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
Nine Lives Recovery Gig and Flood Fundraiser

Sun, 6 Mar, 2022
Secret West End location, West End

West End record store Jet Black Cat Music is hosting a secret driveway gig to raise money for flood relief.

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Fonzie Abbott Pop-Up Retail Shop

Wed, 2 Feb - Sun, 13 Mar 2022
Fonzie Abbott, Albion

After its roastery was flooded, this Albion coffee go-to has set up a pop-up shop out the front.

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Farmer Flood Relief Bake Sale

Fri, 11 Mar, 2022
Alphabet Cafe, West End

Eat cakes and sourdough to raise money for flooded Brisbane farms.

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News
A Huge Exhibition Showcasing Works by Picasso and His Peers Is Coming to the NGV This Winter

World-premiering in Melbourne, 'The Picasso Century' will feature more than 70 works by the Spanish artist, as well as 100-plus others from over 50 of his contemporaries.

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Event
Flood Relief

Sat, 5 Mar, 2022
The Brightside, Brisbane

Spacey Jane, Shag Rock, Sweater Curse and VOIID are hopping on the decks at The Brightside to raise money for flood relief.

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It's the End of the Ramsay Street Era: 'Neighbours' Has Been Cancelled After 37 Years

After airing almost 9000 episodes since 1985, the long-running Australian soap opera will stop being there for viewers later this year.

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Sikh Volunteers Australia Drove 34 Hours From Melbourne to Lismore to Serve Meals to Flood-Affected Folks

The Victorian-based charity is dishing up free, freshly cooked vegetarian meals to flood-affected communities in northern New South Wales.

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Event
Life Aquatic: Flood Relief Fundraiser

Sat, 19 Mar, 2022
Mongrel, Milton

Raise money for flood relief over beers, tunes and a whole lot of symmetrical Wes Anderson fandom.

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Event
Loaded Schnitzels

Mon, 7 Mar - Sat, 30 Apr 2022
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

These OTT schnitties come stacked with smashed avo, bangers and mash, salami and olives, corn chips, and even fried calamari and chorizo.

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Float On

Fri, 4 Mar, 2022
The Zoo, Fortitude Valley

The Dreggs, Peach Fur, Young Lions, Brixton Alley and more are taking to The Zoo's stage to raise money for flood relief.

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The Zoo Is Hosting a Big Flood Relief Fundraiser Gig with Entry Via Donations Only

The Dreggs, Peach Fur, Young Lions, Brixton Alley and more will take to the stage for Float On, with entry via a minimum $5 donation.

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Event
Blind Ambition

Thu, 3 Mar - Wed, 23 Mar 2022
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Best watched with a glass of vino in hand, this Australian-made documentary about Zimbabwe’s first-ever competitive wine-tasting team is a warm-hearted gem.

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News
The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From March 3

Head to the flicks to see the latest Robert Pattinson-starring take on 'Batman' and a charming Aussie-made documentary about Zimbabwe's first-ever competitive wine-tasting team.

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Event
Women in Walrus Regatta Takeover at Friday's Riverside

Sun, 6 Mar, 2022
Friday's Riverside, Brisbane City

Celebrate International Women’s Day early with an all-female bar takeover — and with the Regatta's speakeasy taking over another spot.

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Brisbane Writers Festival 2022

Tue, 3 May - Sun, 8 May 2022
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

Back for a huge in-person event, this year's BWF features events at The Zoo, the RE and Sunnybank's Landmark Restaurant, alongside the State Library of Queensland and local libraries around town.

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Brisbane Writers Festival's Stacked 2022 Program Features 200-Plus Events Spread Across the City

Back for a huge in-person event, this year's BWF features events at The Zoo, the RE and Sunnybank's Landmark Restaurant, alongside the State Library of Queensland and local libraries around town.

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Today Tix's $10 'Hamilton' Lottery Is Coming to Melbourne So You Can See the Hit Musical for Cheap

Don't throw away your shot to see the most talked-about theatre production of the past decade without breaking the bank.

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Oche's Flood Appeal Karma Keg

Sat, 5 Mar, 2022
Oche Fortitude Valley, Fortitude Valley

Drink beer and help raise money for the Red Cross' flood disaster appeal.

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All Public Transport and Tolls Across Brisbane Are Currently Free Until March 6

Getting around town hasn't been easy for the past few days, but it'll be free until the end of the weekend.

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New Eco-Conscious Doco Short 'Regenerating Australia' Ponders What the Country Might Look Like in 2030

'That Sugar Film' and '2040' filmmaker Damon Gameau is back with a hopeful look at Australia's possible near future — and it's coming to cinemas around the country.

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Brisbane Writers Festival 2022

Brisbane Writers Festival's Stacked 2022 Program Features 200-Plus Events Spread Across the City

Today Tix's $10 'Hamilton' Lottery Is Coming to Melbourne So You Can See the Hit Musical for Cheap

Oche's Flood Appeal Karma Keg

All Public Transport and Tolls Across Brisbane Are Currently Free Until March 6

New Eco-Conscious Doco Short 'Regenerating Australia' Ponders What the Country Might Look Like in 2030

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