Sarah Ward

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Start: 2023-02-16
End: 2023-03-08
Location: Brisbane

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
It's Vampire Party Time: The Full 'What We Do in the Shadows' Season Four Trailer Is Here

A vampire nightclub, undead dance-offs, a vamp freestyle rap — they're all in this US spinoff from the beloved NZ film.

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News
Baz Luhrmann Is Reworking His 2008 Film 'Australia' Into a Six-Part Streaming Miniseries

The Nicole Kidman- and Hugh Jackman-starring romance will live again as a streaming series called 'Faraway Downs'.

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News
Lune Croissanterie Is Whipping Up Iced Vovo Cruffins and Tiramisu Pastries — But Only in July

OTT dessert alert: these specials will only be available throughout July.

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Guide
Five Ways to Get Snowy in and Around Brisbane This Winter

Think you can’t frolic in the snow without leaving Brisbane? Think again.

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News
You'll Be Able to Slumber in the Sky in Air New Zealand's Lie-Flat Economy Sleeping Pods From 2024

The game-changing bunk bed-style economy skynest will feature on the airline's new Dreamliners, and will boast room for six sleepers.

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Event
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2022

Fri, 8 Jul - Sat, 9 Jul 2022
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

MICF is bringing the best of the fest to Brisbane.

Buy Tickets

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News
Lock Up Your Children: The Sanderson Sisters Are Back in the First Trailer for 'Hocus Pocus 2'

Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy all return in this Disney+ sequel, which'll hit your streaming queue on September 30.

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News
Calling All Armchair Sleuths: 'Only Murders in the Building' Season Two Is Another Must-See Delight

The most entertaining and amusing murder-mystery series of 2021 is back — and it's just as wonderful the second time around.

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Event
James St Food and Wine Trail 2022

Thu, 28 Jul - Sun, 31 Jul 2022
James Street, Fortitude Valley, Fortitude Valley

For four days this winter, James Street in New Farm will become a culinary wonderland.

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News
James Street Food and Wine Trail Is Bringing Its Big Culinary Party Back to New Farm This Winter

After two pandemic-affected years, James Street's annual four-day food and booze trail is back — including its street-takeover Market Day.

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Event
CarselDINE Twilight Markets

Sat, 23 Jul, 2022
Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets, Carseldine

This northside market is celebrating winter with handmade goods and plenty to eat over 200-plus stalls.

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News
A Luxe New Boutique 102-Room Hotel with a Rooftop Infinity Pool Is Opening in Surry Hills in 2024

The Collection by TFE Hotels property will be part of the in-development Surry Hills Village, alongside a new restaurant from the team behind Quay, Bennelong, Firedoor and Otto.

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Event
Ali & Ava

Thu, 30 Jun - Wed, 20 Jul 2022
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

This lyrical social-realist drama from British filmmaker Clio Barnard tells a tender and touching tale about two West Yorkshire residents looking for love and happiness.

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News
'Succession' Star Brian Cox, Jenny Slate and Jarvis Cocker Lead the Jam-Packed 2022 Antidote Lineup

Sydney Opera House's festival of ideas, art and change is back with a program of 17 talks, conversations and panels — and it includes some big names.

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IKEA Mid-Year Clearance Sale 2022

Thu, 9 Jun - Sun, 10 Jul 2022
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

The Swedish furniture giant is offering discounts of up to 50 percent off until July 10.

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NewBARKet Markets 2022

Sat, 16 Jul, 2022
Newmarket Village, Newmarket

With a pooch photo booth, stalls selling all kinds of goodies for dogs and plenty of pats.

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Nutella Festival 2022

Sat, 23 Jul, 2022
Nightquarter, Birtinya

Nutella doughnuts, cronuts, pancakes, pizza, bao and milkshakes — you'll find them all here.

Buy Tickets

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Inside 'The Soul Trembles': Eight Stunning Art Must-Sees at GOMA's Huge Chiharu Shiota Exhibition

Featuring more than 100 pieces and installations, this gorgeous and sprawling showcase is well worth a trip to Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art.

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Qantas Is Now Flying Direct From Australia to Rome So You Can Make the Most of Europe's Summer

Perfect for ditching Australia's winter, these new Perth–Rome direct flights are running three times a week.

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'Born to Lead' Is the Adorable New Docuseries That Goes Behind the Scenes at Guide Dogs Australia

Dropping new ten-minute episodes weekly, the eight-part series follows super-cute guide dogs from birth through to retirement.

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'Succession' Star Brian Cox, Jenny Slate and Jarvis Cocker Lead the Jam-Packed 2022 Antidote Lineup

IKEA Mid-Year Clearance Sale 2022

NewBARKet Markets 2022

Nutella Festival 2022

Inside 'The Soul Trembles': Eight Stunning Art Must-Sees at GOMA's Huge Chiharu Shiota Exhibition

Qantas Is Now Flying Direct From Australia to Rome So You Can Make the Most of Europe's Summer

'Born to Lead' Is the Adorable New Docuseries That Goes Behind the Scenes at Guide Dogs Australia

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