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.

Bar
Bar Tano

15 James Street, Fortitude Valley

A sibling venue to James Street's Gemelli Italian, pairing Italian wines and cocktails with salumi and cheese.

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Restaurant
Gemelli Italian James St

15 James Street, Fortitude Valley

The Gold Coast-based chain has opened its first Brisbane location on James Street, serving up bistecca, deep-fried dessert gnocchi and Sicilian margaritas.

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Cafe
The Green

27 James Street, Fortitude Valley

Tuck into dishes like green shakshuka, tahini granola and spiced king salmon while surrounded by plants — then take some greenery home with you.

Book a Table

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News
Brass Tacks Is Albion's New Bakery and Deli From the Chefs Behind Pie Hole and Lady Bouchon

Lady Bouchon's Catherine Marot and Pie Hole's Isaac Hull are joining forces and setting up shop in Albion's new Craft'd Grounds precinct.

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News
HBO Just Dropped the First Trailer for Its 'Game of Thrones' Prequel 'House of the Dragon'

The new series is set 300 years before its predecessor, and explores the story of House Targaryen.

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Event
Plantapalooza 2021

Sat, 9 Oct, 2021
Brisbane Markets, Rocklea

Shop for leafy greenery at this one-day plant fest at Brisbane's massive permanent market.

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Event
No Scrubs: 90s and Early 00s Party

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
La La Land, Fortitude Valley

Jump a couple of decades back in time at this party soundtracked with old-school bangers.

Buy Tickets

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News
Brisbane Just Started the Week With Its Hottest October Day in Almost Two Decades

The mercury got up to 36.6 degrees on Monday, the highest it has reached in October since 2004.

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News
Port Arthur Drama 'Nitram' Will Be Available to Stream Via Stan in November

Caleb Landry Jones won the Cannes Film Festival's Best Actor prize for playing the haunting Australian film's lead role.

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News
You Could Win $1 Million for Getting Vaccinated Thanks to This New Australian Competition

Daily prizes are also being given away as part of the new Million Dollar Vax promotion, from a total prize pool of $4.1 million.

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News
Qantas Will Resume International Flights To and From Australia Next Month

The airline will restart flights to Los Angeles and London when Australia's international borders will reopen in mid-November.

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Guide
Five Classic HBO Shows That You Really Should've Binged Your Way Through By Now

From vamp-fuelled intrigue to side-splitting comedies — and they’re all available to stream.

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News
Tony-Winning Musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' Has Locked in Its 2022 Australian Dates

After the production's 2021 seasons were postponed back due to current outbreaks, the music of the night will croon its way into Sydney and Melbourne in 2022.

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News
International Travel Will Restart for Vaccinated Aussies on a State-By-State Basis From November

When 80 percent of eligible residents in a state or territory have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, that state or territory will be permitted to recommence international travel.

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Event
Brisbane International Film Festival 2021

Thu, 21 Oct - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
Various cinemas in Brisbane

This year's BIFF is screening 103 films across 11 days, including new movies starring Oscar Isaac, Tilda Swinton and Nicolas Cage.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Save the Night

Multiple single dates
Savile Row, Fortitude Valley

Every Friday and Saturday night in October, Savile Row is hosting live DJ sets by Brisbane's best local talents.

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Event
Espresso Martini Week

Thu, 30 Sep - Wed, 6 Oct 2021
The Inchcolm Bar, Spring Hill

Marking International Coffee Day with a buzz, The Inchcolm Bar is serving up decadent three-drink espresso martini flights from its week-long special menu.

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Brisbane's Original Oktoberfest 2021

Fri, 1 Oct - Sun, 3 Oct 2021
Brisbane German Club, East Brisbane

Brisbane's beloved German Club is celebrating Oktoberfest with a three-day long-weekend party.

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Vinnies 30 Percent Off Sale

Fri, 1 Oct - Sat, 2 Oct 2021
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

The price is right at this two-day sale.

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News
Brisbane International Film Festival Has Just Announced Its Jam-Packed Full 2021 Lineup

Under a new team, this year's BIFF will screen 103 films across 11 days, including new movies starring Oscar Isaac, Tilda Swinton and Nicolas Cage.

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