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
The Addams Family

Thu, 5 Dec - Wed, 25 Dec 2019
Various cinemas in Sydney

This animated all-ages film trades in generic storylines and bad jokes that don't do its weird and wonderful family any justice.

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Matisse & Picasso

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 - Mon, 13 Apr 2020
National Gallery of Australia, Parkes

The famous artists will feature in the National Gallery of Australia's latest exhibition.

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Dreamgun: Film Reads — CANCELLED

Sat, 21 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar 2020
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

A group of comedians will read through iconic film scripts — in an hour, while making jokes.

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West End Natural Wine Fair

Sat, 7 Dec, 2019
Bottleshop Carrington West End, West End

Learn about — and taste — natural, organic, biodynamic and vegan wines.

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The Wild Goose Lake

Thu, 5 Dec - Wed, 25 Dec 2019
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Following a crime boss on the run, this patient Chinese gangster flick is simply gorgeous to look at from start to finish.

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The Wild Goose Lake

Thu, 5 Dec - Wed, 25 Dec 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Following a crime boss on the run, this patient Chinese gangster flick is simply gorgeous to look at from start to finish.

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The Wild Goose Lake

Thu, 5 Dec - Wed, 25 Dec 2019
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Following a crime boss on the run, this patient Chinese gangster flick is simply gorgeous to look at from start to finish.

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Cheers and Beers

Fri, 6 Dec, 2019
The Fox Hotel, South Brisbane

Party in the street with DJs, pop-up bars and a taco station.

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News
A City-Wide Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt Is Taking Over Melbourne This December

It’s like a Triwizard Tournament for muggles — but you can win tickets to 'The Cursed Child'.

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Daniel Craig Steps Into James Bond's Shoes for the Last Time in the 'No Time to Die' Trailer

Craig's fifth stint as Bond will see him battling a new villain played by Oscar-winner Rami Malek.

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Event
Festivus Seinfeld Trivia Night 2019

Wed, 11 Dec and Thu, 12 Dec 2019
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

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

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The First Trailer for Marvel's Long-Awaited Solo 'Black Widow' Film Is Here

It'll be only the second Marvel Cinematic Universe film focused solely on a female character.

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Channing Tatum's 'Magic Mike Live' Show Is Coming to Australia So You Can Relive the Movie IRL

The Hollywood star won't be on stage — but a troupe of other male dancers will be stripping up a storm in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth

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Ghibli Films

Thu, 5 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec 2019
Dendy Coorparoo, Coorparoo

Get spirited away at this magical cinema tribute.

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City Record Fair

Sat, 21 Dec, 2019
King George Square, Brisbane

Search for vinyl in King George Square.

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Kayak Eco Adventure Tours

Sun, 8 Dec, 2019
New Farm Park River Hub, New Farm

Paddle along the Brisbane River from New Farm's new river hub.

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Mountain Goat Valley Crawl 2020

Sat, 15 Feb, 2020
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Brisbane's huge — and free — multi-venue music festival is back.

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Greenhouse Christmas Plant Sale

Sat, 14 Dec, 2019
VEND Virginia, Virginia

Pick up festive greenery bargains in Brisbane's north.

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Sydney's All About Women Festival Returns for 2020 with a Day of Post-#MeToo Era Talks

The Sydney Opera House will mark International Women's Day with talks about body positivity, gendered abuse and astrophysics.

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Summertime Drinks

Fri, 6 Dec 2019, Fri, 13 Dec 2019 and Fri, 20 Dec 2019
Treasury Casino, Brisbane

A weekly outdoor party filled with beers and cocktails — in a CBD park.

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