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
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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Event
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.

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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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Event
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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Event
International Cake Show 2023

Fri, 14 Apr - Sun, 16 Apr 2023
Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC), Bowen Hills

When you're not learning how to make sweet treats, you'll be eating them.

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Ooh La La x Hubert Pop-Up — POSTPONED

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023
Ooh La La Rooftop, Woolloongabba

Party on a Woolloongabba rooftop with cocktails and snacks from Sydney's acclaimed Restaurant Hubert.

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News
Nine New Movies You Can Watch in March That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming

Get comfy on the couch with the latest 'Magic Mike', the robo-horror thrills (and laughs) of 'M3GAN' and a savage Palme d'Or-winning satire.

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Event
DogFest 2023

Sun, 19 Mar, 2023
Victoria Park / Barrambin, Herston

This day full of dog-tastic fun is taking over Victoria Park / Barrambin.

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Event
The World Is a Vampire

Sat, 15 Apr - Sun, 16 Apr 2023
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

With a name like this, of course this new music fest is led by The Smashing Pumpkins — with Jane's Addiction and Amyl and The Sniffers also on the lineup.

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Brisbane Is One of the World's Greatest Places of 2023 According to 'TIME'

If you ever needed an excuse to enjoy the Sunshine State's capital — whether you're a local or a visitor — this is it.

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Here's Everyone You Need to See (and Read) During 2023's 226-Event Sydney Writers' Festival Program

Close to 300 writers and thinkers will hit the Harbour City, including four Booker Prize-winners and two-time Pulitzer Prize recipient Colson Whitehead.

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Donald Glover's New Beyoncé-Inspired Series 'Swarm' Turns Toxic Fandom Into a Gripping Thriller

How do you follow up 'Atlanta'? With another look at the music world, and America, that’s captivating, creative and constantly full of surprises.

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Messina Is Bringing Back Its Gelato-Filled Eggs for the Ultimate Easter Sweet Treat

You can also order a handmade Messina milk chocolate egg filled with six rocher balls.

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Australia's First-Ever Angelika Film Centre (and the First Outside the US) Is Opening in Brisbane

Reading is behind the eight-screen, 400-seat cinema complex, which will span across two storeys and open midyear.

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Just In: Like the Dragon Coaster Before It, Myer Is Leaving the Queen Street Mall's Myer Centre

The department store is shutting up shop in the shopping centre that's named after it, after calling the CBD spot home since 1988.

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