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
Christmas Cabaret Big Band Dinner and Show 2019

Sat, 14 Dec, 2019
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley

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

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Event
Barks & Brews

Sun, 24 Nov, 2019
The Brightside, Brisbane

Take your dog for a drink at The Brightside.

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News
Yoko Dining Is Howard Smith Wharves' New Waterside Japanese Izakaya and Bar

Serving up tonkatsu, tempura, yuzu slushies and plenty of sake — and river views.

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Guide
Five Eclectic and Eccentric Shows to See at Brisbane Powerhouse's 2019 Wonderland Festival

This year's must-sees include a recreation of 'Die Hard', an angsty cabaret show about being an adult and a birthday party for a half-person half-octopus.

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Event
90s Movie Marathon

Fri, 22 Nov, 2019
Metro Arts, West End

From super-enhanced reptiles to mask-wearing slashers to a twisty crime classic.

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Event
Farming

Thu, 21 Nov - Wed, 11 Dec 2019
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

'Lost' and 'Suicide Squad' actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje turns director to bring his own bleak childhood — including his teenage years in a skinhead gang — to the screen.

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Judy & Punch

Thu, 21 Nov - Wed, 11 Dec 2019
Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

This subversive fairytale turns a problematic puppet show into a feisty delight — complete with fantastic performances by Mia Wasikowska and Damon Herriman.

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Event
Paint Your Pet

Fri, 20 Dec 2019, Fri, 17 Jan 2020 and Sat, 22 Feb 2020
Brush & Barrel, Fortitude Valley

Paint a portrait of your own adorable pet at this BYO boozy art class.

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Stand-Up Paddle Board Yoga

Sun, 1 Dec, 2019
The Westin Brisbane, Brisbane City

Bend and stretch on a paddle board, then sip mimosas.

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Event
A Very Vegan Christmas 2019

Fri, 20 Dec - Sat, 21 Dec 2019
The Green Edge, Windsor

Settle in for a three-course cruelty-free festive feast.

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News
Patricia Piccinini's Otherworldy 'Skywhale' Is Coming Back — with a New Floating Companion

They'll both fly above the National Gallery of Australia in 2020, before touring the country.

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News
Interview: 'Last Christmas' Director Paul Feig Picks His Favourite Festive Flicks

We also chat to the ‘Bridesmaids’ and ‘A Simple Favour’ filmmaker about the elements of a successful Christmas movie.

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News
Scotland's BrewDog Has Opened Its First Australian Brewery and Taproom in Brisbane

You'll find the multimillion-dollar venue, complete with arcade games, brunch fare and a takeaway shop, next to the Brown Snake.

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News
Another Slightly Terrifying (but Highly Entertaining) 'Cats' Trailer Has Just Dropped

Watch Idris Elba, Taylor Swift, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen prance, preen and purr across the screen.

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Event
Tash York: Adulting

Thu, 28 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec 2019
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Channelling all your adult angst into a one-hour cabaret show.

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Event
Slack Mirror — Nice Loud Voices

Thu, 28 Nov - Sun, 1 Dec 2019
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Sketch comedy, dystopian-style.

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Event
Smash Mouth 'All Star' Appreciation Night 2019

Fri, 6 Dec, 2019
The Brightside, Brisbane

Somebody once told The Brightside to play the 1999 track on repeat for an entire evening.

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Event
Devon's Bottomless Brunch

Sat, 23 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2019
Devon Garden City, Upper Mount Gravatt

Pair two hours of mimosas with oysters, prawns and salmon sashimi — or Japanese egg sandwiches and strawberry french toast.

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Event
Giema Contini: Awesome Ocean Party

Thu, 21 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2019
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm

Attend the watery birthday of a woman who thinks she's half octopus.

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Restaurant
Il Gancio - CLOSED

1015 Sandgate Road, Toombul

This Italian spot is serving up cheese wheel pasta and other Italian favourites in Brisbane's north.

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