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
Meanjin Invasion and Survival Day Rally and March Livestream

Tue, 26 Jan, 2021
Online

Can't make it in-person? You can still watch along.

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Event
Acoustic Wednesdays 2021

Wed, 5 Jan, 2022
The Triffid, Newstead

Improve your Wednesday with free live tunes over a brew in this leafy beer garden.

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News
A Heap of Already-Delayed Big Movies Are Postponing Their Cinema Releases Again

Including new Bond movie 'No Time to Die,' horror sequel 'A Quiet Place Part II' and the latest 'Ghostbusters' film.

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News
Australia's First Movenpick Hotel Has Just Opened in Hobart with a Daily Chocolate Hour

The chain's 221-room site near the city's waterfront joins more than 80 other Mövenpick hotels worldwide.

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News
You Can Now Stream Your Way Through All Eight 'Harry Potter' Movies on Binge

The full magical set just hit the streaming service.

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News
Say Cheers to 2020's Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers

You've heard 2020's best songs — now drink the year's best brews.

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The UK's National Theatre Now Has Its Own Streaming Platform So You Can Watch Its Plays At Home

Check out stage productions starring Tom Hiddleston, Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, Michaela Coel and Helen Mirren, all from your couch.

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News
Ben & Jerry's Has Released a Range of Cookie Dough Chunks That You Can Eat Without Ice Cream

You can tuck into a pack just filled with dough pieces, or opt for a combo of cookies and brownies.

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News
It Looks Like Another 'Game of Thrones' Prequel Series Could Be Coming to HBO

It'll be based on George RR Martin's 'Tales of Dunk and Egg' series.

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News
Western Australia Will Lift Its Hard Border with NSW and Queensland From January 25

The states will be reclassified as 'low risk' under WA's controlled interstate border system.

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Event
Brisbane Vegan Markets 2021

Sun, 24 Jan, 2021
Corner Boundary and Russell Streets, West End

Brissie's vegan market returns.

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Event
Yoga in the Park 2021

Sat, 25 Dec, 2021
Waterfront Park, Newstead

Salute the sun first thing on a Saturday morning.

Book Now

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Event
BITE Markets 2021

Fri, 22 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan 2021
BITE Markets, Morayfield

A sprawling weekend foodie market in Brisbane's north.

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Event
Dutch Courage Cocktail Masterclasses

Multiple single dates
Dutch Courage Officers' Mess, Fortitude Valley

Don't just knock back tasty tipples — learn to make them.

Buy Tickets

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News
Netflix Is Introducing a New Shuffle Feature That'll Automatically Choose What You Should Watch

It's set to rollout globally in the first half of 2021.

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Event
Soul Meets Cheers Vegan Night: Lombardy Edition

Tue, 2 Feb, 2021
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

A five-course vegan Italian banquet — with vegan wine and beer, too.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Only the Animals

Thu, 21 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb 2021
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

This involving French thriller pieces together a murder-mystery from multiple perspectives.

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The New Movies You Can Watch at Australian Cinemas From January 21

Head to the flicks to see a twisty French thriller, an Australian drama about a helpful magpie and a documentary about a New Zealand hip hop label.

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Face Masks Won't Be Mandatory in Most Situations in Greater Brisbane From January 22

You'll only need to keep wearing them at airports and on planes, but it's still recommended you don them in places were you can't social distance.

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Greater Brisbane Will Ease Back to Pre-Lockdown Restrictions From January 22

Queensland has now reached 14 days since the last COVID-19 case linked to the most recent cluster.

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