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
Aladdin

Thu, 23 May - Wed, 19 Jun 2019
Various cinemas in Brisbane

This live-action remake is suitably nostalgic and features a terrific cast, but never tries to soar on its own magic carpet.

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Aladdin

Thu, 23 May - Wed, 19 Jun 2019
Various cinemas in Sydney

This live-action remake is suitably nostalgic and features a terrific cast, but never tries to soar on its own magic carpet.

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Aladdin

Thu, 23 May - Wed, 19 Jun 2019
Various cinemas in Melbourne

This live-action remake is suitably nostalgic and features a terrific cast, but never tries to soar on its own magic carpet.

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Skating At Festival St Kilda 2019

Fri, 21 Jun - Sun, 14 Jul 2019
Acland Street, St Kilda

St Kilda's winter wonderland returns.

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Skating At Sydney Festival 2019

Fri, 28 Jun - Sun, 21 Jul 2019
St Mary's Cathedral Forecourt, Sydney

The CBD's winter wonderland returns.

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Skating At Brisbane Festival 2019

Fri, 21 Jun - Sun, 14 Jul 2019
King George Square, Brisbane

King George Square’s winter wonderland returns.

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The Bavarian Beerhaus' First Birthday

Sat, 25 May - Sun, 26 May 2019
The Bavarian Beerhaus, Bowen Hills

Eat, drink, toss sausages, hold steins and devour the most pretzels.

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The Full Trailer Has Dropped for Quentin Tarantino's Star-Studded 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

It charts the end of Hollywood's golden age and the Manson Family murders — and features everyone from Brad Pitt to Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio to Margot Robbie.

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Pizza and Pinot

Fri, 31 May, 2019
West Village, West End

Celebrate Italian Week with slices and vino under the stars.

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A Swish Sixth-Level Rooftop Bar Is Coming to Fortitude Valley's New FV Precinct

Altitude will join the $600 million development along with an all-day eatery on the ground floor.

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German Film Festival 2019

Thu, 30 May - Wed, 12 Jun 2019
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Showcasing the best new movies from the country that gave us 'Metropolis', 'Das Boot', 'Run Lola Run' and Werner Herzog.

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German Film Festival 2019

Thu, 23 May - Sun, 9 Jun 2019
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

Showcasing the best new movies from the country that gave us 'Metropolis', 'Das Boot', 'Run Lola Run' and Werner Herzog.

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German Film Festival 2019

Tue, 21 May - Sun, 9 Jun 2019
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Showcasing the best new movies from the country that gave us 'Metropolis', 'Das Boot', 'Run Lola Run' and Werner Herzog.

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Netherworld Speedway 2019

Sun, 7 Jul, 2019
Netherworld, Fortitude Valley

Race on in to revel in the best karting game ever made.

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Blush by Effervescence

Sun, 21 Jul, 2019
Hanworth House, East Brisbane

A day–long sparkling wine festival at a heritage-listed villa.

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Dumpling and Martini Night

Wed, 22 May, 2019
Chu the Phat, South Brisbane

Head to West End for midweek drinks and dumplings.

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News
'Westworld' Returns with a Futuristic Season Three Trailer — and Aaron Paul

This season explores the 'Blade Runner'-esque world located outside of the titular amusement park.

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Event
Botanical Extravaganza

Sat, 29 Jun, 2019
Botanicals by Bella, Greenslopes

Stock up on rare indoor plants at this greenery sale.

Book Now

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News
The Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Will Be Transformed into a Garden of Fire for Brisbane Festival

The immersive 'Fire Gardens' installation will take over the inner-city spot for four fiery nights.

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Event
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019

Fri, 22 Mar - Sun, 14 Jul 2019
National Wool Museum, Geelong

Direct from London's Natural History Museum, the best nature photographs from the past year are coming to Geelong.

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