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.

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Melbourne Writers Festival Has Unveiled the Packed 2023 Lineup for Its New May Time Slot

MWF will also welcome Sam Neill chatting about his career, music great Paul Kelly and several Booker Prize-winners.

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'The Rocky Horror Show' Broadcast Live to Cinemas

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, this cult-hit musical is beaming its current Sydney season live into cinemas for one night only.

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Stanley Chef Series: Clayton Wells x Louis Tikaram

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023
Stanley Restaurant, Brisbane City

Acclaimed Sydney-based chef Clayton Wells is heading to Howard Smith Wharves to whip up a one-night-only banquet.

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Now Open: Lait Noir Is the New Edward Street Cafe Adding Parisian Vibes to Brisbane's Coffee Scene

Brisbane's CBD has a sleek new go-to for caffeine, pastries, and bacon and egg croque toasties.

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The Sweet Escape

Sat, 22 Apr, 2023
VEND Virginia, Virginia

Indulge your sweet tooth over cocktails at this one-day dessert market in Brisbane's north.

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Save the Date: Pinot Palooza Is Returning to Its Spring Timing for Its 2023 East Coast Tour

Australia's pinot parties are back, hitting up Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne in October.

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Lizzo Has Just Announced a Slate of Good As Hell Arena Shows for Her 2023 Trip Down Under

As well as playing Splendour in the Grass, the rapper, singer and flautist will hit Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.

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John Wick: Chapter 4

Thu, 23 Mar - Wed, 12 Apr 2023
Various cinemas in Brisbane

The 'John Wick' films keep getting bigger and better, with Keanu Reeves joined by martial-arts icon Donnie Yen in this globe-hopping action epic.

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Scenic Rim Eat Local Month 2023

Thu, 1 Jun - Sun, 2 Jul 2023
Various locations throughout the Scenic Rim region,

Scenic Rim's Eat Local festival is returning for winter — and this year, it's running for an entire month.

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Kingaroy BaconFest 2023

Fri, 18 Aug - Sun, 20 Aug 2023
Various venues in Kingaroy, Kingaroy

Eat bacon ice cream — and plenty of other bacon dishes — at this three-day pork celebration.

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RedFest by the Bay 2023

Sat, 2 Sep - Sun, 3 Sep 2023
Raby Bay Harbour, Cleveland

Feast on strawberry ice creams, hop on carnival rides and pick up show bags.

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The Wickham's Beloved Big Gay Day Street Festival Is Moving to October in 2023

Due to scheduling conflicts, the queer party has shifted dates — but Little Gay Day will pop up at the end of April in the interim.

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'Force of Nature: The Dry 2' Will Bring Its Mysteries to Cinemas Down Under in August

Focusing on a disappearance in Victoria's mountain ranges, this eagerly awaited sequel sees Eric Bana return as Aaron Falk.

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South Bank's Bacchus Is Dishing Up a 'Hamilton'-Themed Dessert on Its Pre-Theatre Dining Menu

You've got until April 23 to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash-hit musical in Brisbane — and tuck into a star-topped tiramisu inspired by the show.

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You Could Get Inked 268 Metres Above Sydney in the World's Highest Tattoo Studio

Bondi Ink will set up shop in a pop-up parlour on the Sydney Tower Eye's SKYWALK for one morning only, inking two people with Sydney skyline-inspired tattoos.

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Perth Is Another Step Closer to Boasting the Southern Hemisphere's Largest Surf Park

Sprawling across 5.8 hectares, Aventuur's $100-million Perth Surf Park will feature 25 different types of waves — and a beach club.

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All-You-Can-Eat Monday–Friday at The Bavarian

Mon, 20 Mar - Fri, 31 Mar 2023
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Every weekday for two weeks only, The Bavarian is serving up all-you-can-eat deals.

Buy Tickets

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Steven Yeun and Ali Wong Battle Each Other for Revenge in the Trailer for Netflix and A24's 'Beef'

Arriving in April, this new ten-part dramedy starts with a petty feud and ups the stakes from there.

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KitKat Is Following Up Its Milo Collaboration with a New Nostalgic Milkybar Range

Have a break, have the wafer-filled white chocolate bar of your childhood dreams in three varieties.

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Brisbane Street Art Festival 2023

Sat, 6 May - Sun, 21 May 2023
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

Get ready to look up — a huge citywide street art festival is taking over the city.

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