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.

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Tony-Winning Broadway Musical 'Dear Evan Hansen' Is Making the Leap to the Big Screen

The film will hit cinemas this spring — and the first trailer has just dropped.

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These Eye-Catching Venues Have Been Shortlisted for the 2021 Australian Interior Design Awards

Nearly 200 places are in the running this year — including in the hospitality, installation, residential, workplace, retail and public design categories.

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Midnight Oil, Paul Kelly, Tash Sultana and Jimmy Barnes Headline Bluesfest's October Lineup

The four-day lineup also features Ocean Alley, Ziggy Alberts, Xavier Rudd, Kate Ceberano, The Church, Briggs and Kate Miller-Heidke.

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Event
All in a Day's Work

Fri, 21 May - Wed, 30 Jun 2021
GOMA, South Brisbane

From '9 to 5' and 'Frances Ha' to 'Kiki's Delivery Service' and 'Parasite', GOMA's latest free film season tackles the daily grind.

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The Exhibitionist Is the New Rooftop Bar Perched Atop the Gold Coast's Six-Level Art Gallery

The new building also features a ground-floor restaurant that serves degustation menus inspired by the gallery's artworks.

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Sustainable Activewear Brand Nimble Has Opened Its First Queensland Store on James Street

The local flagship is the label's third brick-and-mortar location, joining shops in Bondi Beach and Armadale.

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Here's When and Where You Can Watch Eurovision 2021 and Add Some Europop to Your Year

Montaigne is representing Australia — and if you want to vote, you'll need to get up early.

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Event
Friends! The Musical Parody

Wed, 18 Aug - Sat, 28 Aug 2021
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley

This comedic stage production turns the beloved 90s sitcom into a song-filled satire.

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Fortitude Valley's Judith Wright Arts Centre Has Reopened After a $3.1 Million Refurbishment

It now boasts a new corner gallery, digital projections outside the building and three new tenants.

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A 'Bridgerton' Prequel About Young Queen Charlotte Is Coming to Your Netflix Queue

The just-announced series will also delve into the backstories of Violet Bridgerton and Lady Danbury.

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Ben & Jerry's Has Released a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Beer to Support Renewable Energy

The ice cream company has teamed up with 4 Pines on the limited-edition, nitro-infused, ice cream-inspired brew.

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'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under' Is Sashaying Its Way Around Australia This Spring

The long-awaited local version of the hit series is taking its ten contestants on the road.

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Event
MELT: Festival of Queer Arts and Culture 2021

Thu, 20 May - Sun, 30 May 2021
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Brisbane Powerhouse's annual showcase of queer music, cabaret, comedy, theatre, talks, panels and art returns.

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Taming of the Shrew — Queensland Theatre

Sat, 8 May - Sat, 5 Jun 2021
Bille Brown Theatre, South Brisbane

Queensland Theatre updates Shakespeare's classic, taking it onto an Italian film set during the silent era.

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A 'Blood' Supermoon and Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Australia This Month

It isn't just the last supermoon of 2021 — it's a total lunar eclipse, too.

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Event
Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 - Fri, 29 Apr 2022
Regent Theatre, Melbourne

The Broadway hit is bringing its all-singing, all-dancing romance to Melbourne's newly renovated Regent Theatre.

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The Eighth and Final Season of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Is Set to Hit Screens This Year

The sitcom's final ten episodes will air in the US in August, following the Tokyo Olympics — so fingers crossed they arrive Down Under then, too.

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St Kilda Film Festival 2021

Thu, 20 May - Sat, 29 May 2021
Various cinemas in Melbourne and online nationally

Melburnians can head along to the annual short film festival in-person — and movie buffs elsewhere can check out the program online.

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Sky Bus Has Launched in Brisbane If You Need Another Way to Get to the Airport

The company's bright red buses will take you to the domestic and international terminals from the CBD, Fortitude Valley, Newstead and Hamilton.

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Basque Cheesecake Gelato Is the Latest Indulgent Messina Flavour You Can Order by the Tub

It starts with basque cheesecake gelato, then tops it with a slice of toasted basque cheesecake.

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