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
US Burger Chain Wendy's Just Cooked Up a Deal to Open 200 Stores in Australia by 2034

Australia's local ice creamery will no longer be the country's only Wendy's, with the burger chain locking in plans to launch Down Under.

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News
'Blade Runner' Is the Next Movie Classic That's Returning to the Big Screen Down Under with a Live Score

Bring on the synths: Vangelis' stunning score will echo as Ridley Scott’s sci-fi great flickers at Melbourne's Hamer Hall.

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News
Flight Facilities Are Taking Their Famed Decades Mixes on the Road for an Australia-Wide DJ Tour

Jump from the 1970s to today with the Australian duo, spanning hundreds of tracks in extended club sets around the country.

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News
TodayTix Is Doing a 'Wicked' Ticket Lottery So You Can Catch the Magical Hit Musical for Just $45

Get whisked off to the Land of Oz for cheap during the Broadway smash's upcoming Sydney run.

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Event
Straddie Arts Trail 2023

Fri, 11 Aug - Mon, 14 Aug 2023
North Stradbroke

For four days, North Stradbroke Island's art scene is in the spotlight, showcasing more than 60 artists across 38 stops.

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Event
Hekka Festival 2023

Tue, 15 Aug, 2023
Greaser, Brisbane

Kickstart the midweek public holiday with a night of live tunes by The Dandys, LOVELOVELOVE, Cry Baby, Somewhat Strange and Indigo Hue.

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Event
MOSAIC Multicultural Festival 2023

Sun, 17 Sep, 2023
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane

Brisbane's multicultural festival is back for a jam-packed day of food, music and dance.

Book Now

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Event
$8 Movie Tickets at Dendy Cinemas

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Catch the latest hits and newest flicks on the big screen for $8 on the Ekka public holiday.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter

Thu, 10 Aug - Wed, 30 Aug 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

A single chapter of Bram Stoker's iconic novel inspires this seafaring vampire flick, which resembles 'Alien' but with Dracula on a ship.

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Event
Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story

Thu, 10 Aug - Wed, 30 Aug 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

The true tale behind this racing flick is genuinely rousing, even if the film itself always sticks to the obvious track.

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News
'The Notebook' Stage Musical Will Splash Its Rain-Soaked Romance Across Broadway in 2024

Ryan Gosling or Rachel McAdams likely won't be starring, but it's still the same romantic drama based on Nicholas Sparks' debut novel.

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News
Tokyo's Stunning TeamLab Borderless Digital Art Gallery Will Reopen in a New Location in Early 2024

Add this spectacular experience back to your Japan itineraries — it'll feature both new and evolved artworks.

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Guide
Five Football-Loving Ways to Get Into the Women's World Cup Spirit Around Brisbane

Can't make it to a Women's World Cup match, but still want to enjoy the football frenzy? Try soccer ball-shaped pastries and riverside brews.

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Event
Ekka-Inspired Menu at Emporium

Mon, 7 Aug - Sun, 20 Aug 2023
Emporium Hotel South Bank, South Brisbane

Get into the Ekka spirit with a Strawberry Pavilion cocktail made with strawberry gin and a white chocolate lollipop — plus Belle Epoque's take on a strawberry sundae.

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News
Now Open: Fruitbowl Is the Fishbowl Offshoot That's Serving Up Acai and Froyo Snacks in Newstead

After bringing its Japanese-inspired salad bowls to Brisbane in 2022, this chain has added a fruit-slinging spot to its repertoire.

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Now Open: Spa by JW Is the Gold Coast's New 2500-Square-Metre Wellness Haven with Hinterland Vistas

Add a spa day with greenery views, wine service and high tea to your next Surfers Paradise visit.

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It's Official: A24 Is Making a Sequel to RackaRacka's Australian Horror Smash 'Talk to Me'

Australian filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou will jump behind the camera again to make horror fans jump.

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Binge Has Renewed Charming Aussie Rom-Com Sitcom 'Colin From Accounts' for a Second Season

Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall's award-winner just picked up a trio of Logies — and a small-screen return.

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Fran Lebowitz Is Bringing Her Sharp Opinions and Deadpan Humour Back to Australia in 2024

The author, social commentator and 'Pretend It's a City' star will get chatting in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in February.

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A 340-Room Hotel, a Reimagined Fat Noodle and a Vibrant Cocktail Bar: Queen's Wharf Will Boast Them All

The Star Brisbane's part of the new CBD precinct will also include the city's largest hotel ballroom, three pools for guests and a huge sports bar.

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