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.

Event
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap

Wed, 29 May - Sun, 2 Jun 2024
HOTA, Home of the Arts, Surfers Paradise

Initially premiering in London's West End in 1952, the world's longest-running play is coming to southeast Queensland — again.

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Sleater-Kinney: 'Little Rope' Tour

Fri, 17 May, 2024
The Triffid, Newstead

Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are touring Down Under three decades after recording their first album in Australia.

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Universal Everything: Beings

Wed, 22 May - Sun, 29 Sep 2024
ACMI, Melbourne

This world-premiere exhibition at ACMI features installations that respond differently to every visitor.

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Ali Wong: Live 2024

Mon, 22 Jul - Tue, 23 Jul 2024
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning 'Beef' star is bringing her latest stand-up tour Down Under.

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Yayoi Kusama

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - Mon, 21 Apr 2025
NGV International, Melbourne

Australia's biggest-ever Yayoi Kusama retrospective is coming to the NGV in Melbourne with a brand-new infinity mirror room.

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Festa Italiana

Multiple single dates
Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City

Howard Smith Wharves is bringing back its Italian food market over two big weekends, in collaboration with guest chef Orazio D'Elia.

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Howard Smith Wharves and Chef Orazio D'Elia Are Bringing Back Their Riverside Italian Food Market in 2024

After debuting in 2023, Festa Italiana is returning for a second serving of vodka rigatoni, porchetta focaccia, Italian vino and spritzes.

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You Won't Feel It Coming: The Weeknd's Australian and New Zealand Tour Has Been Cancelled

First, the singer and 'The Idol' star postponed his 2023 gigs indefinitely. Now, tickets are being refunded.

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The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience

Fri, 24 May - Sun, 23 Jun 2024
Fever Exhibition Hall, Brunswick

You're invited: Netflix's official 'Bridgerton' ball experience is finally making Its Australian debut, bringing it regency-themed fun to Melbourne.

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You're Invited: Netflix's Official 'Bridgerton' Ball Experience Is Finally Making Its Australian Debut

Calling all dukes and duchesses: this immersive event will take you back to the regency era with live performances, tunes, themed cocktails and a visit with the queen.

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The Fall Guy

Wed, 24 Apr - Wed, 15 May 2024
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Ryan Gosling is at his most charming — including while batting around screwball banter with Emily Blunt — in this dynamic action/rom-com ode to stunt performers.

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Sydney Film Festival 2024 Will Open with the World Premiere of Midnight Oil Documentary 'The Hardest Line'

There'll be no shortage of power and passion to kick off this year's SFF, with the film stepping through the band's story from their 70s beginnings onwards.

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A24 Co-Produced British Sitcom 'Such Brave Girls' Is Such Brilliant (and Candid, Complex and Darkly Hilarious) Viewing

If this acerbic new series seems close to reality, that's because it is, with sisters Kat Sadler and Lizzie Davidson starring and taking inspiration from their lives.

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Soak, Float, Steam, Repeat: Luxe Wellness Haven The Bathhouse Albion Is Opening in Brisbane's Inner North This Winter

Featuring hot and cold pools, a six-degree ice bath and a Finnish sauna with a fireplace, this new addition to the Albion Fine Trades precinct opens in June.

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Million Paws Walk

Sun, 26 May, 2024
University of Queensland, St Lucia

Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.

Buy Tickets

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Caper Byron Bay Food and Culture Festival

Fri, 17 May - Sun, 26 May 2024
Various locations around Byron Bay, Byron Bay

This culinary festival is back for its second run with a jam-packed ten-day program curated by chef Louis Tikaram from Brisbane restaurant Stanley.

Buy Tickets

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Byron Bay's Caper Food and Culture Festival Is Back for 2024 with a Ten-Day Program Curated by Louis Tikaram

The chef from Brisbane's Stanley has put together a lineup filled with fellow culinary stars, long lunches, a yakitori party and a five-course smoke-fuelled feast.

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Nundah by Night

Sat, 20 Jul, 2024
Nundah Farmers Market, Nundah

Browse your way through wintry stalls under fairy lights — then stop for slow-cooked meats, wings, tiramisu, craft beers and mulled wine.

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Gigs & Picnics

Multiple single dates
Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane City

Listen to free live music and grab snacks from food trucks at this monthly hangout in the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.

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Knockoff

Multiple single dates
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

End your working week with free laughs during this year's Brisbane Comedy Festival.

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