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.

Restaurant
Same Same

46 James Street, Fortitude Valley

A two-storey Thai eatery in Ada Lane from the Longtime crew.

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Restaurant
Stanley

5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

A two-level Cantonese bar and restaurant at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves.

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Bar
Agnes

22 Agnes Street, Fortitude Valley

The Same Same and Honto crew has joined forces with chef Ben Williamson to serve up woodfired dishes in an old brick warehouse.

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Bar
Honto

Alden Street, Fortitude Valley

Enjoy Japanese eats from the Same Same team in The Valley.

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Bar
Rothwell's Bar & Grill

235 Edward Street, Brisbane City

This European-influenced restaurant hails from 1889 Enoteca's Dan Clark, with chef Ben Russell (Aria, Est Est Est) heading up the kitchen.

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Cafe
Agnes Bakery

85 James Street, Fortitude Valley

This pastry offshoot from Fortitude Valley's Agnes restaurant is pairing baked goods with coffee five days a week.

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Restaurant
Donna Chang

171 George Street, Brisbane City

A luxe Chinese fine diner in Brisbane's CBD.

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Restaurant
Bianca

46 James Street, Fortitude Valley

The Same Same crew has opened a neighbouring trattoria in Ada Lane, serving up Italian dishes with an Aussie twist.

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Cafe
Doughcraft

31 Collingwood Street, Albion

Albion home to this European-style bakery serving up Nutella-filled cruffins and moreish raclettes.

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Restaurant
Joy

694 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

This cosy Bakery Lane restaurant only seats ten at the chef's table.

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Restaurant
Greca

Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane

A Greek taverna from restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves precinct.

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Bar
OTTO Brisbane

Sidon Street, South Brisbane

The revamped site now features three Otto ventures, including its restaurant, a waterside bar and an events space.

Book a Table

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Restaurant
Nota

224 Given Terrace, Paddington

A fancy, yet affordable eatery in the former Montrachet site serving snacks from $5.

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Bar
Hervé's Restaurant and Bar

31-37 Collingwood Street, Albion

Restaurateur and entrepreneur Hervé Dudognon is serving up French-inspired dishes and wine in Albion's revamped timber mill.

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Restaurant
Sushi Room

48 James Street, Fortitude Valley

Hailing from the team behind Hellenika and SK Steak & Oyster, James Street's Japanese fine-diner serves up caviar rolls and wasabi cocktails.

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Cafe
Veneziano Coffee West End

369 Montague Road, West End

This Montague Road spot has reopened after renovations — and now lets you watch coffee roasting in action as you get your caffeine fix.

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Event
Dark Mofo 2023

Thu, 8 Jun - Thu, 22 Jun 2023
Various locations across Hobart

Tasmania's dark and delightful winter arts festival is back with a 'Twin Peaks'-inspired ball, a teddy bear with laser eyes, dance theatre riffing on Dante and more.

Buy Tickets

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News
From a 'Twin Peaks'-Inspired Ball to a Giant Teddy with Laser Eyes, Dark Mofo's 2023 Lineup Is Ready to Dazzle

Soda Jerk's latest film, Black Flag's first Aussie gig since 2013, an overnight sleepover with Max Richter — they're all coming to Tasmania's must-attend winter fest.

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News
Now Open: Hijinx Hotel Has Launched Its First OTT Brisbane Challenge Room Bar at Chermside

First came Holey Moley, and now this New York hotel-themed games bar has set up shop at the northside shopping centre.

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News
"I Didn't Think It Would End Up Like This": The Full Trailer for the Final Season of 'Barry' Is Here

This season sees Bill Hader's hitman and aspiring actor behind bars for his past misdeeds — and struggling.

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