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
Long-Awaited 'The Big Lebowski' Spinoff 'The Jesus Rolls' Finally Has a Trailer

Twenty-two years later, this follow-up continues the story of Jesus Quintana (and his new mates: Bobby Cannavale and Audrey Tautou).

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Event
Five-Course Lobster Menu

Fri, 7 Feb - Thu, 13 Feb 2020
SK Steak & Oyster, Fortitude Valley

Lobster cocktail, lobster risotto and more, all for $85.

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Event
Brewsvegas 2020

Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar 2020
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Drink your way around town at Brisbane's annual city-wide beer festival.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Dog Brunch

Sat, 15 Feb, 2020
Froth on Brunswick, Fortitude Valley

You'll sip cocktails — and your pooch will tuck into doggo desserts.

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News
Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy Are Joining Forces for a Huge Down Under Tour — CANCELLED

The three legendary bands are bringing their Hella Mega Tour to our shores this November.

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Event
For Sama

Thu, 6 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb 2020
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Shot on the ground in Aleppo over five years, this award-winning documentary offers a heartbreaking personal perspective on the ongoing Syrian Civil War.

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Event
Date Night on the Roof

Thu, 6 Feb, 2020
The Fox Hotel, South Brisbane

Jazz, pizza and cocktails, every week.

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Event
The Lighthouse

Thu, 6 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb 2020
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

After 'The Witch', Robert Eggers returns with another vivid, nightmarish and utterly entrancing horror film — with help from Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson.

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Event
Color Out of Space

Thu, 6 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb 2020
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Nicolas Cage gets wild and weird — again — in this kaleidoscopic spectacle of a horror film, which adapts a HP Lovecraft story.

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News
Alliance Francaise French Film Festival Has Revealed Its Hefty 2020 Lineup

This year's program — which kicks off in March — features voodoo, space travel and distinctive deerskin jackets.

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Event
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Thu, 6 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb 2020
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn gets her own movie — and this candy-coloured, irreverently upbeat, frenetic and fluid comic-book caper proves both fun and formulaic.

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News
Betty's Burgers Is Bringing Back Its Indulgent (But Affordable) Lobster Roll for a Limited Time

Last time the rolls sold out in under a week.

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Event
Plant Empire Autumn Market

Sun, 1 Mar, 2020
Plant Empire, Yeerongpilly

Slinging greenery, pots, ceramics, crafts and more.

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Event
Pool Bar

Sat, 1 Feb - Sat, 29 Feb 2020
Riverbar & Kitchen, Brisbane

Tuck into espresso martini soft serves, sit on deck chairs and soak in the riverside vibes.

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News
Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Hamilton' with the Original Broadway Cast Is Heading to Cinemas

It's set to hit the big screen in late 2021 — months after the musical hits the physical stage in Australia.

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Event
The Happy Prince

Tue, 25 Feb - Sat, 29 Feb 2020
QPAC Lyric Theatre, South Brisbane

See Oscar Wilde's poignant and magical tale come to life.

Buy Tickets

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Yeronga Craft Beer and Food Festival 2020

Sun, 23 Feb, 2020
Yeronga Services Club, Yeronga

Serving up Sunday afternoon brews and bites.

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Event
Valentine's Day Cocktail Markets

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020
Jade Buddha, Brisbane

Taste test your way through different boozy beverages.

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Love Animated 2020

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020
Bakery Lane, Fortitude Valley

Cosy up to free outdoor cinema in a Valley laneway.

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Valley of Spices

Sun, 9 Feb, 2020
Chinatown Fortitude Valley, Fortitude Valley

One night. Twelve street food vendors. Plenty of delicious Asian-style dishes.

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