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
Jojo Rabbit

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 - Wed, 15 Jan 2020
Various cinemas in Brisbane

Taika Waititi's “anti-hate satire” has laughs, heart and barbs, but it doesn't completely hit all the right notes.

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Bar
Shhh! - CLOSED

0 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley's new gin bar with booths, butlers and bottle service.

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Bar
Ivory Tusk

633 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

A Palm Springs-inspired bar with a garden terrace in Fortitude Valley.

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News
The Mind-Bending Trailer for Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' Is Here with Big 'Inception' Vibes

It stars 'BlacKkKlansman' breakout John David Washington, as well as Robert Pattinson, Michael Caine and Aussie actor Elizabeth Debicki.

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Event
Cats

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 - Wed, 15 Jan 2020
Various cinemas in Brisbane

This nightmarish, nonsensical musical is a catastrophe — even with its all-star cast.

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Event
Robots After All — A Daft Punk Appreciation Night

Fri, 3 Jan, 2020
The Foundry Brisbane, Fortitude Valley

Lose yourself to dance at The Foundry's beat-fuelled party.

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Event
The Boom Boom Room Pop-Up

Fri, 3 Jan, 2020
Blackbird Bar & Grill, Brisbane City

The underground bar is taking the party across the CBD.

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Event
'Totoro' Terrarium Workshop

Fri, 31 Jan, 2020
All The Green Things, West End

Learn how to make a Studio Ghibli-themed, plant-filled addition to your home.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Brisbane Christmas Vegan Markets 2019

Sun, 22 Dec, 2019
Corner Boundary and Russell Streets, West End

Brissie's regular vegan market gets festive.

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Event
Eurovision – Australia Decides 2020

Fri, 7 Feb - Sat, 8 Feb 2020
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach

Help choose who'll represent the country at Eurovision 2020.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Espresso Martini Madness

Sat, 4 Jan, 2020
Dutch Courage Officers' Mess, Fortitude Valley

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

Buy Tickets

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News
TGI Fridays Has Opened Its First Queensland Outpost on the Gold Coast

The American chain is now serving its steaks, ribs, wings, burgers and hefty array of cocktails at Robina Town Centre.

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Guide
Seven Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve If You're Staying in Brisbane This Year

Time to get in the group chat ASAP and start planning how you're going to ring in 2020.

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News
Five Eye-Catching Artworks You Need to See at GOMA's Thought-Provoking 'Water' Exhibition

The Brisbane gallery currently has an indoor stream, water hole and snowman — and, given the current state of the climate, each piece packs quite a contemplative punch.

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Fever-Tree Tonic & Gin Garden

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 - Sat, 29 Feb 2020
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

A bunch of G&T gardens are popping up at pubs and bars around Brisbane this summer.

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Event
The Big Movie Quiz Off: Christmas Edition

Sat, 21 Dec, 2019
Electric Avenue, Woolloongabba

Play along and win prizes, ya filthy animals.

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Xmas Arcade Frenzy

Sat, 21 Dec, 2019
Netherworld, Fortitude Valley

Hit the pinball and arcade machines — and battle for supremacy.

Buy Tickets

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Northey Street City Farm Summer Solstice Night Markets

Fri, 20 Dec, 2019
Northey Street City Farm, Windsor

Celebrate the longest day of the year with live music, dancing, talks and workshops — and an organic street food market.

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News
The Plant People Is the New Brisbane Nursery Delivering Indoor Plants to Your Door

The new outfit takes care of the whole process, including seeding, growing, potting and delivery.

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Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman's Extremely Likeable Competitive Crafting Show Has Hit Australian Screens

'Making It' is like 'Project Runway' — but focusing on DIY craft projects, and hosted by the two 'Parks and Recreation' stars.

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