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
Chop Chop Chang's Vegan Banquet

Tue, 17 Sep and Tue, 24 Sep 2019
Chop Chop Chang's, West End

The West End eatery is serving up a vegan feast once a week — for just $35.

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XXXX Presents: Live at the Brewery

Sat, 16 Nov, 2019
XXXX Brewery, Milton

Party inside the home of the Milton Mango with five Aussie acts and lots of brews.

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News
Japan's Weird and Wonderful KitKat Flavours Will Soon Come Wrapped in Origami Paper

It's part of Nestlé's commitment to ensure that 100-percent of its packaging is recyclable or re-usable by 2025.

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The New Trailer for HBO's 'Watchmen' TV Series Serves Up Heroes, Villains and an 'Insidious Conspiracy'

After first being turned into a film a decade ago, the acclaimed series of comics is getting a second adaptation.

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Apple's New TV and Movie Streaming Service Has Launched Down Under

It arrives with a slate of original shows — featuring Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Jason Momoa and more.

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IKEA Is Currently Streaming the 14-Day Ship Journey That Its Products Take to Australia

It's designed to help viewers get to sleep — and you can watch it on the huge furniture retailer's new Slow TV YouTube channel.

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A Second 'Game of Thrones' Prequel Series Is Coming, Focusing On the Targaryens

It'll be based on George RR Martin's book 'Fire & Blood'.

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Event
Messina Gelato Appreciation Classes 2020 — POSTPONED

Sat, 22 Feb and Sat, 23 May 2020
Gelato Messina South Brisbane, Brisbane City

Devour a four-course gelato degustation and discover the secrets behind Messina's sweet treats.

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Brisbane's 'Fire Gardens' Installation Has Been Cancelled

After delaying the event for a week due to the Queensland bushfires, Brisbane Festival has now cancelled the installation completely.

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Event
DC Batman Run Experience

Sat, 21 Sep, 2019
State Law Building, Brisbane City

Celebrate Batman's 80th anniversary by donning a cape and going for a run around Brisbane.

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Fredericks Is West End's New Neon Pop-Up Bar Inspired by Old-School Ice Cream

The eye-catching space is co-designed by the art director of 'Mad Max'.

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Brisbane Thai Festival 2019

Sun, 15 Sep, 2019
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane

Celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of southeast Asia at Brisbane's largest Thai-focused event.

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No Scrubs: 90s and Early 00s Party

Sat, 21 Sep, 2019
The Foundry Brisbane, Fortitude Valley

Jump a couple of decades back in time.

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Downton Abbey

Thu, 12 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct 2019
Various cinemas in Brisbane

The beloved British period drama hits the big screen for a lavish last hurrah.

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Animals

Thu, 12 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct 2019
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Starring Holliday Grainger and Alia Shawkat, this film about a fracturing friendship feels both dynamic and authentic.

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'Love Actually' in Concert

Thu, 12 Dec, 2019
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Revisit the classic Christmas-themed British rom-com with a live score.

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Burleigh Pavilion x The Green Lion: Vegan Shared Feast

Thu, 19 Sep, 2019
Burleigh Pavilion, Burleigh Heads

Sydney's plant-based bistro pub is heading north for one night.

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Dolly Parton's Smash-Hit '9 to 5' Musical Is Coming to Australia

Pour yourself a cup of ambition and buy tickets to this.

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Milton Markets: Spring Seasonal Flavours

Sun, 15 Sep, 2019
Milton Markets, Milton

This weekly westside shopping gathering is throwing a spring shindig.

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Espresso Martini Madness

Sat, 21 Sep, 2019
Dutch Courage Officers' Mess, Fortitude Valley

Learn everything you need to know about this buzz-inducing beverage.

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