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.

News
It Looks Like 'Friends' Could Be Heading Back to Your TV Screen for a Reunion Special

The deal is yet to be done, but the original cast could reunite for an unscripted special on new US streaming platform HBO Max.

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News
Australia's Most Stunning Venues Have Been Announced at the 2019 Eat Drink Design Awards

With a Victorian gelato shop, a Brisbane hotel and out-of-town NSW cafe all snagging awards.

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News
This Magical New Beer Festival Will Transport You to Hogsmeade for the Night

It'll be just like a regular night at The Three Broomsticks, only with less magic and more booze.

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News
Moonlight Cinema's Jam-Packed 2019–20 Program Is Here

With a heap of new releases, retro flicks and Christmas specials.

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Guide
Healthy(ish) Brunch Dishes to Make You Feel Human Again After a Night Out

From Saturday morning staples like egg rolls to Asian-inspired congees, these Brisbane brunches are surefire hangover busters.

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Event
Bottomless Bao Thursdays

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019
Friday's Riverside, Brisbane City

Feast on all-you-can-eat bao along the Brisbane River this summer.

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Event
Beermuda Triangle

Sat, 16 Nov, 2019
Ballistic Beer Co, Salisbury

The southside's busy drinking scene gets its own brewery crawl.

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News
Stanley Is Howard Smith Wharves' New Two-Level Cantonese Restaurant and Bar

It boasts dedicated kitchens for peking duck and dim sum — and spectacular river views.

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Event
Peony Market Day

Sat, 16 Nov, 2019
Poco Posy, Albion

Brighten up your day with a bunch of peonies.

Book Now

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Event
Open Actions

Sat, 16 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2019
Enoggera Reservoir, Enoggera Reservoir

Six immersive, participatory artworks will take over the Enoggera Reservoir for two lively days.

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Event
Carseldine Christmas Twilight Market 2019

Fri, 29 Nov, 2019
Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets, Carseldine

Trawling the mall isn't your only option when it comes to Christmas shopping.

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News
Stone and Wood Has Opened a Brewery and Taproom in Fortitude Valley

It's now serving one-off small batch beers from the tank straight to your glass five days a week.

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Restaurant
ZA ZA TA Bar and Kitchen

1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

You'll find top-notch Middle Eastern-inspired cocktails and cuisine inside the Ovolo, Fortitude Valley.

Book a Table

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News
Brisbane Could Soon Be Home to Five New Car-Free Green Bridges Across the River

Open to pedestrians and cyclists, with public transport allowed on some, the proposed bridges will be spread across the city from Bowen Hills to Bellbowrie.

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Event
Parmageddon: The Last Supper

Thu, 28 Nov, 2019
The Flying Cock, Brisbane

Your last chance to grab a $20 parmy before The Flying Cock closes its doors.

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Event
The Enchanted Garden 2019

Fri, 29 Nov - Fri, 13 Dec 2019
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane

See one of Brisbane's most popular spaces in a completely new light.

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Event
Early Bird $20 Vegan Banquet

Mon, 11 Nov - Tue, 12 Nov 2019
King Tea, Paddington

Paddington's resident Chinese eatery serves up vegan feasts two days a week.

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Event
Bris Must Be The Place

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019
Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane

Show off your local music trivia knowledge.

Buy Tickets

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News
The Cool Cool Cool Seventh Season of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Will Hit Screens Early Next Year

The hit sitcom's seventh season finally has a release date.

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News
The First Trailer for Pixar's 'Soul' Follows Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey Into the Afterlife

Hitting cinemas in mid-2020, the film focuses on a school teacher who dreams of becoming a jazz musician.

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