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
Brisbane Festival 2019

Fri, 6 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep 2019
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

This year's festival sees the Botanic Gardens set ablaze for a series of fire shows, a mind-bending maze of 1000 doors and 90s-themed opening party.

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News
Netflix's Movie-Length 'Breaking Bad' Sequel Now Has a Teaser and a Release Date

Jesse Pinkman is back in this follow-up to the acclaimed series, which'll drop on Netflix in October.

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The Thrilling First Trailer for 'Star Wars' Series 'The Mandalorian' Is Here

The series — which is set after the fall of the Empire — will be available on DIsney+ when it launches in November.

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Mamma Mia — Let Me Go: Freddie's Birthday Bash

Fri, 6 Sep, 2019
The Brightside, Brisbane

This dedicated ABBA vs Queen night will rock your inner dancing queen.

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Cat Cuddle Cafe Twilight Market

Fri, 30 Aug, 2019
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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Marvel Is Bringing Its Live Arena Shows to Australia for the First Time

Watch your favourite spandex-clad superheroes try to save the world — on stage instead of in a cinema.

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Monthly Mindfulness Yoga

Multiple single dates
GOMA, South Brisbane

Bend and stretch your way through Brisbane's major art galleries.

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Big Band Cabaret Dinner and Show

Fri, 27 Sep, 2019
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley

Dinner, drinks and an evening of speakeasy-style entertainment.

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Netherworld Artist Markets

Sun, 25 Aug, 2019
Netherworld, Fortitude Valley

Shop, sip beer and play pinball.

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Bottomless Dumpling Wednesdays

Wed, 28 Aug, 2019
Darling & Co, Paddington

Eat all the dumplings you can manage while surrounded by cherry blossoms.

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Event
Weathering with You

Thu, 22 Aug - Wed, 18 Sep 2019
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

This director of huge Japanese hit 'Your Name' returns with another delightful and gorgeous animated fantasy.

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The Australian Dream

Thu, 22 Aug - Wed, 18 Sep 2019
Various cinemas in Brisbane

2019's second documentary about champion AFL player Adam Goodes proves powerful and essential viewing.

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Neuron Mobility's Orange-Hued Electric Scooters Have Hit Brisbane's Streets

The Singapore-based company has joined Lime, sending out 200 two-wheeled vehicles into the CBD, New Farm and South Brisbane.

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Korean Film Festival in Australia 2019

Thu, 5 Sep - Sun, 8 Sep 2019
The Elizabeth Picture Theatre, Brisbane City

Australia's annual showcase of Korean cinema celebrates its huge tenth year.

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Brisbane Good Food and Wine Show 2019

Fri, 25 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct 2019
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

Prepare to sample all the goods at this weekend of food stalls, masterclasses and wine stations.

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PUFFS or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at Certain School of Magic & Magic — Tilted Windmills

Fri, 23 Aug - Sun, 29 Sep 2019
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

The off-Broadway 'Harry Potter' parody comes to Brisbane.

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Brisbane International Film Festival Has Just Revealed Its Full 2019 Lineup

With more than 110 films over 11 days, including a Japanese gangster flick, the Queer Palme winner and an eye-opening doco about Scientology.

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'The Farewell' BYO Grandma Screening

Sun, 25 Aug, 2019
New Farm Cinemas, New Farm

Catch Awkwafina's latest — and take your nanna along for free.

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Scandinavian Festival Brisbane 2019

Sun, 8 Sep, 2019
Perry Park, Bowen Hills

Revel in everything that makes Scandinavia great — from Norwegian waffles, to Finnish beer, to Swedish meatballs.

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Arcadium Adventures Is Spring Hill's Soon-to-Open Escape Room and Underground Bar

It's opening inside a heritage-listed building this spring.

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