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
'Parasite' — Black and White Version

Sun, 9 Feb, 2020
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Bong Joon-ho's masterpiece goes monochrome.

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News
Lefty's Music Hall Is Reopening Under New Management Next Month

After closing suddenly late last year, the Caxton Street favourite is making a comeback.

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The First 'Fast and Furious 9' Trailer Dials Up the Franchise's Stunts, Surprises and Love of Family

This time, Vin Diesel and his crew are facing off against John Cena.

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Event
Burrata Night

Tue, 4 Feb, 2020
Salt Meats Cheese Gasworks, Newstead

Tuck into a five-course burrata dinner for $49.

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It's a Dog's Life

Sat, 1 Feb, 2020
Smoked Garage, Fortitude Valley

Take your pupper to a party — with a tapas bar for dogs and a pooch-friendly ball pit.

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Kingdom of Beers

Sat, 7 Mar, 2020
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

Drink your way through the best brews from this year's Royal Queensland Food & Wine Awards.

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A Hidden Life

Thu, 30 Jan - Wed, 19 Feb 2020
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

Terrence Malick's trademark roving, lyrical visuals prove a perfect fit for this true World War II tale about an Austrian farmer-turned-conscientious objector.

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Seberg

Thu, 30 Jan - Wed, 19 Feb 2020
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

This engaging biopic follows American actress Jean Seberg and her run-ins with the FBI, with Kristen Stewart fantastic as the big-screen icon.

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The Grudge

Thu, 30 Jan - Wed, 19 Feb 2020
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Returning two decades after the original Japanese film — and 16 years since the first forgettable American remake — this curse-driven horror franchise doesn't have much life left in it.

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The Peanut Butter Falcon

Thu, 30 Jan - Wed, 19 Feb 2020
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

First-time actor Zack Gottsagen steals the show — and sparks up a warm rapport with Shia LaBeouf — in this kind-hearted road-trip comedy about a wrestling fanatic with Down syndrome.

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Event
Cat Cuddle Cafe Twilight Market — POSTPONED

Tue, 30 Nov, -0001
Cat Cuddle Café, Lutwyche

Speed pat as many cats as you can in 20 minutes, shop for pre-loved treasures and support a good cause.

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Event
Sonic Masala Fest: Bushfires, Rack Off!

Sat, 7 Mar, 2020
Greenslopes Bowls Club, Greenslopes

The annual music festival is putting on a one-off event to raise money for bushfire relief.

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R&B Sundays

Sun, 2 Feb, 2020
Blackbird Bar & Grill, Brisbane City

End the weekend with riverside views and R&B bangers.

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Ginfused Festival 2020

Sat, 29 Feb, 2020
Pig 'N' Whistle Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

Spend a day knocking back juniper spirits.

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News
Cenote Casa Bathhouse Is Brisbane's New Inner-City Spa Inspired by Balinese Resorts

Tucked behind Stanley Street in Woolloongabba, it has a spa, sauna, plunge pool, steam room and outdoor lounge area.

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The Offspring and Sum 41 Are Heading Down Under for a Huge Punk-Fuelled Tour

Grab your retro sneakers and get ready to dance to the winner of Triple J's Hottest 100 — from 1998.

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Brisbane Garden and Plant Expo Autumn 2020

Fri, 13 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar 2020
Rocklea Showground, Brisbane

More than 100 stalls will be selling plants and garden-related products.

Buy Tickets

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National Margarita Day 2020

Sat, 22 Feb, 2020
Osbourne Hotel, Fortitude Valley

Margaritas, tacos, nachos and one fiesta of a Saturday.

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Gasworks Valentine's Day Market

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020
Gasworks Precinct, Newstead

Find your special someone a gift — or take them shopping for fashion, art, homewares, plants and ceramics.

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City Winery Cellar Door Takeover

Wed, 29 Jan, 2020
City Winery Brisbane, Fortitude Valley

Sip tipples from Adelaide Hills' Tomich Wines, which was recently affected by this summer's bushfires.

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