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
Esc. With Us

Fri, 1 Sep - Fri, 22 Sep 2023
King Street, Bowen Hills

Bowen Hills' King Street is going retro during Brisbane Festival with inflatable gaming consoles.

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'Tina — The Tina Turner Musical' Is Touring Its Simply-the-Best Stage Tribute Around Australia

When the onstage ode's Australian-premiere season at Theatre Royal Sydney wraps up, it's taking its show — 'Nutbush City Limits' included — on the road.

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Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream in August

Spend your couch time watching Rose Byrne's ace aerobics dramedy, a telemarketing docuseries that's so wild it can only be true and a stone-cold Korean masterpiece.

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This Trailer Means Joy: Your First Glimpse at 'Our Flag Means Death' Season Two Is Here

Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi's swashbuckling comedy is back on the streaming seas again — this time with Minnie Driver and 'Deadloch' favourite Madeleine Sami.

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Event
The Rocky Horror Show

Sat, 2 Sep - Sat, 23 Sep 2023
The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach

This smash-hit stage favourite is doing the 'The Time Warp' again on the Gold Coast this spring.

Buy Tickets

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Flight 2023 — Darkfield

Thu, 7 Sep - Sun, 1 Oct 2023
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise

Strap yourself into a section of a real airplane, then prepare for an eventful and immersive experience.

Buy Tickets

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News
What's the Opposite of "Huzzah!"?: 'The Great' Has Been Cancelled After Three Seasons

Hulu is saying farewell to this satirical take on Russian history starring Elle Fanning and Nicolas Hoult.

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Jason Derulo, Boyz II Men, Kelly Rowland and Flo Rida Are Heading Down Under for a Huge R&B Tour

'Whatcha Say', 'End of the Road', 'Low', Destiny's Child songs — they'll all get a whirl at this nostalgic gig.

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Harvest Rock Just Added Tash Sultana, Bernard Fanning and Jade Bird to Its Huge 2023 Lineup

The two-day Adelaide music festival just keeps getting bigger — with Jamiroquai, Beck, Sparks, Chromeo, Bright Eyes and more already on the bill.

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Adam Driver Hops Behind the Wheel in the First Trailer for Michael Mann's Racing Biopic 'Ferrari'

If you've ever wanted to see Adam Driver speed through Italy, this sneak peek is for you.

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Event
Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story

Thu, 31 Aug - Wed, 20 Sep 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Featuring interviews with Kylie Minogue, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Kelly, Ed Sheeran and more, this affectionate documentary pays tribute to the Mushroom Records founder.

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Event
Haunted Mansion

Thu, 31 Aug - Wed, 20 Sep 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Despite a great cast, this third attempt to bring the theme-park attraction to the screen can't summon up anything beyond a stretched and by-the-numbers affair.

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Netherworld

186 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley's retro arcade and board game bar will ensure that you're never bored while sipping a pint.

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Bar
Stranded Bar

3 Winn Street, Fortitude Valley

Opened by the crew behind The Zoo, this Fortitude Valley bar serves up a mezcal and tequila-heavy drinks menu.

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Bar
Mr Percival's

5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

The octagonal overwater spot at Howard Smith Wharves serves up seafood, spritzes and European beachside vibes.

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Bar
Savile Row

667 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

Find the orange door on Ann Street, then sip cocktails beneath a dazzling chandelier at this Fortitude Valley favourite.

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Event
Barktoberfest 2023

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023
Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets, Carseldine

Take your furry BFF for a Saturday-morning browse — there'll be pet-related stalls, pups to snuggle, a cool-down station for pooches and doggos to pat.

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News
Now Open: Antico Is Burnett Lane's New Italian-Style Cocktail Bar From the Death & Taxes and Dr Gimlette Crew

This intimate 50-seater is now slinging classic tipples in Super Whatnot's old digs, including a rotating menu of ten drinks plus a signature negroni.

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Bar
Lina Rooftop

80 Tribune Street, South Brisbane

This 1500-square-metre beach club-inspired bar with a 30-metre infinity pool sits on a South Brisbane rooftop.

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Bar
Death and Taxes Brisbane

36 Burnett Lane, Brisbane City

This old-school bar hidden down a laneway serves up 500 whiskys and plenty of cocktails.

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