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
From 'Shogun' and 'Baby Reindeer' to 'The Bear' and 'Hacks': Here's What Just Picked Up Awards at the 2024 Emmys

No series has ever won as many Emmys for a single season as exceptional Japanese historical drama 'Shōgun' did this year.

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Now Open: Seafood Lovers Can Don Bibs and Crack Open Shellfish at Claw BBQ's New Carindale Crab Shack

This is the American-inspired chain's second Brisbane venue, after first opening in Bowen Hills in 2023.

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Now Open: QT's Lavish New Singapore Hotel Boasts 134 Rooms, a Rooftop Bar and Pool, and a Stellar Location

For the first time ever, the accommodation chain has set up shop outside of Australia and New Zealand.

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Queensland's 50-Cent Public Transport Fares Are Set to Stick Around Permanently

Both the Queensland Government and the opposition have committed to keeping the reduced price in place after the state election.

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Now Open: Luxe Japanese Fine-Diner Sokyo Is Dishing Up Eye-Catching Sushi, Sashimi and More at Queen's Wharf

Executive Chef Alex Yu has been nicknamed the "sashimi florist" — and he's overseeing the menu at the restaurant's first Brisbane location.

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Green Day: 'The Saviors' Tour

Wed, 5 Mar, 2025
Cbus Super Stadium, Robina

These 90s and 00s favourites are returning Down Under to play their iconic 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' Albums in full.

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The Killers: Live in Australia 2024

Mon, 9 Dec, 2024
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall

You'll be doin' just fine when The Killers hit Brisbane to celebrate 20 years of 'Hot Fuss'.

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Bianca Del Rio: Dead Inside!

Tue, 28 Jan - Wed, 29 Jan 2025
Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley

'RuPaul's Drag Race' icon Bianca Del Rio is returning Down Under in 2025 with her latest tour.

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Ministry of Sound Classical

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024
Riverstage, Brisbane

Ministry of Sound is bringing its massive orchestra show filled with dance music back to Brisbane Riverstage this spring.

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Dance the Night: Dua Lipa Is Bringing Her 'Radical Optimism' Tour Down Under in 2025

Announcing 40-plus new dates worldwide, the Grammy-winner has locked in two Australian shows, plus one in New Zealand.

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Brisbane International Film Festival 2024 Will Open with Backstage 'SNL' Tribute 'Saturday Night'

At the other end of the festival, after 11 days of films, this year's BIFF will close with a documentary about Jelena Dokic.

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Coming Soon: Central Is Queen Street's New Subterranean Dumpling Bar From the Southside and Rick Shores Team

Opening in October in the Piccadilly Arcade building, this 80-seater restaurant takes inspiration from its namesake district in Hong Kong.

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Social Discomfort, Toxic Masculinity and Holidays Turned Horrible: James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis Chat 'Speak No Evil'

Remaking the Danish film of the same name, this horror flick has plenty to say amid its unease — and two powerful performances at its centre.

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Coming Soon: 'Star Wars'-Worshipping Exhibition 'The Fans Strike Back' Is Making Its Australian Debut

The force will be strong when one of the planet's largest private collections of replica 'Star Wars' memorabilia heads Down Under.

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Coming Soon: Stan's Is the New Hong Kong-Inspired Lounge Bar That's Taking Over Stanley's Second Level

This new venue at Howard Smith Wharves' luxe Cantonese restaurant will pair cocktails made with spirits from around the world with a new range of bites from Executive Chef Louis Tikaram.

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Green Day Are Touring Australia in 2025 — and They'll Be Playing Their 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' Albums in Full

Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool are bringing plenty of 90s and 00s nostalgia to stadiums in Sydney, Melbourne and on the Gold Coast.

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Now Open: Paddington's New 28-Seat Fine-Diner Attimi Takes Inspiration From Michelin-Starred Dining in Europe

Chef Dario Manca has taken over NOTA's old Given Terrace space, turning it into a degustation restaurant with an intimate bar.

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Now Open: The West End Electric, Brisbane's New 400-Plus-Seat Theatre and Bar, Is Here to Get Sparks Flying

You can now enjoy drinks and a show on Boundary Street at production house Strut & Fret's permanent new Brisbane venue.

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Bluesfest Has Added Hilltop Hoods, Budjerah and a Heap More Australian Acts to Its 2025 Lineup

Plenty of well-known local names are set to hit the stage in Byron Bay to help the iconic festival say farewell.

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The Best Markets in Brisbane to Eat, Drink and Shop Your Way Around Throughout Spring

Whether you're keen on street food, plants, local artisans, celebrating dogs or getting Christmas gifts early, there's a market for it in Brisbane this spring.

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Sarah Ward

From 'Shogun' and 'Baby Reindeer' to 'The Bear' and 'Hacks': Here's What Just Picked Up Awards at the 2024 Emmys

Now Open: Seafood Lovers Can Don Bibs and Crack Open Shellfish at Claw BBQ's New Carindale Crab Shack

Now Open: QT's Lavish New Singapore Hotel Boasts 134 Rooms, a Rooftop Bar and Pool, and a Stellar Location

Queensland's 50-Cent Public Transport Fares Are Set to Stick Around Permanently

Now Open: Luxe Japanese Fine-Diner Sokyo Is Dishing Up Eye-Catching Sushi, Sashimi and More at Queen's Wharf

Green Day: 'The Saviors' Tour

The Killers: Live in Australia 2024

Bianca Del Rio: Dead Inside!

Ministry of Sound Classical

Dance the Night: Dua Lipa Is Bringing Her 'Radical Optimism' Tour Down Under in 2025

Brisbane International Film Festival 2024 Will Open with Backstage 'SNL' Tribute 'Saturday Night'

Coming Soon: Central Is Queen Street's New Subterranean Dumpling Bar From the Southside and Rick Shores Team

Social Discomfort, Toxic Masculinity and Holidays Turned Horrible: James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis Chat 'Speak No Evil'

Coming Soon: 'Star Wars'-Worshipping Exhibition 'The Fans Strike Back' Is Making Its Australian Debut

Coming Soon: Stan's Is the New Hong Kong-Inspired Lounge Bar That's Taking Over Stanley's Second Level

Green Day Are Touring Australia in 2025 — and They'll Be Playing Their 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' Albums in Full

Now Open: Paddington's New 28-Seat Fine-Diner Attimi Takes Inspiration From Michelin-Starred Dining in Europe

Now Open: The West End Electric, Brisbane's New 400-Plus-Seat Theatre and Bar, Is Here to Get Sparks Flying

Bluesfest Has Added Hilltop Hoods, Budjerah and a Heap More Australian Acts to Its 2025 Lineup

The Best Markets in Brisbane to Eat, Drink and Shop Your Way Around Throughout Spring

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