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
Paniyiri Is Bringing Its Huge Two-Day Greek Celebration Back to Its May Time Slot in 2023

Get ready for loukoumades, souvlaki and haloumi aplenty at Brisbane's annual ode to Greek food, booze and culture at Musgrave Park.

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Not On Your Rider 2023

Multiple single dates
The Triffid, Newstead

Brisbane's 'Spicks and Specks'-style IRL music game show is back for another year of quizzes at The Triffid.

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City Symphony

Multiple single dates
GOMA, South Brisbane

Spanning a century of cinema, these GOMA sessions pair movies about cities with stunning new live soundscapes.

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Monet in Paris

Thu, 8 Jun - Sun, 27 Aug 2023
Northshore Hamilton, Hamilton

This stunning new multi-sensory exhibition dedicated to Claude Monet and his contemporaries is making its world premiere in Brisbane.

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The New Trailer for Dracula Comedy 'Renfield' Is One of the Rare Instances Where Nicolas Cage Sucks

Cage sinks his teeth into the most famous bloodsucker there is — and a monster of a boss.

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Cirque du Soleil's First Show on Ice Down Under Has Added a Heap of Extra Dates to Its 2023 Tour

Touring over winter, this combination of trapeze, juggling, aerial acrobatics, figure skating and extreme skating on ice was always going to prove popular.

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Brisbane Street Art Festival Is Back for 2023 with Another Year of Stunning Murals Around the City

Get ready for huge murals and street art splashed everywhere from South Bank and Howard Smith Wharves to the Queen Street Mall and Northshore Hamilton.

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Viral Recipe Queen Alison Roman Is Coming to Australia for the First Time to Chat About Home Cooking

The New York-based cook, writer and ‘Sweet Enough’ author will chat through #TheCookies, #ThePasta, #TheDip and more.

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Event
Of an Age

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

Australian cinema gains a new queer classic with this tender Melbourne-set romance from 'You Won't Be Alone' writer/director Goran Stolevski.

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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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