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
Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival 2019

Sat, 17 Aug - Sun, 25 Aug 2019
Auburn Botanic Gardens, Auburn

These babies only bloom for two weeks of the year — don't miss them.

Buy Tickets

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News
Five Must-See Films at the 2019 Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival

This year, you can see an emotionally charged romantic comedy and an apocalyptic sci-fi thriller — and revisit the original 'Millenium Trilogy' film adaptations.

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News
The Battle-Filled First Trailer for Disney's Live-Action 'Mulan' Is Here

This time, the tale hits the screen without rousing tunes and talking dragons voiced by Eddie Murphy, but with plenty of sword-swinging, arrow-flinging antics.

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News
'SpaceWorld' Is the Bizarre Sci-Fi Animation Sending Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero Into Space

And you can watch the pilot episode now.

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News
This Sprawling Tapestry Recreates the Entirety of 'Games of Thrones' Through Intricate Stitching

You can also explore the massive artwork via an online recreation.

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Event
Australian Geographic Stargazing Night

Thu, 11 Jul, 2019
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

Stare up at the sky, explore space through a telescope and learn about star guides.

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News
Australia's Ancient Indigenous Budj Bim Region Has Been Added to UNESCO's World Heritage List

It's among 21 new places added to the list, all during the World Heritage Committee's 2019 meeting in Azerbaijan.

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South Australia Is Set to Become the First Australian State to Ban Single-Use Plastics

It'll start with phasing out plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers, before moving on to takeaway polystyrene containers and cups.

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Event
The Home Collective Market

Sun, 28 Jul, 2019
The Home Collective, Wavell Heights

A northside market dedicated to homewares and greenery.

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News
Check Out the Scenic Trailer for David Attenborough's New 'Seven Worlds, One Planet' Series

The seven-episode documentary series will explore the wildlife roaming across Earth's seven continents.

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News
Foresters Is Fortitude Valley's Luxe New All-Day Eatery and Bar Behind a 130-Year-Old Facade

It's now serving up smashed avocado on quinoa loaf, chicken parmigiana with prosciutto and smoky negronis.

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News
The Plant Lounge Is Brisbane's New Northside Haven for Indoor Greenery

It's the latest venture from the green thumb behind super-popular subscription plant service Botanic Box.

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Event
80s Retro Apres-Ski Party

Sat, 6 Jul, 2019
Munich Brauhaus Brisbane, South Brisbane

Steins, ski gear and singing 80s tunes.

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Event
Fire & Ice Food Festival

Multiple single dates
Brisbane Markets, Rocklea

Snow, fire, markets, food and more.

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Event
Mystify: Michael Hutchence

Thu, 4 Jul - Wed, 7 Aug 2019
Various cinemas in Brisbane

A tender, thoughtful and electrifying music documentary about the life and legacy of the INXS frontman.

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News
Holey Moley Has Just Added Nine New Holes and Two Karaoke Rooms to Its Fortitude Valley Digs

You can now putt-putt your way around 'E.T.' and 'Stranger Things' holes — or belt out hits from the 60s.

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Play Me, I'm Yours

Fri, 5 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul 2019
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane

The international artwork comes to Brisbane, with 20 brightly painted pianos scattered around town.

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City of Gold — Queensland Theatre and Griffin Theatre Company

Sat, 29 Jun - Sat, 20 Jul 2019
Bille Brown Theatre, South Brisbane

Starring Meyne Wyatt, this timely production tackles race and Australian identity.

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National Mojito Day

Fri, 12 Jul, 2019
Riverland, Brisbane City

Taste your way through 18 different varieties.

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Collab: Ben Williamson x Jake Pregnell

Wed, 24 Jul, 2019
Little Valley, Fortitude Valley

Ben Williamson joins forces with Little Valley for one food-filled night.

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