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
Coachella's 2023 Livestream Is Back for Its Second Big Weekend — and the Set Times Are Here

After Frank Ocean dropped out, Blink-182 have moved to the Coachella stage. Here's who else you can see, and when.

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The Jack Harlow-Starring 'White Men Can't Jump' Remake Just Dropped Its Full Trailer

Goodbye Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes, hello Jack Harlow making his movie debut opposite Sinqua Walls.

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Pete Davidson Turns His Life, Fame and Chaos Into a Satirical Sitcom in the Trailer for 'Bupkis'

The ex-'Saturday Night Live' comedian has enlisted the one and only Joe Pesci to play his grandfather, plus a heap of other high-profile guest stars.

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Event
Alison Roman: Sweet Enough

Sun, 7 May, 2023
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Viral recipe queen Alison Roman is coming to Brisbane for the first time to chat about home cooking.

Buy Tickets

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First Nations Film Festival 2023 — National Reconciliation Week

Tue, 30 May - Sat, 3 Jun 2023
Online

FanForce TV is showcasing Indigenous Australian cinema for the fifth year in a row at this online film fest.

Buy Tickets

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Now Open: Isla Cantina Is the New Waterfront SoCal-Meets-Mexican Bar and Eatery on the Isle of Capri

This 100-seater boasts a cocktail bar, breezy deck, and a menu featuring spanner crab tostadas, fried red snapper tacos and margaritas.

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Dark Mofo Has Just Added Three-Day Theatre-Meets-Rave Performance 'TRANCE' to Its Huge 2023 Program

The Tasmanian festival also scored a blend of sonic meditation and storytelling, plus a bigger show from Trentemøller.

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Queenslanders Will Be Able to Score Refunds for Recycling Glass Wine and Spirits Bottles From November

Get ready to score ten cents for each glass wine and spirits bottle, with Queensland's Containers for Change refund scheme expanding.

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'Dead Ringers' Is As Much of a Body-Horror Masterpiece As a Series As It Was As a David Cronenberg Film

Arriving 35 years after the movie, this six-part miniseries also delivers two astonishing performances by Rachel Weisz.

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Nun-Versus-AI Series 'Mrs Davis' Is 2023's Most Wildly Ridiculous and Entertaining New Show So Far

Starring 'GLOW' alum Betty Gilpin, this happily OTT series battles an algorithm — and never feels like it was spat out by one.

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Vin Diesel and Jason Momoa Fight Furiously Over Family in the Latest High-Octane 'Fast X' Trailer

Brie Larson also joins the cast in the cars-and-crime franchise's tenth flick, which hits cinemas in May.

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Free Beachside Music Fest SPRINGTIME Is Returning in 2023 with BENEE, Matt Corby and Bag Raiders

As well as 20 artists taking to the stage, the Gold Coast event also features skate demos, live art and performance installations.

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SPRINGTIME 2023

Fri, 1 Sep - Sun, 3 Sep 2023
Various Gold Coast venues, Gold Coast

This free beachside music festival is returning to Surfers Paradise for a second year, with BENEE, Matt Corby and Bag Raiders headlining.

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Brisbane Burger Fest Is Bringing Its Burgs, Beers and Live Tunes Back to The Triffid This Winter

Of course this burger-loving city has a festival dedicated to fillings sandwiched in crusty buns — and it'll feature fest-exclusive burgs, too.

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Event
Brisbane Burger Fest 2023

Sat, 24 Jun, 2023
The Triffid, Newstead

Brisbane's dedicated burger festival is making a tasty comeback with special burgs, eating contests, beers, cocktails and live tunes.

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Scenic Rim Eat Local's First-Ever Month-Long Program Is Here with 139 Food and Drink Events

The 2023 festival includes cocktails in Elderflower Farm's flower field, a fermented food fest, a whole day dedicated to carrots and more.

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Dirty Fame Flash Candles Club

Thu, 20 Apr - Sat, 29 Apr 2023
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Calling all 80s movie fans — this cabaret comedy musical sees you and understands your love of 'Footloose', 'Dirty Dancing', 'The Breakfast Club' and more.

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You Definitely Won't Be Livestreaming Frank Ocean at Coachella This Weekend Because He Just Dropped Out

On the fest's first weekend, Ocean's set wasn't available to watch online. On its second weekend, he won't be on the bill at all.

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Aje Athletica Warehouse Sale

Thu, 20 Apr - Sun, 23 Apr 2023
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

The athleisure label is hosting its first-ever Brisbane warehouse sale, slinging past seasons' collections at prices up to 70-percent off.

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'Twilight' Is the Latest Big Movie Franchise That's Making the Leap to TV Just Like Everything Else

Sparkly vampires are sinking their fangs into the small screen with a TV version of 'The Twilight Saga' on the way.

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