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.

News
Tony-Winning Musical 'Once' Is Bringing Its Tender Romance to Southeast Queensland This Winter

Based on the beloved movie of the same name, this Grammy- and Tony Award-winning musical is playing the Gold Coast's HOTA, Home of the Arts.

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Event
Once — Darlinghurst Theatre Company

Sat, 17 Jun - Thu, 22 Jun 2023
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise

This Tony-winning screen-to-stage musical is bringing its tender romance to the Gold Coast.

Buy Tickets

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Restaurant
Embers at The Charming Squire

133 Grey Street, South Brisbane

A sibling venue to the Brewhouse with its own standalone entrance, this new eatery goes heavy on woodfired dishes and wooden decor.

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News
Brisbane's Three-Day Winter French Festival Is Returning in 2023 After a Three-Year Hiatus

Last held in 2019, Le Festival will fill Victoria Park / Barrambin with champagne, cheese, French markets and French tunes in July.

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Event
Le Festival — Brisbane French Festival 2023

Fri, 21 Jul - Sun, 23 Jul 2023
Victoria Park / Barrambin, Herston

Brisbane's three-day celebration of French wine, cheese and culture is returning after a three-year break.

Buy Tickets

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News
Netflix's Full 'Black Mirror' Season Six Trailer Is Here and Dripping with Existential Dread

Satirising streaming, travelling to space, 'Red Mirror' — they're all in store when the series unleashes five new tech nightmares on June 15.

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Event
The Boogeyman

Thu, 1 Jun - Wed, 21 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

A 50-year-old Stephen King short story inspires this well-cast, emotionally astute but also often-generic dance with grief's nightmares.

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Event
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Thu, 1 Jun - Wed, 21 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Visually spectacular and emotionally expressive, the exceptional animated 'Spider-Verse' films keep making live-action comic-book flicks look cartoonish.

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News
Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in May

Satirical takes on history, thoughtful Aussie comedies, Jon Hamm as Fletch and Pete Davidson playing Pete Davidson: they're all on this month's must-stream list.

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News
Prime Video Is Making a Female-Led Australian Version of 'The Office' Starring Felicity Ward

Move over David Brent and Michael Scott — it's Hannah Howard's turn to get awkward, this time managing a packaging company.

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News
Brunswick Street Live Is Fortitude Valley's New Day-Long Winter Festival with Music, Art and Markets

Can't wait till Valley Fiesta later in the year? This brand-new June festival will help tide you over.

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Event
Sweet As

Thu, 1 Jun - Wed, 21 Jun 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

The first Western Australian movie directed and written by an Indigenous female filmmaker, this coming-of-age tale is as thoughtful as it is gorgeous.

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News
Just In: Air New Zealand Has Been Named the Airline of the Year for 2023

It's the seventh time since 2013 that the New Zealand airline has nabbed the accolade, while Qantas came in sixth and Virgin seventh.

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News
Gelato Messina Is Releasing a Limited-Edition Neapolitan Version of Its Super-Fancy Viennetta

As seen 'MasterChef', the dessert chain's latest sweet treat features vanilla gelato, chocolate mousse, strawberry puree and dark chocolate shards.

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News
Netflix's Queer Coming-of-Age Delight 'Heartstopper' Will Return for Season Two in August

Adapted from Alice Oseman's graphic novels, the 2022-premiering gem also has a third season in the works.

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Winter Sounds at Brisbane Powerhouse

Multiple single dates
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

The New Farm venue is kicking off winter with an impressive music lineup featuring Cerrone and Ásgeir.

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Brisbane Powerhouse Is Kicking Off Winter with an Impressive Music Lineup Featuring Cerrone and Asgeir

As well as the French disco king and Icelandic singer-songwriter, the lineup also features Desire Marea and Cash Savage and The Last Drinks.

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'Bananaland' Is the New Musical Comedy From Kate Miller-Heidke That's Premiering at Brisbane Festival 2023

When it rolls around this September, the citywide arts festival will also debut 'Tae Tae in the Land of Yaaas!' at QPAC.

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Light It Up Is the New Wiz Khalifa-Headlined Hip Hop Festival That's Touring Down Under This Spring

The 'Roll Up' and 'See You Again' rapper will be joined by Rae Sremmurd, Lola Brooke and Hooligan Hefs.

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Event
Henry Rollins: Good to See You Tour

Thu, 15 Jun 2023, Fri, 16 Jun 2023 and
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley

Punk-rock legend Henry Rollins is bringing his new spoken-word tour to Brisbane.

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Brisbane Powerhouse Is Kicking Off Winter with an Impressive Music Lineup Featuring Cerrone and Asgeir

'Bananaland' Is the New Musical Comedy From Kate Miller-Heidke That's Premiering at Brisbane Festival 2023

Light It Up Is the New Wiz Khalifa-Headlined Hip Hop Festival That's Touring Down Under This Spring

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