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
Sunset Cinema Is Touring the East Coast for Another Summer (and Autumn) of Movies Under the Stars

This openair cinema is setting up in leafy spots in Canberra, Sydney, Wollongong, Mt Martha, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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Bar
Koala Tavern

36-40 Moreton Bay Road, Capalaba

After a $3-million revamp, this Redlands pub now boasts a fairy light-lit beer garden and a new-look bistro

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Bar
Salisbury Hotel

668 Toohey Road, Salisbury

This southside spot is sporting a $1.6-million facelift — and a new leafy beer garden.

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News
One Airbnb to Rule Them All: Hobbiton Is Opening for Overnight Stays for the First Time Ever

Calling all 'Lord of the Rings' fans: you'll be able to slumber like you're in Middle-earth, then tuck into second breakfast and elevenses, at this most precious of Airbnb listings.

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Jetstar's Latest Huge Sale Is Slinging $39 Domestic Flights and $175 International Fares

Score discounted flights to Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Bali and more — because the airline knows you're already thinking about your post-Christmas vacation.

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Event
Christmas Lane

Sat, 10 Dec 2022, Sat, 17 Dec 2022 and Sat, 24 Dec 2022
Brisbane Markets, Rocklea

Rocklea's weekend market is getting festive every Saturday up until Christmas.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Milton Markets Christmas Pop-Up 2022

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022
Milton Markets, Milton

Cribb Street's markets are popping up one last time before Christmas.

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Event
Nine Lives Festival 2023

Sat, 4 Mar, 2023
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley

Jet Black Cat Music's huge day-long block party is taking over The Tivoli again, headlined by Angel Olsen, Crumb, Drugdealer and Mdou Moctar.

Buy Tickets

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News
Jet Black Cat Music's Nine Lives Block Party Is Returning to The Tivoli in 2023 Headlined by Angel Olsen

Crumb, Drugdealer and Mdou Moctar will also hit the stage at this day-long festival, which returns for its third year.

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Event
4ZZZ's 47th Birthday Party

Thu, 8 Dec, 2022
The Brightside, Brisbane

The Double Happiness, Ethan Enoch, PhD and Sali Eri are helping 4ZZZ celebrate 47 years on the airwaves.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Musical Bingo 2022

Fri, 9 Dec and Fri, 23 Dec 2022
Shady Palms Cafe, Brisbane

Put your music obsession to good use as Shady Palms' regular bingo nights.

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News
Bong Joon-ho's New Robert Pattinson-Starring Sci-Fi Film 'Mickey 17' Just Dropped Its First Trailer

You'll have to wait till 2024 to see the Korean filmmaker's first movie since Oscar sensation 'Parasite', but its debut sneak peek is here to pique your interest.

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Event
Palace Cinemas' $8 Movie Club Tickets

Thu, 8 Dec - Wed, 14 Dec 2022
Palace Cinemas Brisbane, Brisbane

Palace's Brisbane cinemas are treating cinephiles to a week of discounted tickets.

Buy Tickets

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News
These Four Wine Venues Have Been Dubbed Australia's Best by the 2022 Wineslinger Awards

Sydney's Dear Sainte Éloise is the country's best wine-sipping spot for 2022, while Victoria's Bar Merenda is the best new vino haunt.

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Festive High Tea

Thu, 24 Nov - Sat, 24 Dec 2022
W Brisbane, Brisbane City

W Hotel is serving up festive-themed cocktails over high tea right up until Christmas Eve.

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Cocktail Porter's DIY Gelato Messina Dulce de Leche Espresso Martini Kits Are Back for Summer

Level up your at-home drinks selection with Messina espresso martinis — and get everything you need to make them delivered to your door.

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Volley and Streets Just Dropped a Sweet Shoe Range Inspired by Bubble O'Bills, Paddle Pops and Splices

Move over mullet shoes — Volley and Streets have teamed up on a new ice cream-inspired range just in time for summer.

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IKEA Has Launched a Gift Registry So You Can Stack Your Christmas List with Swedish Homewares

Help your loved ones get the gifts you want this festive season — or use IKEA's new service for housewarmings, weddings and birthdays.

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Fat Noodle's Tenth Birthday

Fri, 9 Dec - Sat, 24 Dec 2022
Fat Noodle, Brisbane

To mark a decade of heroing Asian fusion dishes, Executive Chef Luke Nguyen is serving up a limited-edition celebratory menu filled with old and new favourites.

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Fun in Pizzopoli

Sun, 11 Dec, 2022
Butler Wine Bar, South Brisbane

Lune is joining forces with its sibling wine bar Butler for a day of pizza pastries and Italian natural wines.

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