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
Espresso Martini Madness

Sat, 4 Jan, 2020
Dutch Courage Officers' Mess, Fortitude Valley

Learn everything you need to know about this buzz-inducing beverage.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Festivus for the Rest of Us 2019

Mon, 23 Dec, 2019
The Glenmore, The Rocks

Get ready to air some grievances and perform a few feats of strength.

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News
TGI Fridays Has Opened Its First Queensland Outpost on the Gold Coast

The American chain is now serving its steaks, ribs, wings, burgers and hefty array of cocktails at Robina Town Centre.

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Guide
Seven Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve If You're Staying in Brisbane This Year

Time to get in the group chat ASAP and start planning how you're going to ring in 2020.

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News
A 'Breaking Bad'-Themed Cocktail Bar and Lab Is Popping Up in Sydney

The Surry Hills pop-up will have you donning hazmat suits, mixing cocktails and exclaiming "yeah, science!".

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Five Eye-Catching Artworks You Need to See at GOMA's Thought-Provoking 'Water' Exhibition

The Brisbane gallery currently has an indoor stream, water hole and snowman — and, given the current state of the climate, each piece packs quite a contemplative punch.

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Event
Fever-Tree Tonic & Gin Garden

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 - Sat, 29 Feb 2020
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

A bunch of G&T gardens are popping up at pubs and bars around Brisbane this summer.

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Fever-Tree Tonic & Gin Garden

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 - Sat, 29 Feb 2020
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

A bunch of G&T gardens are popping up at pubs and bars around Melbourne this summer.

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Event
Fever-Tree Tonic & Gin Garden

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 - Sat, 29 Feb 2020
Various Sydney venues, Sydney

A bunch of G&T gardens are popping up at pubs and bars around Sydney this summer.

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Event
The Big Movie Quiz Off: Christmas Edition

Sat, 21 Dec, 2019
Electric Avenue, Woolloongabba

Play along and win prizes, ya filthy animals.

Book Now

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Event
Xmas Arcade Frenzy

Sat, 21 Dec, 2019
Netherworld, Fortitude Valley

Hit the pinball and arcade machines — and battle for supremacy.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Northey Street City Farm Summer Solstice Night Markets

Fri, 20 Dec, 2019
Northey Street City Farm, Windsor

Celebrate the longest day of the year with live music, dancing, talks and workshops — and an organic street food market.

Book Now

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The Plant People Is the New Brisbane Nursery Delivering Indoor Plants to Your Door

The new outfit takes care of the whole process, including seeding, growing, potting and delivery.

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No Scrubs: 90s and Early 00s NYE Party 2019

Tue, 31 Dec, 2019
Stay Gold, Brunswick

Jump a couple of decades back in time as you head into a new year.

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No Scrubs: 90s and Early 00s NYE Party 2019

Tue, 31 Dec, 2019
Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst

Jump a couple of decades back in time as you head into a new year.

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Melbourne Cocktail Festival

Wed, 26 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar 2020
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne

Drink your way around town at this new Melbourne booze fest.

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Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman's Extremely Likeable Competitive Crafting Show Has Hit Australian Screens

'Making It' is like 'Project Runway' — but focusing on DIY craft projects, and hosted by the two 'Parks and Recreation' stars.

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Ritz Laneway Cinema — CANCELLED

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 - Thu, 30 Apr 2020
Ritz Cinema, Randwick

Watch new and classic films under the stars.

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All-You-Can-Eat Vegan Gelato and Dessert Day

Wed, 18 Dec, 2019
Cremeria De Luca, Five Dock

Feast on vegan gelato, gelato shakes and gelato burgers — and cannoli, granita and arancini, too.

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The Ten Best New TV Shows of 2019

From melancholy animation and offbeat sketch comedies to a grim drama based on a real-life tragedy — and they're all available to stream.

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