's ever been in this gem of a Dickens adaptation — which might just be writer/director Armando Iannucci’s most delightful affair yet.

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The Personal History of David Copperfield

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov 2020
Various cinemas in Melbourne

Dev Patel is as charming as he's ever been in this gem of a Dickens adaptation — which might just be writer/director Armando Iannucci’s most delightful affair yet.

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The Personal History of David Copperfield

Thu, 2 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul 2020
Various cinemas in Sydney

Dev Patel is as charming as he's ever been in this gem of a Dickens adaptation — which might just be writer/director Armando Iannucci’s most delightful affair yet.

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The Most Luxurious Boutique Hotels in Brisbane

Whether you're vacationing or staycationing in Brisbane, these hotels will have you sleeping in soft linen, eating in fine restaurants and swimming in rooftop pools.

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Event
Two-Part Weekend Harry Potter Movie Marathon

Multiple single dates
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Two weekends. Eight movies. Much magic.

Buy Tickets

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Two-Part Weekend Harry Potter Movie Marathon — CANCELLED

Multiple single dates
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

Two weekends. Eight movies. Much magic.

Buy Tickets

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ChocWeek

Mon, 6 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul 2020
Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

Tuck into chocolate churro tacos, boozy choc margaritas and more.

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Event
Two-Part Weekend Harry Potter Movie Marathon

Multiple single dates
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

Two weekends. Eight movies. Much magic.

Buy Tickets

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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From July 2

Head to the flicks to see Dev Patel take on Charles Dickens, get creeped out by a box office-topping horror movie and watch a devastatingly astute #MeToo thriller.

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The European Union Is Reopening Its Borders to Tourists from Down Under

Australians and New Zealanders still can't leave the country, though — but you can add Europe to your holiday list when local travel restrictions are lifted.

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Event
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2020

Fri, 18 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep 2020
Toowoomba, Toowoomba

Head west for a splash of spring florals.

Buy Tickets

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Queensland Will Further Ease Private and Public Gathering Restrictions from Midday on July 3

The state is bringing forward its third stage of eased COVID-19 restrictions — and loosening rules on house parties, venues and events.

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Queensland Will Reopen Its Border to All Aussie States and Territories Except Victoria from July 10

"Due to current community transmission levels, the border with Victoria will remain closed — and will be strengthened."

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Event
Dining in the Dark 2020

Multiple single dates
The Mix Bar, Woolloongabba

Enjoy a three-course meal and drinks in (almost) complete darkness.

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News
A Weekender's Guide to Rainbow Beach

Where you can ride a horse along the beach or glide right over it.

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Event
Brunch With Bite

Sun, 12 Jul, 2020
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley

Add some drag, games and sing-alongs to your bottomless brunch.

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News
Woolworths Has Reintroduced Limits on Toilet Paper and Paper Towel Across Australia

The move follows "a recent surge in demand across different parts of the country", due to Victoria's recent spike in COVID-19 cases.

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News
Fortitude Valley Distillery Winston Quinn Has Just Opened a New Gin Tasting Room

It serves up one kind of booze only — via tasting paddles, in cocktails and with cheese boards.

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